Western Way

Western Way is an inlet in , . Western Way is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Spectacle Island and John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

Island
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is a 114-acre in , 4 miles offshore of downtown , Massachusetts. It is part of the city of Boston. The island has a varied history, and today is a public park with a marina, visitor center, lifeguarded swimming beach, and five miles of walking trails, forming part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.

Museum
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The is the presidential library and of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States from 1961 to 1963. is situated 2 miles west of Western Way.

Park
is an island in , in the middle of Boston Harbor, , United States. It is the location of the Boston Fire Department Training Academy, and Boston Police Department shooting range.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gallops Island and Dorchester Heights.

Suburb
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, also known as Gallups Island, is an in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. It is situated between and , and is just over 6 miles from downtown Boston. is situated 3 miles east of Western Way.

Neighborhood
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is the central area of . It is the highest area in the neighborhood and commands a view of both Boston Harbor and downtown. is situated 3 miles west of Western Way.

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Honor. Tradition. Loyalty. If you're familiar with as presented on the silver screen, these values might spring foremost to your mind. You wouldn't be wrong, but a lot has changed since mob boss Whitey Bulger controlled his criminal underworld from here during the 1970s.

Western Way

Latitude
42.31954° or 42° 19′ 10″ north
Longitude
-70.99116° or 70° 59′ 28″ west
Open location code
87JF8295+RG
Geo­Names ID
4955189
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