Visiting Boston and the UUA

Directions to the UUA in Boston

The UUA Headquarters are at 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA; the building is near the corner of Beacon St. and Joy St. on the edge of the Boston Common, directly to the West of the State House, near the Park Street "T" stop (on the Red and Green Lines). (Directions to the Eliot & Pickett Houses.)

Driving Directions:

Driving directions in Boston are constantly being made obsolete by the Big Dig and other construction. For the most current information, please see:

• MapQuest  or
• Google 

Parking:

• The Boston Common Garage (off Charles St., underneath the park)
  Phone: (617) 954-2096
  Evening Special: Enter after 4pm, exit before 10am: Pay $8
  Otherwise, pay $21 per 24 hours weekdays or $9 per day for Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
• Standard Parking (on Cambridge St. underneath the HOLIDAY INN)
  Phone: (617) 742-8025
  $28 Per 24 hours (no free re-entry)

Give yourself lots of time to park and get around city traffic. Please note: the prices listed above may not be current. Check with the garage(s) for the most recent information.

By Subway (a.k.a. the "T"):

• The closest Train stop to the UUA is Park Street on the Green Line and the Red Line. Walk across the common (uphill) towards the State House (large gold dome). If you are facing the State House we are the first brick building to the left.

From Logan Airport:

• Getting to and from Logan Airport 
  
• Taxicabs
  • Depending on traffic, taxicabs will run between $12 and $20. There is an extra $2 airport charge for tolls.
  • 25 Beacon St., is at the corner of Joy St. and Beacon St., off of the Boston Common.
    
• Subway (a.k.a. the "T")
  • The subway costs $1.00 per token.
  • Take #22 or the #33 bus from your terminal to the Blue Airport "T" station. These free Massport shuttle buses operate from all terminals in 12 minutes or less and terminal platforms are clearly marked.
  • Take the Blue Line Inbound to the Government Center Stop.
  • Transfer (no charge) to the Green Line at Government Center. (upstairs, follow the signs)
  • Board an Inbound train and go one stop to Park Street Station.
  • Take the stairs up to the ground level and exit the station.
  • You will emerge on the Boston Common. You can see the gold dome of the State House on the top of the hill.
  • Walk up Park Street towards the State House to Beacon Street.

AmTrak, Communter Rail, or Buses Arriving at South Station

• At South Station, board the Red Line "T" train heading toward Alewife.
• Go two stops to Park Street Station.
• Take the stairs up to ground level to exit the station.
• Read the section in "Subway Directions From Logan Airport" to continue to UUA.

UU History in Boston

Boston has a proud history, and Unitarian Universalists have always contributed to its great heritage. Many famous UUs lived and worked here, beautiful UU buildings were constructed here, important UU events occurred here, and the legacy continues today. These maps will help you capture that heritage.

• Map of Beacon Hill, Boston Common, including UUA headquarters
• Map of Back Bay, including Arlington Street Church
• Map of North End, Financial District, including Paul Revere's House

These maps are also available in hard copy from the UUA Office of Information .

Boston African American History

While you are here, be sure to visit the Museum of Afro American History, and The Black Heritage Trail, a walking tour that explores the history of Boston's 19th century African American community on Beacon Hill.

Boston Travel Guide

For complete information on travelling to Boston, see the Yahoo Guide.

Unitarian Universalist Association
25 Beacon St. | Boston, MA 02108 | 617-742-2100