Timeline
09:00
JFK Presidential Library and Museum
Arrive at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum as it opens. The exhibits follow a chronological path, so starting early lets you move through the campaign trail and Cuban missile crisis displays without the midday crowds.
10:30
Walk 15 minutes to Banh Mi Ba Le for a Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea. This family-run spot is perfect for a light, quick lunch before heading to the water. It is open until 20:00, so you have plenty of time.
10:50
Walk 27 minutes to Savin Hill Beach. While the water is too cold for swimming in most of the year, it is a great spot to see the harbor and watch the boats. There are lifeguards in the summer, but even in winter the view is peaceful.
Local tip
The library is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Check the route for the free shuttle bus if you are arriving by public transport.
Check before you go
- The JFK Presidential Library is open Monday through Sunday, 09:00-17:00.
- Banh Mi Ba Le is open daily from 05:00-20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Boston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).