Neighborhood walk · Seaport / South Boston Waterfront
Fan Pier to the ICA
An easy waterfront line where the view changes with every pier and building edge.
By Fun Boston · Published
- ZIP areas
- 02210
- Time
- 25–40 minutes with stops (estimate)
- Start
- Fan Pier Park
- Finish
- Institute of Contemporary Art exterior
- Cost
- Free outdoors; optional indoor visits may cost extra.
- 01
Fan Pier Park
Start on the public waterfront with a view back across the harbor.
- 02
Harborwalk
Follow the public path along the water; look for the next signed connection when buildings interrupt the edge.
- 03
Institute of Contemporary Art exterior
Finish outside the museum by the water. An exhibition visit is optional and has separate admission.
Before you go
Follow signed public Harborwalk sections. Wind and construction can affect the route, so check the path on the day.
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.