Neighborhood walk · Allston
From Packard's Corner to Union Square
A look at Allston's busy avenues, small shops, and the meeting point of its main streets.
By Fun Boston · Published
- ZIP areas
- 02134
- Time
- 35–50 minutes with stops (estimate)
- Start
- Packard's Corner
- Finish
- Union Square
- Cost
- Free outdoors; optional indoor visits may cost extra.
- 01
Packard's Corner
Start where Commonwealth and Brighton avenues meet. Notice how the broad transit corridor gives way to a smaller shopping district.
- 02
Harvard Avenue
Follow Brighton Avenue to Harvard Avenue, then take a slow look at the storefronts and side streets.
- 03
Union Square
Finish where Cambridge Street, Brighton Avenue and nearby streets converge. It is a good place to see how Allston's different routes meet.
Before you go
The crossings around Union Square are busy. Use the signals and leave time to explore the side streets.
These are desk-researched route ideas, not field-tested turn-by-turn or accessibility guides. Use the walking map, follow signs and crossings, and check current conditions and opening hours.