Revere Travel Guide

Located only five miles from downtown Boston, the city of Revere is a popular destination for tourists. It's prime location and ever-changing landscapes make it the perfect place for spending a family vacation and experiencing all the wonders that Massachusetts has to offer.

Things to Do in Revere

Revere is home to America's oldest beach -- Revere Beach, where guests can walk the 3.1 miles along the shore, collecting large seashells or have an afternoon picnic on the white sands. Guests can also spend an afternoon learning to kiteboard on the beach with New England Kite School, or make their way to the Revere History Museum.

Guests feeling the buzz of creativity that Revere inspires can satisfy their craving for art through an art class at Seaside Mosaics where, after class they can browse the store’s extensive collection of unique art works that are up for sale. To extend their Revere shopping experience, they can visit Which Craft Today for the chance to commission a unique art piece such as a fairy garden or decorative clay slabs and paintings, or the Wonderland Marketplace, which features a variety of stores and restaurants, as well as a grocery store.

Best Places to Stay in Revere

When booking a vacation rental in Massachusetts, it’s important to get a scenic view. Luckily, the rental options in Revere are much loved for the beautiful views and convenient locations, close to downtown Revere and the city’s public parks. All of the rentals offer free wifi and cable TV for their guests to use at their leisure.

Best Time to Visit Revere

The best time to visit Revere is late spring and early fall, both of which times boast pleasant weather that makes discovering the city’s tourist attractions easy.

Best Events in Revere

Revere hosts a variety of events for public enjoyment. A few of the most notorious include the Revere Spring Carnival and the International Sand Sculpting Festival, which draws crowds of up to 1 million each year. The Sand Sculpting Festival features dozens of talented sand sculptors vying to win the contest and build the best sand creation.

Things to Do for Families in Revere

Families with children who find themselves in the Revere/Boston area can head to The New England Aquarium for a day full of family fun and fond memories. At the aquarium, they can admire the beauty of the coral reef and live sharks, watch seals and California sea lions laze about, and spend some time touching the friendly inhabitants of the touch tank.

Guests can also watch dolphin training sessions, penguin feedings, and other fun special events.

Sports-loving families can opt to visit Fenway Park- America’s oldest ballpark, to catch a live baseball game in real time while enjoying classic sports game snacks such as hot dogs and peanuts.