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Longfellow Bridge, Beacon Hill
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Longfellow Bridge

  • 4.7521 reviews
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The Longfellow Bridge is a historic, river-spanning landmark connecting Boston and Cambridge with sweeping views of the Charles River and skyline. Expect steady pedestrian and bike traffic, iconic architecture, and ample photo opportunities—great for walks, cycling, and soaking in sunset or city vistas. Visit for a scenic, contemplative outing and to appreciate the bridge's engineering and neighborhood connections.

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When is the best time to visit Longfellow 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 Longfellow Bridge indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Longfellow Bridge?

Boston, MA 02114,United States.

Right now · 5:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go tomorrow at 9 am instead.

In its favour

  • Best in the evening
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

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

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Clear

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  1. 6pmClear48°
  2. 7pmClear46°
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The next five days

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Before you go

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Hours

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Where and how

  1. 1 Longfellow Bridge
  2. 2 The Sevens Ale House · 9 min
  3. 3 Ma Maison · 10 min
  4. 4 ZURiTO · 11 min
  5. 5 Cheers · 11 min
Boston, MA 02114, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo Beacon HillWebsitenps.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 521 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Bike paths

The feel

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

Around Beacon Hill

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