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Boston's South End is conveniently located in the heart of the city. We are only a 5-10 minute walk to Copley Place, the Hynes Convention Center, Symphony Hall, Newbury Street - Boston's premier shopping district, and public transportation, including Back Bay/South End Station. We are also close to many other attractions, including The Freedom Trail, The Public Garden with its Swan Boats, and Boston Common. The South End is loaded with many restaurants and shops; we'll be happy to give you the low-down on where to go!

From The West:

Mass Pike East to exit 22, Copley Square/Prudential. Bear left in exit tunnel, following “Prudential”. Exit the tunnel and take a left at the lights. This is West Newton St. Continue and take a right at the next set of lights, then the first left onto Rutland Square. Take first left down alley and pull into parking space on the left. You are now behind 170 West Newton St. Enter in the front.

Route 2 East to Storrow Drive east; take Copley Square exit. Continue down Clarendon St. At the 9th light, go right onto Columbus Avenue. *After third set of lights, go left onto Rutland Square. Take first left down alley and pull into parking space on the left. You are now behind 170 West Newton St. Enter in the front.

From The South:

93 north to Massachusetts Avenue/Roxbury exit. Continue north on Massachusetts Avenue, take a right onto Tremont Street. At the second set of lights, go left onto West Newton St. Go almost to the end of the block and look for #170 on the left; park directly behind house (enter in the front).

From The North:

93 south to Storrow Drive exit. Go west on Storrow Drive and take the Back Bay/Copley Square exit. Go right at lights onto Beacon St. Take second left onto Clarendon St. At the 8th light go right on Columbus Avenue *then follow directions at asterisk above in “route 2 section”.

From Logan Airport:

Follow signs for the Sumner Tunnel (there’s a toll). At end of tunnel take 93 north to Back Bay/points west exit. Get on to Storrow Drive and refer to “from the north” directions.

By Taxi:

Tell the taxi driver 170 West Newton Street in the South End between Tremont Street & Columbus Avenue.