The beach

City / town · Massachusetts

Revere

The beach

Best timeMay–Oct
From you
Nearest airportBOS · 3 mi
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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)

Jan: 3.4 in rain3.4"Jan: high 37°F, low 23°F37°23°JanFeb: 3.2 in rain3.2"Feb: high 39°F, low 25°F39°25°FebMar: 4.2 in rain4.2"Mar: high 46°F, low 31°F46°31°MarApr: 3.6 in rain3.6"Apr: high 56°F, low 41°F56°41°AprMay: 3.3 in rain3.3"May: high 66°F, low 50°F66°50°MayJun: 3.9 in rain3.9"Jun: high 76°F, low 60°F76°60°JunJul: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jul: high 82°F, low 66°F82°66°JulAug: 3.2 in rain3.2"Aug: high 80°F, low 65°F80°65°AugSep: 3.6 in rain3.6"Sep: high 73°F, low 58°F73°58°SepOct: 4.0 in rain4"Oct: high 62°F, low 48°F62°48°OctNov: 3.7 in rain3.7"Nov: high 52°F, low 38°F52°38°NovDec: 4.3 in rain4.3"Dec: high 42°F, low 29°F42°29°Dec

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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    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

    Checked Feb 2022
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    Go Revere Beach railway station

    Checked Feb 2022
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    Go Wonderland railway station

    📍 1300 North Shore RdChecked Feb 2022
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    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

    See Rumney Marsh Reservation

    🕒 Dawn-dusk⚠ Last checked Mar 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Do

    Do Revere Beach

    The beach was formally opened in 1896 and features an annual sandcastle building festival.

    📍 Revere Beach Blvd☎ +1 781 438-1388
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    Buy

    Shop Northgate Shopping Center

    Shopping mall.

    📍 339 Squire RoadChecked Mar 2022
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    Eat

    Eat Kelly's Roast Beef

    SeafoodAmerican

    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.

    📍 410 Revere Beach Blvd☎ +1 781 284-9129
    Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube
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    Sleep

    Stay Four Points by Sheraton - Boston Logan Airport (Boston Logan Airport Hotel)

    📍 407 Squire Road☎ +1 781-284-7200
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