Overview
Revere is a city in Massachusetts of 62,000 (2020). Revere Beach is the oldest public beach in the United States of America.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Revere
Rumney Marsh Reservation
Revere Beach
The beach was formally opened in 1896 and features an annual sandcastle building festival.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Mar. (climate data from nearby Boston)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 3 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 15 mi away. Directions
Given that Revere is relatively close to Boston, please refer to the Get In and Get Around sections of that article for most general details.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Rumney Marsh Reservation
- Lunch Kelly's Roast Beef
- Afternoon Revere Beach
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Get in
Given that Revere is relatively close to Boston, please refer to the Get In and Get Around sections of that article for most general details.
By train
Revere is served by the last 3 stops on the MBTA's blue line . The two stops closest to the beach are Wonderland and Revere Beach.
Go Beachmont railway station
Go Revere Beach railway station
Go Wonderland railway station
By bus
MBTA bus #116 runs into Revere from Chelsea and the #110 runs from Wellington through Everett. Less frequently is the the #411 bus from Malden Center.
By car
Use Route 107 from Saugus and Chelsea to get into Revere. Coming from Route 1, exit onto Route 60 or Route 1A. From Lynn, Route 1A runs in from the northeast.
Get around
By car
Many thoroughfares are commuter roads and can be congested at times, especially during rush hours. Route 107, running crosstown throughout Revere, can be very busy. Route 60 and 1A are mostly on the periphery of town.
By public transit
MBTA bus routes 110 and 116 are the most frequent. Other bus routes, which can be quite infrequent during evenings and weekends, include the 411 and 119. Wonderland Station is the main bus hob offering the most connections between buses, a few also intersect at Revere Center.
By rental bicycle
Bluebikes provides 30 minute rentals, as well as day passes allowing for unlimited 2 hour rides, from six locations within Revere. Electric bicycles are available for an additional fee.
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Kelly's Roast Beef
A local favorite, Kelly's is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant on Revere Beach. They serve their generously filled roast beef sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder, clams, among other things. Kelly's was established in 1951 and attracts people from across New England and beyond. It has been featured on The Food Network.
Sleep
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