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Alford Street Bridge Panoramic Views, Mount Vernon Street Historic District
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Alford Street Bridge Panoramic Views

  • 2.33 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Alford Street Bridge offers sweeping panoramic views of the harbor and Boston skyline, with a peaceful, historic atmosphere ideal for leisurely walks. Expect open waterfront vistas, frequent photo opportunities at sunset, and easy access for pedestrians and cyclists.

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When is Alford Street Bridge Panoramic Views open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Alford Street Bridge Panoramic Views?

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 Alford Street Bridge Panoramic Views indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Alford Street Bridge Panoramic Views?

169 Alford St,Charlestown, MA 02129.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Not one for this hour.

The forecast never quite lines up this week.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 49° out there

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The next five days

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Hours

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monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
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wednesday
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thursday
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friday
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Where and how

  1. 1 Alford Street Bridge Panoramic Views
  2. 2 LEGO® Discovery Center Boston · 15 min
  3. 3 Tradesman Coffee Shop & Pizza Bar · 16 min
  4. 4 Tavern at the End of the World · 16 min
  5. 5 Boston Winter Fest · 17 min
169 Alford St, Charlestown, MA 02129(opens the map)DirectionsTo Mount Vernon Street Historic District

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

2.3from 3 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Historic
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

Around Mount Vernon Street Historic District

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.

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  • JacketThe whole time