Neighborhood walk · South Boston
Broadway to Dorchester Heights
Move from a lively main street to the hill that looks back toward downtown.
By Fun Boston · Published
- ZIP areas
- 02127
- Time
- 35–50 minutes with stops (estimate)
- Start
- Broadway station
- Finish
- Dorchester Heights / Thomas Park
- Cost
- Free outdoors; optional indoor visits may cost extra.
- 01
Broadway station
Start by transit and follow West Broadway into the neighborhood.
- 02
West Broadway
Pause along the shops and look uphill toward the residential streets.
- 03
Dorchester Heights / Thomas Park
Finish around the hilltop site associated with the 1776 end of the siege of Boston.
Before you go
There is a noticeable climb. The monument grounds can have changing access; the surrounding public streets still make a worthwhile walk.
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.