Boston Public Garden is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

1. Boston Public Garden

9.6
9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St), Boston, MA
Garden · Beacon Hill · 200 tips and reviews

Gillian B.Gillian Barbieri: Sit on the benches by the pond during the day with a good book. And enjoy a lovely picnic at night with some hot tea. The public garden is truly one of the most beautiful places in Boston.

Emily Y.Emily Yeager: The park benches next to the pond are excellent for people watching and reading a good book on a Saturday afternoon. Read more.

M K.M K: Find the bench used during filming for Good Will Hunting. Great place to sit a while and reflect, reading messages left for Robin Williams! Beautiful.

Commonwealth Avenue Mall is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

2. Commonwealth Avenue Mall

9.1
Commonwealth Ave. (btwn Arlington St. & Mass Ave.), Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 26 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew C: Wonderful tree-lined, middle of the street, yet spacious green park along Comm Ave near the Common... few memorials and statues, some benches, etc along the way!

Travelhound12Travelhound12: A walk along the Promenade here is so relaxing because of the beautiful views offered by the architecture and statues. Plenty of benches to rest on as well.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: French-style boulevard established in 1856. Mall stretches 3/4 of a mile and 7 street blocks (each named alphabetically from A-H as you move away from Public Garden). More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.

Boston Common is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

3. Boston Common

9.5
Tremont St (btwn Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
Park · Beacon Hill · 279 tips and reviews

Andrew Z.Andrew Zoll: Watch out for wet paint on the benches!

Anne N.Anne N: Ladies: If you're on a bench by yourself, you will be hit on aggressively and repeatedly! Amusing, but if you don't think so, stay in motion or bring a buddy.

Pam ☕️ O.Pam ☕️ O: Grab a good book and some coffee from Thinking Cup plop down on a patch of grass or bench.

Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

4. Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar

8.2
1310 Boylston St (at Jersey St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 109 tips and reviews

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: Sit at the bar bench and play your friends in Captain's Mistress!

Michelle D.Michelle Doherty: Hidden bench at end of the bar.. Best seat in the house

Sarah J.Sarah Jasinski: The beef bourgogne special is the best beef bourgogne I've ever had!

The Rose Kennedy Greenway is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

5. The Rose Kennedy Greenway

9.2
Atlantic Ave. (btwn Causeway & Kneeland), Boston, MA
Park · Financial District · 39 tips and reviews

Lizzie H.Lizzie Hatfield: Check out the swinging benches!

Nick B.Nick Bergus: Fun, variable park through the city. Great for a walk, to get lunch from a food truck and more.

Jake S.Jake Smith: A great place for spending a hot day in the city. Lay out on the grass or run through the fountains.

Good Will Hunting Bench is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

6. Good Will Hunting Bench

8.5
Boston Public Garden, Boston, MA
Arts and Entertainment · Beacon Hill · 1 tip

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Relive a bit of movie history via famous scene in Good Will Hunting. Bench is located by walking path along lagoon (away from foot bridge). It is the 3rd backless bench on left. More info via our blog Read more.

The Esplanade is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

7. The Esplanade

9.6
The Esplanade, Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 80 tips and reviews

Jared W.Jared Wilbur: Sitting on the bench in the parking eating your lunch before work is the best! It's also really good for just getting outside and enjoying the day

Ron J.Ron Jeramiah: Awesome park with paddle board rentals and peaceful views. Bathrooms are clean as well.

ThrillistThrillist: Stroll over to Community Boating for a sail on the Charles. If you’re afraid of the water, enjoy a snooze on the Esplanade’s grassy knolls.

Simpli Bar & Bites is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

8. Simpli Bar & Bites

7.9
3840 Washington St (Ukraine Way), Boston, MA
Bar · Forest Hills - Woodbourne · 13 tips and reviews

Jaryn W.Jaryn Wilcox: Very cozy, excellent salted caramel or toffee crunch iced coffees with decadent baked desserts. Sit outdoors and enjoy the weather in the summer or nab the cushioned bench and table in the corner.

Boston.comBoston.com: The stunning pork belly pizza is meticulously crafted with slow-cooked pork belly paired with shredded mozzarella and julienned red onions, topped with arugula and sweet barbecue sauce

Marianne M.Marianne Maguire: get the pretzel pucks and sangria!

Esplanade Playspace is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

9. Esplanade Playspace

7.6
Storrow Dr, Boston, MA
Playground · Back Bay East · 5 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: A zip line, a faux granite mountain, and a giant rope spider web give the kids plenty of ways to burn calories while you relax on a bench and make new friends.

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Super fun playground with some really unique challenges. This rope jungle gym to giant slide is really excellent. Not pictured - rad zip line swing. Best for slightly older kids (4+)

schneidermike s.schneidermike schneidermike: Playground smokers get a ticket to Hell

Prezza is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

10. Prezza

8.8
24 Fleet St (btwn Hanover & North), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 34 tips and reviews

Water W.Water Water: Ribeye, mussels, red leaf salad are awesome! Better than any other restaurants in the neighborhood.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: #5 - IWalked Boston's Top 10 Italian Restaurants. Named after small ancient town in Italy where the chef's grandmother was born. Integrates Italy's Abruzzi region w/other Mediterranean regions.<LINK> Read more.

John R.John R: Try the Ravioli Di Ouvo

The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

11. The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks

8.1
60 Franklin St (at Arch St), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 30 tips and reviews

Nick H.Nick Holroyd: Their seared tuna salad is delicious, and the beer taps are loaded with unique & excellent choices.

Alexandra M.Alexandra Mottern: Amazing gnocchi and crab cakes

Tim C.Tim C: Food is excellent recommend Croque Madame

Scampo is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

12. Scampo

8.1
215 Charles St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · West End · 58 tips and reviews

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: One of the best places to eat in Boston especially if you like Italian. Whole roasted baby lamb special is out of this world!

Dane L.Dane LaBonte: be sure to check out the dyson airblade hand dryers in the bathroom!

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: There’s no theme to Lydia Shire’s Liberty Hotel restaurant, other than “tasty.” Read more.

Abe & Louie's is one of The 13 Best Places for Benches in Boston.

13. Abe & Louie's

8.9
793 Boylston St (at Fairfield St), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Prudential - St. Botolph · 135 tips and reviews

Jay W.Jay Weigle: Bone-in ribeye is so good it's impossible to describe. Potatoes au gratin also amazing.

BrianBrian: Take a look at your dinner napkin. There is a corner hole sewn in so you can connect it to a button on your shirt. Pretty dope.

Chris K.Chris Kobran: The bone in filet is Amazing. Get it. No questions asked