Timeline
15:51
Grab a coffee at Render Coffee. It is a maker space with laser cutters and 3D printers, but mostly it is a quiet place to wait out the afternoon.
16:16
Walk to the Museum of Science grounds. The museum is colossal with IMAX theaters and the world's largest Van de Graff generator. You do not need to go inside. Stand on the grounds near the Science Park entrance to watch the sky.
16:36
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light fades quickly in winter. The museum buildings frame the horizon well.
17:06
Walk south to South Street Diner. It is a fixture in Boston's late night scene since 1947. Order a burger and a beer. It is the quintessential American greasy spoon experience.
Local tip
Render Coffee closes at 19:00 on weekdays. South Street Diner is open 24/7. The Museum of Science is open until 17:00 in summer, but you are just using the exterior.
Check before you go
- Render Coffee is open Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00.
- South Street Diner is open 24/7.
Worth knowing
- Render Coffee is open at 15:51 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Boston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).