Trolley Stop 21: Seaport District

• Bank of Amerca Pavillion
• Boston Convention/Exhibition Ctr
• Black Falcon Cruise Terminal
• Boston Harbor Boat Adventure
• Institute of Contemporary Art
• Moakley Federal Courthouse
• Independence Wharf/Boston Tea Party

Bank of Amerca Pavillion

Part of the Boston HarborWalk and a great place to see live shows, the Bank of Amerca Pavillion sits at the water’s edge. This open-air amphitheater affords excellent views of the Harbor and Boston skyline and has restrooms available to the public when concerts are not going on.

Boston Convention/Exhibition Ctr

This recent addition (2004) to the Boston cityscape is the largest exhibition center in the Northeast United States. Its modern facade is in contrast to the more traditional architecture of much of the rest of the city, and it is becoming an increasingly vital space as new hotels are built nearby.

Black Falcon Cruise Terminal

Hosting numerous vessel calls each year, the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is a great place to visit as a landlubber – and also makes a nice entry to the city for our cruise vessel guests. Boston Super Tours picks up and drops off at this site, making it easy to see the city and return to port for your next destination.

Boston Harbor Boat Adventure

Institute of Contemporary Art

This ultra-modern building has been applauded and lambasted by critics since it opened in 2006. Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art was until then located downtown and moved to the Seaport District in order to expand. Affording a fantastic view of the water, the building is of a modern box design with lots of glass. It houses both permanent and rotating exhibitions and performances.

Moakley Federal Courthouse

This courthouse, named after former Congressman Joe Moakley, has won numerous design awards and houses the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Independence Wharf/Boston Tea Party

While the exact location of the Boston Tea Party has been lost due to Boston’s long history of landfill for the purposes of urban expansion, the event remains a seminal moment in American history. Independence Wharf is believed to be the closest location available and offers several opportunities to relive and celebrate this important historical event.