Place to visit
Boston Light, United States: what it is and when to go
Boston Light is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States (Boston). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States · History
- Where
- United States · Little Brewster Island, Boston
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 306 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nps.gov
- Run by
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 42.32793, -70.89013
What it is and where
Boston Light is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States (Boston). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Boston, where this site lists 99 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.32793, -70.89013; the nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 306 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Boston Light is March to October.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:21
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:05
- JulBest time14:48
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecPossible8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Fort WarrenFort in Boston Harbor3.2 km
- The GravesGroup of rocks in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States4.5 km
- Long Island Head LightLighthouse in Massachusetts, United States5.6 km
- Boston HarborEstuary and harbor of Massachusetts Bay in the northeastern United States6.4 km
- Paragon Park CarouselCarousel in Hull, Massachusetts7.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: History
- Empire State Building: skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Central Park: public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Yosemite National Park: national park in California, United States
Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Boston Light?
It is a lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Boston Light?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to Boston Light?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 306 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fort Warren, The Graves, Long Island Head Light. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Boston99 places to see in and around Boston, United States: Boston Marathon, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USS Constitution. Best time: March to October.
- History4315 places for history in United States, from Empire State Building to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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