Landmarks & History

Custom House Tower

The clock-topped Custom House Tower is one of downtown Boston’s classic skyline markers, rising above the waterfront district near Faneuil Hall and the Greenway.

Custom House Tower
NeighborhoodDowntown
Address3 McKinley Sq, Boston, MA 02109
Visit notesCheck current hours, tickets, seasonal access, and event schedules before making a special trip.

The clock-topped Custom House Tower is one of downtown Boston’s classic skyline markers, rising above the waterfront district near Faneuil Hall and the Greenway.

Use Custom House Tower as part of a broader Downtown itinerary. Its location makes it easy to connect this stop with nearby Boston Beautiful places, neighborhood guides, and local stories without treating it as an isolated pin on the map.

Boston Beautiful lists it under landmarks & history. Check current hours, tickets, seasonal access, and event schedules before making a special trip. Use the mapped address for directions, and confirm current visitor information when hours, admissions, reservations, ferries, performances, or seasonal access may apply.

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