The Seaport District consists of 4 neighborhoods; Fort Point, Fan Pier, Convention Center, and Marine Industrial Park.
The Seaport District is easy to get to and is accessible by boat, car, water taxi, and bus.
During the 1800’s growth was booming in the Seaport District. When the mid 1900’s came around, the Seaport District became a ghost town. The area became a desolate wasteland of empty parking lots and abandoned warehouses. In 1993, Tom Menino was elected as the 53rd mayor and had a goal to rebuild the Seaport District. Mr. Menino pushed for construction of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center which has 2.1 million square feet of space. Mr. Menino also pushed for construction of the Institute of Contemporary Art which features existing and growing artists. By 1998 the John Joseph Moakley US Federal Courthouse designed by Heny Cobb was fully built. Over a period of time traffic increased and businesses came in and and started to grow. By the early 20th century ships began delivering raw material to the emerging factories in the area. In the last decade new developments, some delivered at the height of the real estate crash, are the result of a collaboration between local and state authorities, private investors, developers, and residence.
Today, the Seaport District is lined with a beautiful waterfront and modern neighborhoods, with glass towers and futuristic culture and event venues. If you have time, you can eat at Trillium Fort Point Restaurant or Stroll the Harbor Walk and take some nice selfies.