What's Charlestown Like?
In Charlestown, you may want to appreciate the historical sites and waterfront. Enjoy fun activities in the neighborhood like boating. Nature lovers can visit Boston National Historical Park and Winthrop Park. There's plenty more to see, including Bunker Hill Monument and USS Constitution Museum.
How to Get to Charlestown
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 2 mi (3.2 km) from Charlestown
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Charlestown
- Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field), 13 mi (20.9 km) from Charlestown
Getting to Charlestown on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Community College Station
- Sullivan Station
Things to See and Do in and around Charlestown
What to See in Charlestown
- Bunker Hill Monument
- Charlestown Navy Yard
- Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge
- The Freedom Trail
- Engine Company 50
Things to Do near Charlestown:
- USS Constitution Museum (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- New England Aquarium (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- Harvard Square (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Museum of Science (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
- Cambridgeside Galleria (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
Other Popular Charlestown Attractions
- Boston National Historical Park
- Great House Site
- Winthrop Park
- Breed's Hill
- Statue of General Warren




















































































