Welcome to the Waterfront & Seaport District
The Boston Waterfront and the newly developed Seaport District offer distinct living experiences that showcase the city's evolution. The historic Boston waterfront is steeped in colonial charm, with cobblestone streets and iconic landmarks like Faneuil Hall and the North End.
In contrast, the Seaport District is a modern, bustling hub of innovation and contemporary culture. With its gleaming skyscrapers, waterfront dining, Design Center, and tech-driven companies, it represents the city's forward-looking spirit.
While the Waterfront celebrates heritage, the Seaport District embodies Boston's commitment to progress and the future. Both neighborhoods are intricately connected by the linear park system on the water’s edge called the Harbor Walk.
What to Love / Seaport
What to Love / Waterfront
- New England Aquarium (NEAQ)
- Rose Kennedy Greenway Park
- Proximity to the North End
- Harbor Island excursions
- Water taxis and ferries to Cape Cod
Local Lifestyle
Boston Harbor is the “star” of both these adjacent neighborhoods. The newly developed Seaport District is a vibrant district filled with numerous full-service residential towers, well-curated shopping, eclectic dining, and fun family activities throughout the ear. This live, work, and play environment is one of the hottest neighborhoods to live in the city.
The Waterfront is a serene close-knit community that offers unique condominium and townhome opportunities from luxurious full-service living to renovated industrial-style wharf buildings. This vibrant neighborhood is highly sought after for its incredible views, access to the Harbor Walk, and its proximity to Boston's bustling Financial District.
Dining
The waterfront and Seaport have incredible options for dining. With hundreds of options between both neighborhoods there is something for everyone. Here is a list of a few favorites:
- Row 34
- Nautilus Pier 4
- Croquette
- Legal Harborside
- Trillian Brewing, Harpoon and Cisco Brewery
- James Hook and Co.
- Pasta Beach at Rowes Wharf
- Rowes Wharf Sea Grill
- Joe’s Waterfront
- Lolita Fort Point
- Sportello
- Miel
Entertainment / Shopping
The Seaport is expanding with its robust retail options. It has the highest concentration of shopping in the city, whether you are looking for fine European clothing, marine wear for your next boating tip, homewares, or beauty services head to the Seaport to shop!
Things to Do Seaport
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART (ICA) features an outstanding collection of contemporary art in all media forms. Designed by the award-winning architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro this stunning glass building sits on the edge of Boston Harbor. This innovative space also hosts music, social events, and large-scale art exhibits in the new 15,000 sq. ft event space called the WATERSHED.
MARTIN RICHARD PLAYGROUND and then head across the street with the kids to experience the interactive exhibits and hands-on learning activities at the BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM.
BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIP AND MUSEUM brings history to life with live reenactments and rotating exhibits featuring the history of the Boston Harbor. Tour the ships and then have a cup of tea inside the on-site tearoom.
Modeled after a European Christmas market the Seaport comes alive with its holiday market called SNOWPORT.
LEADER BANK PAVILION is the only outdoor venue for music in the city. Located on the water it offers a robust line-up of national bands.
LAWN ON D is a large innovative park that offers lawn games, live music, concessions, and iconic spherical swings.
Things to Do Waterfront
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM (NEAQ) located on Central Warf on Boston Harbor. This beloved institute is dedicated to marine conservation, education, and research. The central focal point of the aquarium is the Great Ocean Tank. This cylindrical four-story Caribbean coral reef exhibit holds 200,000 gallons of salt water and is home to the famous green turtle named Myrtle. Other popular attractions are the penguin exhibit, seal lion shows, and IMAX theatre. Charted whale watches to Stellwagen Bay are offered seasonally.
The North End known as Boston’s “LITTLE ITALY” has numerous eateries, authentic coffee shops, mouthwatering bakeries, and cultural festivals like the Fisherman’s Fest.
OLD NORTH CHURCH this historic landmark is strongly associated with the start of the Revolutionary War. Visitors can also tour the home of the American patriot, PAUL REVERE.
The Boston Harbor Hotel hosts the LIVE MUSIC SERIES “Summer in the City.” Guests can enjoy free, live music every Tues-Fri on the Harbor Walk Terrace.
ROSE KENNEDY GREENWAY is a 17-acre linear park that consists of landscaped gardens, promenades, plazas, fountains, art, and specialty lighting exhibits. Loaded with community events such as concerts, performances, art installations, and fitness activities this is a park everyone can enjoy.
Looking for a sailing adventure book a sightseeing HARBOR CRUISE on the classic tall ship Liberty Clipper.
