Acorn Street
Great Street to take pictures
Acorn Street is widely cited as the "most-photographed street in Boston" is the perfect street to start this month-long Boston Photographic series. All month long we'll look at where to take the best pictures of the city of Boston.
This street is famous because it is the last remaining street in Boston, to be fully lined up with cobblestones. It's also unique because it's a single lane street and has a downward slope.
Make sure you make good use of depth of field here!
Tips on Taking the Best Pictures
This is a popular location and you'll most likely encounter other people visiting this location to take pictures. Be patient and wait for the right moment to take your prize shot.
I have found that the top of the street has fewer people than the bottom of the street. The top of the street is the best place to take the picture. You get the best depth of field.
The best time to come here is in the late afternoon as the sun starts setting.
If you have a DSLR, this is a great place to try different lenses to see how a lens can really change the view.
The Gas Lamp and American Flag is a great "colonial-type" close-up picture to take. Rarely will you see a flag near the gas lamps.
The street is not plowed during the winter, so the street doesn't have the same old time look.
While it looks pretty in the winter, without the cobblestones it's just another street.
Finding Acorn Street
Acorn Street is far away from any T stop, the closest stop would be Boylston Street. It's a 10-minute walk from the train station.
From Boylston Street, walk down Charles Street - the street between the Commons and Gardens. Cross the street at the Intersection of Charles and Beacon Street. Walk two blocks to Chestnut Street and take a right. Walk two blocks to W. Cedar St and take a left. Acorn Street will be the next street.
You'll be at the bottom of the street, walk up the cobblestones to the top of the street for your picture perfect opportunity.