Timeline
06:26
Find a quiet spot on the grass near the water’s edge. The sun rises in the WSW, so position yourself facing that direction to catch the first light hitting the river and the distant Boston skyline.
07:26
Walk to Pho Viet for a hot bowl of pho. The steam is perfect after the cold morning air, and the shop opens at 11:00, which fits the post-sunrise timing for a January morning.
07:56
Head to Pavement Coffee House for a final warm drink to go. It is a cozy spot to stand and sip while the morning fully wakes up around you.
Local tip
January sunrises are early but the light is crisp. Check the route from your accommodation to Magazine Beach in the dark, as the park can be dimly lit before full daylight.
Check before you go
- Pho Viet is open Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-20:00 and Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30.
- Pavement Coffee House is open daily 07:00-19:00.
- Sunrise on 15 January is at 07:11.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).