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Things To Do in Revere, Massachusetts

Revere Beach Reservation

Stroll America’s first public beach—3 miles of classic boardwalk, sweeping Atlantic views, and lovingly restored 1896 park architecture.

Revere Beach Reservation

Phone: (781) 485-2803

Official Site

Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival

Each July, master sculptors from around the globe transform 300 tons of beach sand into jaw-dropping art; food trucks, live music, and fireworks keep the beach buzzing day and night.

Sand Sculpting Festival

Phone: (781) 902-9742

Festival Site

Kelly’s Roast Beef (Original Stand)

Since 1951, Kelly’s has piled thin-sliced beef on butter-toasted rolls steps from the surf—grab a lobster roll, then watch the gulls glide by the pavilion windows.

Kelly's Roast Beef

Phone: (781) 284-9129

Official Site

Rumney Marsh Reservation

Kayak or bird-watch across 600 acres of salt-marsh channels alive with herons, egrets, and autumn foliage—sunsets here ignite the skyline.

Rumney Marsh Reservation

Phone: (617) 727-5350

Official Site

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation & Observation Tower

Greater Boston’s last large tidal marsh offers a 32-foot tower for skyline panoramas and spring migrations of glossy ibis and snowy egret.

Belle Isle Marsh

Phone: (617) 727-5350

Official Site

Revere History Museum

Housed in the 1900 Immaculate Conception Rectory, the museum weaves Revere’s colonial, immigrant, and beach-resort stories through artifacts and rotating exhibits.

Revere History Museum

Phone: (781) 286-2226

Official Site

Rumney Marsh Burying Ground (1693)

Wander slate-carved winged-skull stones and the grave of Deane Winthrop in this one-acre National Register cemetery—an open-air textbook of colonial iconography.

Rumney Marsh Burial Ground

Phone: (781) 286-2226

Official Site

Wonderland Station Mosaic Gallery

The Blue Line’s terminus greets riders with Nicky Enright’s 15,000-tile glass mosaics—gleaming sea life and carnival scenes honoring Wonderland’s bygone amusement park.

Wonderland Station Art

Phone: (617) 222-3200

MBTA Stop Page

Wonderland Marketplace & Waterfront Square

Steps from the station, this mixed-use plaza pairs beach-view condos with quick-serve dining—perfect for refueling between boardwalk strolls.

Wonderland Marketplace

Phone: N/A

Development Site

The Track at Suffolk Downs

Jog, bike, or simply soak up racing lore on the revived one-mile oval where Seabiscuit thundered—now Boston’s coolest 27-acre infield park.

The Track at Suffolk Downs

Phone: N/A

Official Site

The Stage at Suffolk Downs

An 8,500-seat, open-air venue hosting summer tours—from indie rock to Latin pop—set against the grandstand skyline.

The Stage at Suffolk Downs

Phone: N/A

Official Site

Northgate Shopping Center

Route 60’s retro strip mall (1962) packs Market Basket, Burlington, and a 24-hour CVS—handy for beach snacks or forgotten chargers.

Northgate Shopping Center

Phone: (617) 332-3800

Leasing Site

Showcase Cinema de Lux Revere

Recliners, Dolby audio, and full bar service elevate blockbuster nights—look for Tuesday deals and summer drive-in throwbacks.

Showcase Cinema de Lux

Phone: (781) 286-1660

Official Site

Cronin Memorial Skating Rink

DCR’s twin-sheet ice arena hosts public skates, youth hockey, and Friday night DJ sessions—rentals and hot cocoa on site.

Cronin Skating Rink

Phone: (781) 284-9491

Official Site

Harry Della Russo Stadium

Friday-night lights meet ocean breezes at this 2,000-seat turf complex—summer soccer leagues and outdoor movie nights keep the stands lively.

Harry Della Russo Stadium

Phone: (781) 286-8190

Parks & Rec

Gibson Park & Playground

Bring a picnic to this riverside greenway sporting ballfields, a boat ramp, and spectacular Chelsea Creek sunsets.

Gibson Park

Phone: (781) 286-8190

Parks & Rec

Hill Park

A neighborhood gem honoring Sgt. James G. Hill—climb the overlook for a quiet panorama of Rumney Marsh and the Boston skyline.

Hill Park

Phone: (781) 286-8190

Parks & Rec

William G. Reinstein Bandstand & DCR Bathhouse

Catch summer concerts under the art-deco bandstand, then tour the 1920s bathhouse’s terrazzo murals celebrating the golden age of Revere Beach.

Revere Beach Bandstand

Phone: (781) 485-2803

DCR Site

Markey Memorial Footbridge

This curved pedestrian span frames Instagram-worthy sunrise shots and links the MBTA plaza directly to the shoreline promenade.

Markey Bridge

Phone: N/A

DCR Site

Point of Pines Beach

Locals slip to the quiet north-end sands for kite surfing and lighthouse views toward Nahant—parking is resident-only, so arrive by bike or bus.

Point of Pines Beach

Phone: N/A

City of Revere

Short Beach

Bordering Winthrop, this tiny crescent is prized by families for tide-pooling and shore-bird spotting away from the boulevard crowds.

Short Beach

Phone: (617) 727-5350

DCR Site

Revere Beach Farmer’s Market

Friday afternoons (June-Oct.) the American-Legion lawn fills with live music, craft vendors, and farm-fresh corn picked that morning.

Revere Farmers Market

Phone: (781) 286-8190

Market Info

Revere Beach Partnership Visitor Center

Pick up walking-tour maps, browse vintage boardwalk photos, and chat with volunteers about upcoming beach festivals.

Revere Visitor Center

Phone: (781) 902-9742

RevereBeach.com

St. Anthony of Padua Church

Completed in 1949, this Italian-Romanesque landmark glows with Venetian-mosaic Stations of the Cross and soaring barrel vaults.

St Anthony of Padua

Phone: (781) 289-1234

Parish Site

Immaculate Conception Church

This 1930 granite church anchors Beach Street with Boston architect Charles Donagh Maginnis’s soaring Gothic nave and hand-painted ceiling.

Immaculate Conception Church

Phone: (781) 284-9607

Parish Site

First Congregational Church of Revere (1890)

Victorian-shingle steeple, Tiffany-style windows, and a Wednesday-night food pantry serving 400 families embody this community hub’s civic heart.

First Congregational Church

Phone: (781) 284-4158

Official Site

Revere City Hall (1912)

Neo-Classical columns and copper dome crown the seat of civic life—join a Monday-night council meeting to see local democracy in action.

Revere City Hall

Phone: (781) 286-8100

City Site

Revere Public Library

Inside the 1880 granite stacks, find local-history archives, free makerspace computers, and rotating art shows beneath stained-glass skylights.

Revere Public Library

Phone: (781) 286-8380

Library Site

Rumney Marsh Kayak Launch (Ballard Street)

Slip into peaceful creeks via the city-maintained floating dock—rentals and lessons pop up on summer weekends.

Rumney Marsh Kayak Launch

Phone: N/A

City Site

Belle Isle Boardwalk Trail

A 0.7-mile wooden walkway floats above spartina grass, offering bird-hide blinds and interpretive panels on estuarine ecology.

Belle Isle Boardwalk

Phone: (617) 727-5350

DCR Site

Bianchi’s Pizza

Paper-plate legend—since 1952, locals grab crispy, cheese-blanketed slices to-go and devour them on the seawall steps from the oven.

Bianchi's Pizza

Phone: (781) 284-9472

Official Site

Dryft Seafood & Raw Bar

Beachfront chic—sip oyster-happy-hour rosé while the chef plates uni-carbonara and saffron-poached lobster tails.

Dryft Restaurant

Phone: (857) 345-2717

Official Site

Fine Line Craft Pizza & Beer Bar

Neapolitan pies, 28 rotating taps, and a surf-club vibe make this sibling to Dryft the go-to for post-beach IPAs.

Fine Line Revere

Phone: (781) 629-1839

Official Site

Mission Beach House

Inside the SpringHill Suites hotel, chef-driven small plates meet panoramic decks—don’t miss $1 oyster Mondays.

Mission Beach House

Phone: (781) 629-7242

Official Site

Volare Restaurant & Bar

Old-world Sicilian hospitality—think Nonna’s red-sauce classics, live jazz nights, and a marble-topped martini bar open till 1 a.m.

Volare Restaurant

Phone: (781) 629-4762

Official Site

Rincón Limeño Peruvian Cuisine

Ceviche mixto, lomo saltado, and pisco sours bloom with lime-bright flavors in this Broadway favorite’s vibrant dining room.

Rincon Limeno

Phone: (781) 284-2670

Official Site

Sabella’s Ravioli & Italian Foods

Family-run since 1989—stock up on spinach-ravioli, Sunday-gravy meatballs, and take-home lasagna for your seaside rental.

Sabella's Ravioli

Phone: (781) 286-0820

Official Site

Brewin Café

Turkish-Mediterranean breakfast hub—house-baked simit, Anatolian menemen, and specialty roasts draw digital nomads to the sunny brick interior.

Brewin Cafe

Phone: (781) 286-2600

Official Site

Rice Passions Thai & Sushi

Pad Thai, panang curry, and creative maki rolls shine at this cozy spot—lunch combos are a steal for hungry beachgoers.

Rice Passions

Phone: (781) 629-4342

Official Site

D’Parma Italian Restaurant (Broadway)

House-made fettuccine alfredo, veal saltimbocca, and wood-fired pizzas headline this warm trattoria with sidewalk-string-light seating.

D'Parma Restaurant

Phone: (781) 286-2828

Official Site

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