Upham's Corner
NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES
What to Expect
Duration, Distance, Terrain
1 hour
0.44 miles at a moderate pace, stopping at various sites along the tour
Mostly flat surfaces and little to no inclines
About
Upham’s Corner is one of Boston’s oldest crossroads. Join us to explore this fascinating section of Dorchester. Find out why part of the Emerald Necklace did not get built here as planned. Learn about Amos Upham and what inspired him to open his store in 1804. And why Upham’s Corner was home to the country’s first supermarket. See Dorchester’s oldest cemetery, the North Burying Ground, as we talk about exciting future plans for this neighborhood in the Imagine Boston 2030 plan.
This tour is presented in partnership with Upham's Corner Main Street, an organization whose mission is to improve quality of life in the Upham’s Corner business district by helping neighborhood businesses thrive.
Meeting location:
Meet your guide at the Dorchester North Burying Ground gates, Columbia Road and Stoughton Street, Boston, MA 02125
Finding Your Guide: All guides carry an 8×11 sign that says “Boston By Foot Walking Tours.”
Nearest MBTA Station:
Commuter Rail - Upham’s Corner (Fairmount Line, Franklin/Foxboro Line)
Subway - JFK/UMass (Red Line)
Bus - #16, #17 and #41 - Columbia Road @ Stoughton Street
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, water bottle
Address
87 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA, 02108
Pricing
| Member | Free |
| Adult | $18.82 |
| Child | $10.50 |
| Child under 6 | Free |
| Private Tour | $210 |
| Chaperone | Free |
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 0.5 hours before the start time.
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