Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. That means the clocks are springing forward. It also means that we add an extra hour of daylight to our schedules. Here are just a few ways you can catch some rays.
Eat out(side)
The Bowery Bar
, 2261 Dorchester Ave.
It’s still a bit cold, so keep cozy by reserving
a dine-in yurt atop the Bowery Bar.
Eva
, 279A Newbury St.
If the sun isn’t giving you enough warmth, Eva’s new fire pits will help you out.
River Bar
, 661 Assembly Row, Somerville
Enjoy the year-round patio’s heaters and fire pits while sharing a flatbread pizza.
Get green
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
, 25 Evans Way
Meander around the indoor Courtyard Garden for botanicals without the brrr. Pro tip: Visit in April to see the Hanging Nasturtiums
— the seasonal vines with orange flowers that can reach up to 20 ft long.
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
, 125 Arborway
Take a brisk walk in the sunlight. Bundle up to explore over 15,000 plants at this free arboretum.
For the kids
Franklin Park Zoo
, 1 Franklin Park Rd.
How does a 72º walk sound? Take the kids to see rain forest flora and fauna at the Tropical Forest, or go bird spotting at Bird World.
Garden Walk & Insect Zoo at the Museum of Science
, 1 Science Park
Leaf-cutter ants and carnivorous plants are on full display in this tropical indoor garden.
How are you soaking up the sun? Let us know .