Allston, Student district in Boston, US.
The area features numerous music venues, international restaurants, and apartment buildings along Commonwealth Avenue, creating a mix of entertainment and residential spaces.
Originally named after painter Washington Allston, the neighborhood grew around railroad yards and stockyards during the 18th century industrial development of Boston.
The neighborhood houses multiple performance spaces, including Brighton Music Hall, Great Scott, and Roadrunner, which contribute to its nickname 'Allston Rock City'.
The B branch of the Green Line and Boston Landing Commuter Rail station provide public transportation options for residents and visitors throughout the district.
September 1 marks 'Allston Christmas,' when thousands of students change apartments, leaving furniture on streets for others to collect during lease turnover.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.35290,-71.13210
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
Nickerson Field
1.1 km
Agganis Arena
1.2 km
Paradise Rock Club
1 km
The Auerbach Center
1.2 km
Charles River Reservation
1.2 km
Coolidge Corner Theatre
1.4 km
Case Gym
973 m
Saint Aidan's Church and Rectory
1.2 km
West Campus
1.1 km
Boston Playwrights' Theatre
1.1 km
The Discovery Museums
1.2 km
The Underground (Boston)
612 m
The Allston Mall
140 m
Edward Devotion House
1.1 km
Honan-Allston Branch Library
869 m
Lynch-O'Gorman House
1.4 km
Saint Paul's Church, Chapel, and Parish House
1.3 km
Brighton Stock Yards
1.1 km
House at 156 Mason Terrace
1.2 km
Harvard Avenue Historic District
74 m
Saint Paul's Rectory
1.4 km
Graffam Development Historic District
1.3 km
Rev. John Orrock House
1.2 km
Town Stable
1.1 km
Timothy Corey House No. 1
1.4 km
Timothy Corey House No. 2
1.4 km
Emmett Cottage
1.1 km
John F. Kennedy Birthplace
985 mReviews
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