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Getting Here

The Fort Point Channel stands center stage, linking the waterfronts of downtown and South Boston. Easily accessible from South Station and major highways, the Channel is also within walking distance of major Boston attractions including Faneuil Hall, the Seaport District, Chinatown and more.

The Channel can be reached by Public Transit, Boat, and Car. Parking in Fort Point

By Pubic Transit
The Channel is easily accessible through South Station via the Red Line, Amtrak, Commuter Line, or Bus. Upon exiting South Station walk east one block to reach the Channel. The Number 7 bus also stops in the Fort Point Channel area.

For more information about public transit options please visit the MBTA website at www.mbta.com

By Water
The MBTA has created a website covering their water transportation routes in eastern Massachusetts: http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/boats These services are generally inexpensive, a fun adventure for kids, and bring you to piers just a short walk from the Channel. You can park closer to home and not have to worry about driving or parking in the city, too!

By Car
From the North
Take I-93 South to exit 23 "Purchase Street" and turn left onto Seaport Blvd; Or Take exit 20A "South Station" and turn left onto Summer Street.

From the South
From I-93 North, take the South Station/ I-90 exit, exit 20. Follow signs to I-90E, once in the tunnel take exit 25 follow the signs to "S. Boston". Take left onto Congress

From the East
Take I-90 West to the S. Boston Exit, exit 25.

From the West
Take I-90 East to the South Boston/Logan Airport Exit and take exit 25 South Boston. Keep right towards West Service Road. Take the first right onto East Service Road. At the intersection of West Service Road/Congress Street, turn left.

Parking in Fort Point

Seaport Garage
One Seaport Lane
Hours:7 days/week 24 hours
Rates:0-1 hrs: $8.00
1-3 hrs: $14.00
3-12 hrs: $18.00
12-24 hrs: $24.00

Boston Marine Industrial Park
10 Dry Dock Avenue
Hours:7 days a week, 24 Hours
Rates: 0-1 hrs: $3.00
1-3 hrs: $6.00
3-6 hrs: $9.00
6-8 hrs: $12.00
8-12 hrs: $15.00
12-16 hrs:$20.00
16-24 hrs: $27.00

Pier 4/Bullard
120 Northern Avenue
Contact -Wig Zamore
617-625-5630
Rates: $11.00 daily
Hours:7 days/week: 6am-12pm

Old Northern Avenue/
25 Northern Avenue

Rates:
11.00 daily
Hours: 6am-10pm

Institute of Contemporary Art
100 Northern Avenue
617-478-3100

VPNE Farnsworth St. Garage
17 Farnsworth Street
(Between Congress Street – Seaport Boulevard)
Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am- 6pm
617-737-8161

Central Channelside Parking
6 Necco Street
(Between Wormwood and Summer Street)
Hours:Mon-Fri 530am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-6pm
617-620-2846

LAZ 390 Congress Street
390 Congress Street
(Between Boston Wharf Road and E Service Road)
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 Hours
Rates:
up until midnight $11, for 24 hours $22

LAZ Necco St. Garage
10 Necco Street
(Between Wormwood and Melcher Street)
Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-10pm, Sat and Sun Closed
Rates:
0-1/2 hour $4
½-1 hour $11,
10.00
11/2 – Max $1600
617-426-1556

LAZ Parking
321 Congress Street
(Between Farnsworth and Sleeper Street)
Hours: Mon- Wed 7am -9pm
Thurs-Sat 7am - 2pm
Sun 9am-6pm
617-426-0604

VPNE Stilling St. Garage
55 Stillings Street  (at Congress Street)
Hours: Mon-Fri 6am to 10pm,  Sat-Sun closed
Rates:
0.5 hour - $4
1 hour - $8
1.5 hour+ - $14
If arrive after 9am and leave by
6pm, rate - $11
617-451-0929

 


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