Commonwealth Avenue Mall

Commonwealth Avenue Mall

Commonwealth Avenue Mall
4.5
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The area

Address
Neighborhood: Fenway / Kenmore
The Curse of the Bambino may have ended years ago, but loyal Red Sox fans will continue to infiltrate this home to historic Fenway Park, where you can find victory banners, people yelling in stereotypical Boston accents, and lots of sports bars. Located within Kenmore Square, the old gas station Citgo sign is another Boston skyline classic seen throughout the city. In addition to a hectic and diehard sports mentality, this neighborhood is also home to some of Boston’s many universities. Move from Boston University territory to that of Northeastern, and spend time at the famous Museum of Fine Arts. For more culture, check out the smaller but equally beautiful Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Continue off the beaten path and check out the green space in the Back Bay Fens, a pretty community garden. This diverse neighborhood has a mix of universities, sports, culture, and more residential green space.
How to get there
  • Kenmore • 2 min walk
  • Blandford St • 7 min walk
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,097 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
Comm. Ave. is a very long street that runs through many neighborhoods. We concentrated on the stretch in Back Bay where there is a lovely tree-shaded mall down the middle of the Avenue. On a sunny fall day, it was superb and a great place for a stroll. Noble buildings on either side.
Written October 17, 2024
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,323 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
I walked along Commonwealth Avenue Mall in November 2021. In Back Bay, there are three parallel avenues - Boylston Street, Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Each of them is worth walking on if you are staying in Back Bay. The beginning of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall is located across from Boston Public Gardens. It is full of trees, benches and some statues.
Written December 6, 2021
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tinaNtravel
San Jose, CA2,150 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
This is a wide walkway in the median between the two sections of the road. There are statues along the way and overall, it is a nice location to walk. I don’t think it is worth a separate trip but certainly worth walking down, if you are in the area.
Written May 15, 2022
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cristoph2010
Toronto1,343 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
Commonwealth Avenue Mall is a stretch of greenery with several memorials along the way. If you're heading to the public garden, you might as well take a stroll here as well.
Written August 8, 2023
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IPI6869
Clonmel, Ireland72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Business
This avenue took me from my hotel to a turn off for Harvard University. It was a surprise, a joy and a pleasure. If this avenue represents who the Bostonians are, then they are a wonderful people. Each statue on the walk was beautifully presented with quotes and lives well lived, commemorated. It was a really lovely walk. I fell in love with Boston on that one walk.
Written March 11, 2018
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Mark T
Orlando, FL449 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
My girls found this strip of gardens amazing to run, cartwheel and explore. A great outdoor haven in a big city.
Written August 15, 2021
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Elaine M
Portland, OR49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Beautiful avenue with gorgeous mansions & brownstones -- it was modeled on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Beautiful statues including a memorial to the firefighters who died in the Vendome fire, and memorials to important figures in history. Romantic and inspiring to walk along
Written December 9, 2019
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Maybeinerror
Charlotte, NC160 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Solo
This is a nice break from Copley and the sightseeing. A long green space with beautiful brownstones on the side and some fine statues, including the Boston Women’s Memorial.
Written September 2, 2019
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FQTVLR
Boston, MA291 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
This is a beautiful place to walk in Back Bay, regardless of the season. During the holidays, the trees in the mall are lit with white lights, and the beautiful brownstones on either side are traditionally decorated. Visiting Boston, this is a good connector from Newbury Street, through the Public Gardens on the way to Beacon Hill.
Written December 9, 2024
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Michael K
San Jose, CA1,139 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
This is a very long tree lined street for pedestrians only. The walkway is punctuated every now and then with statues of famous people. It is great for taking long walks.
Written October 19, 2021
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