South Boston

South Boston’s residents are famous in town for their love of and loyalty for their neighborhood. “Southie”, as locals refer it to, boasts miles of beaches and waterfront parks that culminate in Castle Island. There, visitors can enjoy the Revolutionary War era fort, get a bite to eat at Sullivan’s, play in the playground, fish off the pier or simply take a stroll. South Boston has been the backdrop for such films as The Departed, The Town and Gone Baby Gone. South Boston is densely populated and is known for triple-deckers and row houses, but there are single-family homes in the neighborhood too. South Boston is home to a great variety of bars, pubs, and new restaurants. Year round, a visitor can find residents strolling up and down Broadway doing their shopping and greeting their neighbors.

Key Facts About South Boston  

Public Transportation 

Redline-Broadway and Andrew Station Close to many Bus lines. Their are no commuter rail stations 

Landmarks 

Dorchester Heights 

Castle Island Park site of Fort Independence 

Dog Parks 

Carson Beach
Castle Island Recreation Area
Thomas Park

Farmers Market

South Boston Farmers Market-446 W Broadway Monday 12-6pm

Schools

Excel High School
James Condon Elementary
Oliver Hazard Perry
UP Academy Boston
South Boston High School

Private Schools
South Boston Catholic Academy
Saint Peters Academy