Boston African American National Historic Site - Plan Your Visit

Local Partners & Information Resources

Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

MBTA (Subway, Bus, Commuter Rail, Boat)

Getting There

Plane
Many Commercial Airlines serve the Boston area. From the airport, the park can be reached by taxi, rental or private vehicle.

Car
From the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90), take the Copley Square exit to Stuart Street, then turn left on Route 28 (Charles Street) to Boston Common. From Route 93, take Storrow Drive to the Copley Square exit, turn left on Beacon Street, right on Arlington Street, left on Boylston Street and left on Charles Street (Route 28). Driving and parking are difficult on Beacon Hill. There are several parking garages in the vicinity within walking distance to the site.

Public Transportation
Park and ride facilities at MBTA subway (T) stations is an option to driving into the downtown area. MBTA subway stops closest to the site are the Park Street stop of the red and green subway lines, or the Bowdoin Square stop of the blue subway line.