Fort Point, Historic neighborhood in Boston, US
Fort Point is a waterfront neighborhood in South Boston featuring dozens of converted factory and warehouse buildings that now house residences, offices, galleries, and dining establishments. The area spans roughly a hundred acres with direct access to the harbor boardwalk and waterfront.
The neighborhood takes its name from a colonial fort that once stood on a hill in this location, defending the early settlement. The 1800s brought major wharf operations and warehouses that transformed the area into an industrial hub for over a century.
The artist community has occupied converted warehouses since the 1980s, filling the neighborhood with galleries and studios where you can watch creators at work and explore their pieces during open studio events held throughout the year.
The neighborhood connects easily to public transit through South Station, and the Harborwalk offers a straightforward path along the water for exploring on foot. Most of the area is walkable with clear pathways between buildings and open access to outdoor spaces.
The fort that gave this place its name was demolished and the hill it sat on was completely removed and moved to create modern Boston's harbor, so the original landmark no longer exists. Few visitors realize they are walking over what was once an entirely different geography.
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