Timeline
15:21
Stroll the 28 acres of public marshland at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation. The trails are flat and easy, offering quiet views of the water and wildlife as the afternoon light begins to soften.
16:06
Head to Constitution Beach to watch the jets come in for a landing. This public beach offers a clear view of the approach path and has a newly constructed bathhouse and concession stand.
16:36
Stay at the beach for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning with the view from the beach where the jets land, creating a striking backdrop of light and motion.
Local tip
The beach is open from 9AM to dusk. Lifeguards are on duty from June to September, but the beach itself remains accessible year-round. Check the route for transport from the marsh to the beach as walking times are significant.
Check before you go
- Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is open from 9AM to dusk daily.
- Constitution Beach is open from 9AM to dusk daily.
- Walking from Belle Isle Marsh to Constitution Beach takes approximately 27 minutes.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Boston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).