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Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Back Bay
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Commonwealth Avenue Mall

  • 4.7507 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11:30 pm

A tree-lined linear park running down the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, offering a peaceful urban greenway with historic monuments and stately elms. It’s perfect for jogging, casual strolls, picnics, and photography — expect wide paved paths, sculptures, and frequent university and tourist activity. Visit to enjoy outdoor relaxation, people-watching, and a touch of Boston’s historic charm in a scenic, accessible setting.

Quick answers

Commonwealth Avenue Mall in short

When is Commonwealth Avenue Mall open?

Every day, 6 AM–11:30 PM.

When is the best time to visit Commonwealth Avenue Mall?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Commonwealth Avenue Mall indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Commonwealth Avenue Mall?

484 Commonwealth Ave,Boston, MA 02116.

Right now · 3:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 11:30 pm
  • Outdoors

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Clear

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  2. 5pmClear50°
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 11:30 pm
monday
6 AM–11:30 PM
tuesday
6 AM–11:30 PM
wednesday
6 AM–11:30 PM
thursday
6 AM–11:30 PM
friday
6 AM–11:30 PM
saturday
6 AM–11:30 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–11:30 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Commonwealth Avenue Mall
  2. 2 The Bittersweet Shoppe on Newbury · 2 min
  3. 3 Central Perk Coffee Co · 3 min
  4. 4 Atlantic Fish Co · 4 min
  5. 5 Pavement Coffeehouse · 4 min
484 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116(opens the map)DirectionsTo Back BayCall+16176354505Websitecityofboston.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 507 reviews

Known for

  • Jogging
  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Gardens
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Lively
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Pet owners

Around Back Bay

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time