Why go
Boston City Hall Plaza makes its case through the clock faces and distinctive pyramidal roof on the skyline. Notice that detail first at Boston City Hall Plaza. Afterward, compare it with the way the tower rises from the much older granite base near the waterfront. The pairing at Boston City Hall Plaza explains the landmark tower added above Boston's former Custom House in the early twentieth century. Choose Boston City Hall Plaza when those features fit.
What to look for
- The clock faces and distinctive pyramidal roof on the skyline.
- The way the tower rises from the much older granite base near the waterfront.
Useful to know
- Visit in daylight for the clearest reading of the architecture, landscape, and surrounding streets.
- Pair this stop with nearby sights instead of crossing the city for it alone.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 45–75 min
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