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Harvard Bridge, MIT
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Harvard Bridge

  • 4.7470 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A historic urban crossing linking Cambridge and Boston, the Harvard (Mass Ave) Bridge offers iconic views of the Charles River and skyline. Visitors come for its quirky MIT 'Smoot' markings, riverside atmosphere, and easy access for walking, cycling, and photography — expect steady foot and bike traffic and great photo opportunities at sunrise or sunset.

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Harvard Bridge in short

When is Harvard Bridge open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Harvard Bridge?

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

Is Harvard Bridge indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Harvard Bridge?

Massachusetts Ave Bridge,Boston, MA 02115.

Right now · 4:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 9 am.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 47° out there

54°

Clear

Feels
47°
Rain
0%
Wind
5mph
  1. 5pmClear50°
  2. 6pmClear48°
  3. 7pmClear46°

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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Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Harvard Bridge
  2. 2 Bab Al-Yemen Boston مطعم باب اليمن بوسطن · 12 min
  3. 3 MIT List Visual Arts Center · 12 min
  4. 4 Boston Women's Memorial · 13 min
  5. 5 Commonwealth Avenue Mall · 13 min
Massachusetts Ave Bridge, Boston, MA 02115(opens the map)DirectionsTo MITCall+18573684636Websitemass.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 470 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Jogging
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Solo friendly

Around MIT

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