Rowes Wharf

The current incarnation of Rowes Wharf is a modern development in downtown , Massachusetts. It is best known for the 's multi-story arch over the wide public plaza between Atlantic Avenue and the Boston Harbor waterfront.
Wikipedia
  • 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.

Public aquarium
Photo: Robert Stern, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The 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. is situated 730 feet north of Rowes Wharf.

Movie theater
Photo: Robert Stern, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a movie theater, which is situated 640 feet northwest of Rowes Wharf.

Hotel
Photo: Daderot, Public domain.
The is a luxury hotel overlooking and the Rose Kennedy Greenway. It is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. is situated 350 feet southwest of Rowes Wharf.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Downtown Boston and Dock Square.

Photo: Godsendlemiwinks, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Downtown 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.

Neighborhood
Photo: M2545, Public domain.
in , , is a public square adjacent to , bounded by Congress Street, North Street, and the steps of the 60 State Street office tower.

Photo: soelin, CC BY 2.0.
A city of history and tradition, 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

Latitude
42.35719° or 42° 21′ 26″ north
Longitude
-71.04922° or 71° 2′ 57″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
87JC9X42+V8
Geo­Names ID
4949142
Wiki­data ID
Q12067645
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