Duck Island, Downtown Crossing
54° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 9 am
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Duck Island

Tour Scenic Island Walk

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

Duck Island is a small, peaceful park tucked into Boston's historic waterfront, offering scenic views and quiet walking trails. It's ideal for nature lovers and photographers looking for a short escape from the city — expect waterfront vistas, birdlife, and easy paths for strolling or a casual picnic.

Right now · 12:00 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 11:30 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 46° out there

54°

Clear

Feels
46°
Rain
0%
Wind
9mph
  1. 1pmClear56°
  2. 2pmClear57°
  3. 3pmClear57°

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 Duck Island
  2. 2 Robin Williams Park Bench From "Good Will Hunting" · 1 min
  3. 3 Cheers · 3 min
  4. 4 ZURiTO · 4 min
  5. 5 The Street Bar · 4 min
Park St, Boston, MA 02108(opens the map)DirectionsTo Downtown CrossingWebsiteboston.gov

Good to know

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

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 53 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners
  • Family 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. Sunglasses until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 2 pm