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South Boston

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About South Boston

South Boston is worth a stop: 5 minutes from North End, 4km from Skinny House.

South Boston is a city located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 571,281, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, South Boston sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add South Boston to your route.

About South Boston

South Boston (colloquially known as Southie) is a densely populated neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, located south and east of the Fort Point Channel and abutting Dorchester Bay. It has undergone several demographic transformations since being annexed to the city of Boston in 1804. The

Read more neighborhood, once primarily farmland, is popularly known by its twentieth century identity as a working class Irish Catholic community. Throughout the twenty-first century, the neighborhood has become increasingly popular with millennial professionals. South Boston contains Dorchester Heights, where George Washington forced British troops to evacuate during the American Revolutionary War. South Boston has undergone gentrification, and consequently, its real estate market has seen property values join the highest in the city. South Boston has also left its mark on history with Boston busing desegregation. South Boston is also home to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, a celebration of the Irish-American culture and the Evacuation Day observance.

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Where is South Boston located?

South Boston is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.3334 latitude, -71.0495 longitude.

What is the population of South Boston?

South Boston has a population of approximately 571,281 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
571,281
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.3334, -71.0495

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911
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911
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911
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Worth the detour from South Boston

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.

4 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

Skinny House

Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

4 km · about 5 min drive

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