Harbor Cruises Parking

Parking Near Harbor Cruises

With so many miles of coastline, the Boston waterfront features a wide variety of sightseeing options, as well as practical cruise departures from several different locations. However, locals consider the mile-long strip of waterfront bounded by the North End on the north and the Seaport area to the south as the Boston Harbor neighborhood. Thanks to a variety of popular attractions such as the New England Aquarium, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, and the Simons Theater -- an IMAX theater located inside the aquarium -- the area draws millions of visitors each year.

Numerous historical boat tours, as well as commuter ferries, also embark from Boston Harbor each day. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, a variety of eateries, and several hotels also bring an endless stream of tourists and locals to the stretch of harbor front. A 43-mile linear park -- The Boston Harborwalk -- bounds the popular strip on its water-facing edge. One of the city's newest additions, the Greenway, runs along the west side of the Boston Harbor area and separates it from downtown Boston. A bit of an urban oasis, the Greenway draws picnickers, sunbathers, street performers, and artists year-round. Free up some time to visit many of these attractions by using SpotHero to find an ideal parking spot during your visit.

FAQs

Is there any on-street parking near the Boston Harbor?

Most of Atlantic Avenue -- the roadway that runs along this busy stretch of harbor front -- prohibits parking, or even standing, all day, every day. Boston's North End, the neighborhood that borders the strip to the north, also offers extremely limited parking due to Resident Parking Only restrictions. At the southern end of the strip, meters capped at two hours make parking impractical for most visitors.

Does the Boston Harbor cruise area have public parking garages?

Yes, numerous parking facilities throughout the area accommodate the large influx of visitors each day. The Boston Harbor area can also easily be reached on foot from the downtown area, the historical Faneuil Hall section, and the neighboring Seaport District. Visitors wishing to spend an extended period of time in this part of Boston typically park the car and forget about it until it's time to leave.

Does SpotHero work with parking facilities in the Boston Harbor Cruise area?

Yes, SpotHero works with several convenient garages located right along the harbor, as well as many other facilities in the nearby downtown, North End, and Seaport District neighborhood.