New England Aquarium Boston Parking Information

As a major attraction of Boston, the New England Aquarium plays host to over 1,300,000 tourists every year. It was founded in 1969 and now becomes one of the first modern public aquariums in the United States. The New England Aquarium is highly appreciated and credited because of its natural setting for aquatic life. It always put its emphasis on presenting, promoting and protecting the world of water.

A trip to the New England Aquarium is definitely a fun and enjoyable learning experience. Apart from the main aquarium building, visitors can also spend some quality time at the Simons IMAX Theatre as well as the New England Aquarium Whale Watch. Situated on Central Wharf along Atlantic Avenue, the New England Aquarium is just a short walk from the Financial District and the Government Center. It's easily accessible by subway and car. You can even go there by foot if possible.

Driving visitors should bear in mind that the New England Aquarium does not have its own parking facilities. That is to say, parking lots in and around the Aquarium would be very limited. Most of driving visitors might need to park in nearby parking lots and then walk to the Aquarium.

A few Parking Garages near the Aquarium include: the Boston Harbor Garage which is the nearest parking option for driving visitors. Normally, parking up to eight hours would cost you 35 dollars on both weekdays and weekends. However, members of the aquarium would be only charged 25 dollars. For visitors who have Whale Watch or IMAX tickets, the parking fees for up to 4 hours would be just 10 dollars after 4:30 PM.

Less expensive parking lots can also be found in this area. You can choose to park in the Rowes Wharf with paying 18 dollars. It requires the Aquarium's coupons. On weekends, the Rowes Wharf will offer some discounts. As a result, the parking fees would be 13 dollars.

Parking in 60 State Street Garage only cost you 10 dollars if you enter after 3:30 PM. This garage is just located about 0.3 miles away from the New England Aquarium. So when getting off your car, you can simply walk to the aquarium.

Plus, you can find a parking garage on 75 State Street as well. This garage requires stamp on your tickets. The parking fees would be terribly expensive if you park before 5 PM. After that time, parking only cost 12 dollars per car.

The international Place parking garage which is also within walking distance of the Aquarium is available to the New England Aquarium's visitors. It takes you 7 dollars to park after 5 PM

Another nearby parking garage is located at the Post Office Square. Parking on weekdays is very expensive. However, when you drive to the Aquarium on weekends, this garage might be your best choice as the parking rate on weekends is 8.1 dollars.

If you don't mind taking public transportation the rest of the way, you can choose to park your car near T stations. In Boston, there are always lots of inexpensive parking lots next to major MBTA stations. It's thought to be a cost-effective option to park near the T station and then take advantage of the MBTA Blue Line to arrive at the Aquarium stop.

Map and Parking Fees of Parking Options near the Aquarium

http://www.neaq.org/visit_planning/maps_directions_and_parking/parking/index.php

Groups coming via bus might have to find bus parking at Boston Autoport or Moakley Courthouse. The Boston Autoport is about 2.3 mile away from the Aquarium. To get directions to the Boston Autoport, you can visit the New England Aquarium's official website neaq.org. The Moakley Courthouse is 0.7 mile from the Aquarium and parking at the Courthouse is 9 dollars per day.

Parking Options for Buses

http://www.neaq.org/visit_planning/maps_directions_and_parking/parking/bus_parking.php

NOTE:

(1) As parking lots are really limited around the New England Aquarium, visitors are strongly recommended to take advantage of public transportation.

(2) Although the Aquarium doesn't own or operate any bus parking facilities, it offers a 10-minute window for bus drivers to drop off and pick up visitors.

(3) Parking fees mentioned above are subject to changes without notice. For bus parking at Boston Autoport, you can call at 617-886-9300 for latest parking rates.