Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
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Neighbourhood: Fenway / Kenmore
The Curse of the Bambino may have ended years ago, but loyal Red Sox fans will continue to infiltrate this home to historic Fenway Park, where you can find victory banners, people yelling in stereotypical Boston accents, and lots of sports bars. Located within Kenmore Square, the old gas station Citgo sign is another Boston skyline classic seen throughout the city. In addition to a hectic and diehard sports mentality, this neighborhood is also home to some of Boston’s many universities. Move from Boston University territory to that of Northeastern, and spend time at the famous Museum of Fine Arts. For more culture, check out the smaller but equally beautiful Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Continue off the beaten path and check out the green space in the Back Bay Fens, a pretty community garden. This diverse neighborhood has a mix of universities, sports, culture, and more residential green space.
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- Kenmore • 2 min walk
- Blandford St • 7 min walk
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cristoph2010
Toronto1,109 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Commonwealth Avenue Mall is a stretch of greenery with several memorials along the way. If you're heading to the public garden, you might as well take a stroll here as well.
Written 8 August 2023
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tinaNtravel
San Jose, CA1,883 contributions
May 2022
This is a wide walkway in the median between the two sections of the road. There are statues along the way and overall, it is a nice location to walk. I don’t think it is worth a separate trip but certainly worth walking down, if you are in the area.
Written 15 May 2022
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TanyaOkemos
Brookfield, WI19 contributions
Apr 2022
We walked the entire length of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall from Boston Park to near Fenway. Statues and buildings along the way were interesting to see.
Written 17 April 2022
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,190 contributions
Nov 2021
I walked along Commonwealth Avenue Mall in November 2021. In Back Bay, there are three parallel avenues - Boylston Street, Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Each of them is worth walking on if you are staying in Back Bay. The beginning of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall is located across from Boston Public Gardens. It is full of trees, benches and some statues.
Written 6 December 2021
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Michael K
991 contributions
Oct 2021
This is a very long tree lined street for pedestrians only. The walkway is punctuated every now and then with statues of famous people. It is great for taking long walks.
Written 19 October 2021
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Mark T
Orlando, FL456 contributions
Jul 2021
My girls found this strip of gardens amazing to run, cartwheel and explore. A great outdoor haven in a big city.
Written 15 August 2021
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Northern_Traveler00
California72,678 contributions
Jan 2021
Paths are well maintained and full of people and kids and dogs on a beautiful day in winter. Highly recommended instead of taking the city streets.
Written 2 January 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,375 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a very pretty part of town near Boston University and a great place to stroll or maybe to linger. It's very central to the city.
Written 26 June 2020
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Elaine M
Portland, OR53 contributions
Oct 2019
Beautiful avenue with gorgeous mansions & brownstones -- it was modeled on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Beautiful statues including a memorial to the firefighters who died in the Vendome fire, and memorials to important figures in history. Romantic and inspiring to walk along
Written 9 December 2019
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Maybeinerror
Houston, TX155 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
This is a nice break from Copley and the sightseeing. A long green space with beautiful brownstones on the side and some fine statues, including the Boston Women’s Memorial.
Written 2 September 2019
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rowie b
Granada, Spain20 contributions
I shall be in Boston for one day at the beginning of October and intend to walk the length of Newbury st from the public garden end (stopping at The Thinking Cup for breakfast on route).
Is it nicer to walk back along Beacon st or Commonwealth ave mall?
Nikos T
Orlando, FL562 contributions
I would do Commonwealth back but then passed the public garden I would also walk in Beacon Hill and loop around on Beacon Street. That way you see everything.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Commonwealth Avenue Mall
- Hotels near Commonwealth Avenue Mall:
- (0.09 km) Hotel Commonwealth
- (0.44 km) The Verb Hotel
- (0.45 km) The Eliot Hotel
- (0.59 km) Oasis Guest House
- (0.60 km) Residence Inn Boston Back Bay/Fenway
- Restaurants near Commonwealth Avenue Mall:
- (0.00 km) India Quality Restaurant
- (0.04 km) Cafe 472
- (0.06 km) Bab Al-Yemen
- (0.16 km) Loretta's Last Call
- (0.15 km) Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co
- Attractions near Commonwealth Avenue Mall:
- (0.00 km) Samuel Eliot Morison Statue
- (0.03 km) Lower Depths
- (0.05 km) SupahFans Streetwear
- (0.16 km) Key To Amaze
- (0.13 km) Lucky Strike Fenway