46° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 9 amLandmark
The Great Elm
Uncover Boston's Historic Giant
- 4.517 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 11:30 pm
The Great Elm sits amid Boston Common as a quietly atmospheric, historic gathering spot with shaded green space and a sense of layered history. Visitors come for peaceful sightseeing, photography opportunities and to imagine colonial-era Boston beneath the canopy; expect tranquil paths, informative plaques and good spots for picnics or reflection.
Right now · 9:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 9 am.
In its favour
- Open till 11:30 pm
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 40° out there
46°
Clear
- Feels
- 40°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 10am
48° - 11am51°
- 12pm54°
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.
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 The Great Elm
- 2 Boston Common · 1 min
- 3 Soldiers and Sailors Monument · 2 min
- 4 Bakey · 3 min
- 5 Café 26 · 4 min
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
4.5from 17 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Historic landmarks
- Gardens
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Couples
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowBoston CommonPark · 1 min walk
Soldiers and Sailors MonumentLandmark · 2 min walk
Good nowBakeyBakery · 3 min walk
Good nowCafé 26Café · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses from 11 am.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 11 am