Rowes Wharf
The current incarnation of Rowes Wharf is a modern development in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is best known for the Boston Harbor Hotel's multi-story arch over the wide public plaza between Atlantic Avenue and the Boston Harbor waterfront.- Type: Wharf
- Description: Building in Massachusetts, United States
- Also known as: “Rowe’s Wharf”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include New England Aquarium and Simons IMAX Theatre at the New England Aquarium.
New England Aquarium
Public aquarium
Photo: Robert Stern, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The New England Aquarium is a nonprofit organization and public aquarium located in Boston, Massachusetts. The species exhibited include harbor and northern fur seals, California sea lions, African and southern rockhopper penguins, giant Pacific octopuses, loggerhead and green sea turtles, and thousands of saltwater and freshwater fishes. New England Aquarium is situated 730 feet north of Rowes Wharf.
Simons IMAX Theatre at the New England Aquarium
Movie theater
Photo: Robert Stern, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Simons IMAX Theatre at the New England Aquarium is a movie theater, which is situated 640 feet northwest of Rowes Wharf.
Boston Harbor Hotel
Hotel
Photo: Daderot, Public domain.
The Boston Harbor Hotel is a luxury hotel overlooking Boston Harbor and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. It is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Boston Harbor Hotel is situated 350 feet southwest of Rowes Wharf.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Downtown Boston and Dock Square.
Downtown Boston
Photo: Godsendlemiwinks, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Downtown Boston is really the heart of the city. Boston City Hall is here, and many powerful companies and agencies are headquartered in the area. Since urban planning was done here before the advent of the automobile, this area of town has secured a decidedly European flavor.
Dock Square
Neighborhood
Photo: M2545, Public domain.
Dock Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, is a public square adjacent to Faneuil Hall, bounded by Congress Street, North Street, and the steps of the 60 State Street office tower.
Boston
A city of history and tradition, Boston offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest.
Rowes Wharf
- Categories: fixed construction and transportation
- Location: City of Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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