We asked, you answered: 12 spectacular places to watch the sunset in Greater Boston
"Pull up on a bench and watch the show."
The weather forecast predicts partly sunny skies this weekend, so while you are enjoying the cool, pleasant temperatures, it may be worth staying outdoors a little longer to catch the autumn sunset.
We asked readers to share the best place in the Boston area to watch the sunset. Their answers spanned from Hull to Winthrop and all across Boston’s neighborhoods. Some shared specific reasons why these places are an ideal spot for appreciating the setting sun.
David wrote of Southie’s Telegraph Hill, “As the sun goes down, the colors dance across the buildings and blanket the rooftops across [the] neighborhood.”
We rounded up the most popular places shared by readers, along with some of their spectacular photos. Here are the 12 best spots to watch the sunset in Greater Boston.
Boston
Charles River
“The light reflects off the water and buildings.”
Jon Julien
“From Cambridge along the Charles River on the service drive. Amazing reflections on the buildings and water, bridges are gorgeous at dusk, especially on the Longfellow [Bridge] when the train passes over.”
Anonymous
Charlestown
Dorchester
“My roof in Savin Hill Dorchester captured with my iPhone.”
Mike Monahan
East Boston
“East Boston waterfront! More specifically the roof deck at the Eddy Apartments.”
Brett, East Boston
“East Boston: either from the Tall Ship or pick up some meat pies from Sea Biscuit and walk down to Piers Park. Nothing like watching the sun set over the city skyline.
Anonymous
Pier’s park East Boston. You have the water, the city skyline and the sun setting over Charlestown.
Anonymous
Jamaica Plain
“Jamaica Pond surprises with spectacular sunsets. It’s special because you can grab a cone at FOMU and walk there if you live in the neighborhood , pull up on a bench and watch the show.”
Anonymous
South Boston
“Telegraph Hill (Dorchester Heights). As the sun goes down, the colors dance across the buildings and blanket the rooftops across [the] neighborhood. Because of this, you can enjoy the sunset over many different reflections on the buildings, and in the sky around you.”
David
West End
“We love watching the sunset over Longfellow Bridge from Vesta at West End Apartments.”
Steve Rothenberg
Chelsea
“Inside my living room overlooking my porch in Chelsea, MA, with Encore Casino in the background. My girlfriend Uyen reading her book.
Jacob Resnek
Merrimack Valley (Methuen, Salisbury)
“Merrimack Valley Golf Club in Methuen. The patios and all the open space around the clubhouse sit above the course looking west into beautiful sunsets. The Cove Marina in Salisbury on the Merrimack (where I keep a boat). Views looking upriver, west into each sunset are unmatched. The Sunset Club restaurant on Plum Island.
Ryan, Methuen
South Shore
Hull
“Hull High School in Hull, MA — can see the full city of Boston on the water in the sunset.”
Anonymous
Quincy
“Squantum Point park Park at Marina Bay. There’s a short walk to the waterfront and a DCR beach and viewing area looking toward sunset. Plenty of parking and dogs and dog-walkers friendly.”
Denise King
“Nut Island down the neck [Hough’s Neck].”
Anonymous
Winthrop
“Winthrop Landing, Winthrop, Ma.”
Anonymous
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