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Copley Square

Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Ranked #35 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Dining, Shopping, City walk sightseeing, Walking, Nightlife
Description: Anchored by the modern John Hancock building and the stately Trinity Church, this area is known for its upscale restaurants and stores.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It's also got Newbury Street for shopping and "gallery going" to, although now of course, there are not as many at all, and many of those places have become hair and/or nail salons ! Yet when I first moved back to Boston in 1989, Newbury Street and Copley Square in general was filled with many nice galleries to go looking... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

An energetic crossroads of Boston's Back Bay and South End faced with drop-dead beautiful landmark architecture including the John Hancock Tower, Trinity Church, Old SOuth Church, Boston Public Library and the Fairmont Copley Plaza. One jewel follows another. Add to this a wonderful twice weekly farmers' market. Great destination. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Great place to shop, dine and walk around to see the sights. Tons of things to do! More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Not really alot I enjoyed here, it is standard for a big city. If you are on limited time, find some of the other more historic things to do. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Love Copley because there's always good people watching. Was here last week with a friend to enjoy our take-out lunch. It was a beautiful sunny day to sit on the benches (which there are plenty of). The only problem was the wind tunnel that whips around the square. Can be a bit annoying, so better suited for calmer days. More

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Dracut, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

It is an exciting area in Boston - shops, people watching More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

Lot of high end stuff here, my wife and daughter like to go here a couple times a year and empty my wallet location, all under one roof, and enough to do in the city after you are done More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

NIcely framed city-square with Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Stroll up from the Public Garden on Newbury Street then walk over. Great place to chill on a lazy summer day. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Close to everything including shops and restaurants on Boylston st, Newbury st., etc..... within walking distance to all historic Downtown@ More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Just tour around, take it all in, andrelax and love the fact that your in Boston! More

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