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Swan Boats, Downtown Crossing
51° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 9 am
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Swan Boats

  • 4.7812 reviews
  • $
  • Seasonal hours: check before you go

Glide through the historic Boston Public Garden on iconic swan-shaped pedal boats for a peaceful, picture-perfect outing. Expect gentle, family-friendly rides with scenic views, light breezes, and plenty of photo opportunities—ideal for sightseeing and relaxed outdoor fun.

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Swan Boats in short

When is Swan Boats open?

Its hours change with the season, so check its own website before you go.

When is the best time to visit Swan Boats?

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 Swan Boats indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

How much does Swan Boats cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Swan Boats?

4 Charles St,Boston, MA 02116.

Right now · 5:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go tomorrow at 9 am instead.

In its favour

  • Seasonal hours: check before you go
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 44° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

51°

Clear

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Rain
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Wind
6mph
  1. 6pmClear48°
  2. 7pmClear46°
  3. 8pmClear45°

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

Seasonal hours: check before you go

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Swan Boats
  2. 2 George Washington Statue · 2 min
  3. 3 Make Way for Ducklings · 3 min
  4. 4 Bistro du Midi · 4 min
  5. 5 Cheers · 4 min
4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116(opens the map)DirectionsTo Downtown CrossingCall+16175221966Websiteswanboats.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Price $
  • Good with kids
  • Good for couples
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 812 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Relaxation
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Couples

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