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How to Park Near the Boston Opera House

The Boston Opera House is a popular tourist destination located between the Downtown Crossing and Chinatown areas of Boston, Massachusetts. This part of the city can become very crowded with both pedestrians and automobiles, and parking spaces are at a premium along this section's busy streets. It is important to know where and how to park near the Opera House in order to avoid receiving a parking ticket, missing a performance or encountering other difficulties.

Automobile
Map
Cash
Opera House tickets

Instructions

Driving to Garage
- 1
  Look at map and find the route to 1 De Lafayette Avenue in Boston.
- 2
  Drive to address and park in Lafayette Parking Garage.
- 3
  Gather needed belongings, including cash and Opera House tickets, when exiting the automobile.
- 4
  Make note of section of garage in which auto is parked.
- 5
  Lock up automobile and arm auto's alarm system (if applicable).
Payment
- 6
  Find payment desk on ground level of garage.
- 7
  Have cash at ready (regular nighttime parking rate is $14 up to 12 hours).
- 8
  Show garage attendant Opera House tickets to receive discount on parking rate (discount varies from night to night).
- 9
  Exit garage and walk west to Opera House.