What's Back Bay Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Back Bay, especially its shops and churches. Make sure to enjoy the neighborhood's great restaurants. Nature lovers can explore top areas like Copley Square. There's plenty more to see, including Newbury Street and Boston Marathon Finish Line.
How to Get to Back Bay
Flying to:
- Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Back Bay
- Logan International Airport (BOS), 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Back Bay
- Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial), 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Back Bay
Getting to Back Bay on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Copley Station
- Prudential Station
- Arlington Station
Things to See and Do in and around Back Bay
What to See in Back Bay
- Copley Square
- Boston Public Library
- Trinity Church Boston
- John Hancock Tower
- Prudential Tower
Things to Do in Back Bay
- Newbury Street
- Boston Marathon Finish Line
- Boylston Street
- The Shops at Prudential Center
- Copley Place
Other Popular Back Bay Attractions
- Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Charles River Esplanade
- Old South Church
- Lyric Stage Company of Boston
- Gibson House Museum