Fort Point
The western part of the waterfront planning area, alongside Fort Point Channel.
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Neighborhood Guide
Art, open water, and the city skyline.
Boston's Seaport District sits on the South Boston waterfront. Contemporary art at the ICA and the Harborwalk around Fan Pier make the water a central part of exploring this area, alongside its mix of buildings, restaurants, and public spaces.
Overview
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Boston's Seaport is part of the South Boston Waterfront. City planning connects this waterfront setting with Fan Pier and nearby Fort Point, while museums, harbor-side spaces and transit stops offer several different...
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Boston's Seaport is part of the South Boston Waterfront. City planning connects this waterfront setting with Fan Pier and nearby Fort Point, while museums, harbor-side spaces and transit stops offer several different ways to explore the area.
- Visit the ICA for contemporary art and waterfront cultural programming.
- Explore Fan Pier and nearby Fort Point as distinct parts of the waterfront.
- Check museum schedules and park access before planning a combined outing.
Housing context
Real estate in Seaport
Housing is part of the waterfront redevelopment described by Boston planning officials. Compare the actual building, unit layout and ownership or...
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Housing is part of the waterfront redevelopment described by Boston planning officials. Compare the actual building, unit layout and ownership or lease rules rather than assuming all waterfront homes are alike. A neighborhood plan is context, not evidence that a particular project or amenity is complete.
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Fan Pier
A named waterfront area within the City planning overview.
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The broader official planning geography used to describe Seaport and neighboring waterfront areas.
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Pair a museum visit with time beside the harbor. The ICA and Fan Pier offer two different perspectives on the waterfront: one through...
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Pair a museum visit with time beside the harbor. The ICA and Fan Pier offer two different perspectives on the waterfront: one through contemporary art, the other through the open space along the Harborwalk. Explore inland streets as well when considering a home.
Lifestyle highlights
- Visit the ICA for contemporary art and waterfront cultural programming.
- Explore Fan Pier and nearby Fort Point as distinct parts of the waterfront.
- Check museum schedules and park access before planning a combined outing.
Dining & coffee
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This area is served by Boston Public Schools. Home-based school options are not a guarantee of assignment to the nearest...
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This area is served by Boston Public Schools. Home-based school options are not a guarantee of assignment to the nearest school. Confirm the exact address, grade, program and current registration requirements with BPS before relying on a school listing.
Courthouse station has MBTA bus connections toward South Station, with airport, Design Center and Chelsea routes in official...
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Courthouse station has MBTA bus connections toward South Station, with airport, Design Center and Chelsea routes in official records. South Station is nearby across Fort Point Channel. Check the specific route and current service notices rather than assuming a direct trip from every waterfront address.
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Local sources & visitor information
- South Boston Waterfront (opens in a new tab)
- Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston (opens in a new tab)
- Boston Children's Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Courthouse station (opens in a new tab)
- Fan Pier Park (opens in a new tab)
- Martin's Park (opens in a new tab)
- South Station (opens in a new tab)
- Boston Public Schools registration (opens in a new tab)
- Boston student assignment policy (opens in a new tab)
- Courthouse station: official MBTA coordinate record (opens in a new tab)
- South Station: official MBTA coordinate record (opens in a new tab)
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