Places to go in Boston

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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.

125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130, USA

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Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge

Small protected area with wetlands, forested areas & vernal pools for wildlife, plus public trails.

680 Hudson Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA

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Back Bay Fens

This large greenspace has multiple gardens, playgrounds, ball fields & memorials, plus picnic areas.

100 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215, USA

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Blue Hills - Skyline Trail

Quincy, MA 02169, USA

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Blue Hills Reservation

Massive park with views of Boston from the 635-ft-high Great Blue Hill, plus hiking & biking trails.

695 Hillside St, Milton, MA 02186, USA

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Borderland State Park

Circa-early-1900s artist-created park boasts founders' home, woodland trails & pond for activities.

259 Massapoag Ave, North Easton, MA 02356, USA

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Boston Common

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

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Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park

Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.

191w Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02109, USA

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Breakheart Reservation

This forest with hiking trails, lakes & a river offers activities such as fishing & swimming.

177 Forest St, Saugus, MA 01906, USA

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Castle Island

Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.

2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127, USA

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Charles River Esplanade

This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.

Storrow Dr, Boston, MA 02116, USA

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Charles River Reservation

This urban park located along the river features paved paths for walking, running & skating.

1175A Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02135, USA

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Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.

100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA

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Copley Square Park

Storied, small park featuring lawns & a fountain, as well as a seasonal farmer's market & events.

560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

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Fan Pier Park

Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.

1 Courthouse Wy, Boston, MA 02210, USA

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Franklin Park

This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts.

1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121, USA

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Great Brook Farm State Park

An expanse of trails through fields & woods, centered around a working dairy farm, open for tours.

165 North Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741, USA

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Halibut Point State Park

Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center.

Gott Ave, Rockport, MA 01966, USA

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Harold Parker State Forest

Tranquil natural area with trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, picnicking & fishing areas.

133 Jenkins Rd, Andover, MA 01810, USA

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LoPresti Park

Harbor-front park with a promenade offering skyline views, plus basketball courts & a playground.

33 Sumner St, Boston, MA 02128, USA

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Lynn Woods Reservation

Municipal forest park with a garden, a cave to explore, & a stone tower with a view of Boston.

106 Pennybrook Rd, Lynn, MA 01905, USA

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Middlesex Fells Reservation

2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond, plus areas for dog-walking & biking.

4 Woodland Rd, Stoneham, MA 02180, USA

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Millennium Park

Natural retreat with 6 miles of accessible trails, playing fields, a canoe launch & scenic views.

300 Gardner St, Boston, MA 02132, USA

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Norman B. Leventhal Park

Pleasant city-center park with a garden trellis & walk-through sculptural fountain.

130 Congress St, Boston, MA 02110, USA