Granary Burying Ground, Downtown Crossing
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Granary Burying Ground

Observe historic graves

  • 4.7492 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 4 pm

A quiet, historic burying ground tucked into Boston’s downtown, offering a reflective atmosphere surrounded by 17th–18th century tombstones and monuments. Visitors come for its iconic graves, rich Revolutionary War history, and excellent photography opportunities; expect paved paths, informational plaques, and guided tour groups at peak times.

Quick answers

Granary Burying Ground in short

When is Granary Burying Ground open?

Every day, 9 AM–4 PM.

When is the best time to visit Granary Burying Ground?

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 Granary Burying Ground indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Granary Burying Ground?

Tremont St,Boston, MA 02108.

Right now · 1:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 9 am.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 4 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 49° out there

57°

Clear

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49°
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Wind
8mph
  1. 2pmClear57°
  2. 3pmClear57°
  3. 4pmClear55°

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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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 4 pm
monday
9 AM–4 PM
tuesday
9 AM–4 PM
wednesday
9 AM–4 PM
thursday
9 AM–4 PM
friday
9 AM–4 PM
saturday
9 AM–4 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–4 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Granary Burying Ground
  2. 2 Beantown Pub · 1 min
  3. 3 Emmets · 1 min
  4. 4 BON! Specialty Coffee · 1 min
  5. 5 21st Amendment · 2 min
Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108(opens the map)DirectionsTo Downtown CrossingWebsiteboston.gov

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 492 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Intimate
  • Tourists
  • Seniors friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around Downtown Crossing

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