Station guide · BON

Boston North Station by train

A market lunch and Revolutionary Boston

The Downeaster uses North Station beneath TD Garden. The market, Greenway and Old State House are walkable from here. South Station and Back Bay are different stations and require a separate transfer.

Times to reach each place are planning allowances from the station, not measured routes. Check directions, opening hours and accessibility before you go.

Places near Boston North Station

food

Boston Public Market

Browse New England food producers and choose a meal or snack at the indoor market near Haymarket.

15 min walking allowance each way1h 15m suggested visit

Sunday–Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM; Wednesday–Saturday 8 AM–8 PM. Individual vendor hours differ. Check holiday changes before travel.

The market documents a walk of under ten minutes from North Station; this allowance adds time for station access and crossings. Vendor availability and seating are separate.

Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.
outdoors · culture

Rose Kennedy Greenway at the North End

Walk the northern section of the Greenway for gardens, public art and a pause between the North End and downtown.

15 min walking allowance each way1h suggested visit

Park open daily 7 AM–11 PM. Food trucks, fountains, markets and scheduled activities have separate seasonal hours.

This is a short park walk, not the full 1.5-mile Greenway. Use street crossings between park sections.

Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.
culture

Old State House

Explore the historic building and exhibits about government, protest and Boston's Revolutionary era.

20 min walking allowance each way1h 30m suggested visit

November–December 2026: daily 10 AM–5 PM. Closed November 26 and December 24–25. January hours require a fresh check.

Paid admission. This time allowance is for Old State House only, not both Revolutionary Spaces museums or a scheduled show.

Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.

More stops in Boston → Brunswick