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Boston Public Garden
9 818 reviews
#1 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Spectacular plantings beautifully maintained, swans, ducklings, clean and comfortable, walking bridges and
paths
, fascinating people, George Washington’s magnigicant statue- the ideal quiet get away in the perfect..."
"A true testimony to horticulture in New England Ideal use of common space, history abounds Present day well represented by
park
goers, puppies, locals, tourists It is officially summer when the swan boats return!!!"
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Arnold Arboretum
656 reviews
#2 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"... Day, trees from Asia and cork trees from Portugal, linden trees and climbers, hill with birches and
bonsai collection
, maples and oaks, beech trees - one can explore and always be surprised by something new!"
"Arnold Arboretum is free every day of the year — 281 acres of flowering trees, 100’s of different trees from all over the world, many
paths
to view thousands of flowering plants and a pretty little lake and stream..."
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Rose Kennedy Greenway
540 reviews
#3 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Stunning
green space
just before you enter the North End! Large swings perfect from adults & kids, animal statues the little ones love & tons of seating &
green space
."
"One of the most unique city
parks
you'll ever visit, the stunning Greenway allow you to stroll through block after block of central Boston on what used to be a major freeway (now buried underground)."
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Charles River Esplanade
732 reviews
#4 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"The
park
also has gorgeous horticulture maintained by the Esplanade Association, Boston's most impressive tree canopy, and scores of family-friendly events and activities from 5Ks to free fitness classes to
park
t..."
"The combination of a great family atmosphere and the Boston Pops prepping the audience for the 4th of
July fireworks
makes the Charles River Esplanade a must see and do."
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
3 101 reviews
#5 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"With renewed vision including contemporary, children's and community
arts
programming, robust special events scheduling, artists in residence, hands-on
arts
making workshops, greater interpretive and educational o..."
"This museum is just absolutely amazing, full of
great art
pieces, from Durer to Rafael, Rembrandt, you name it...Isabella Stewart Garden designed it and made it feel you like you are at her home.. you must visit i..."
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Castle Island
522 reviews
#6 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"It's always a relaxing day to
stroll
or picnic, fish, people watch, wave to boats passing in or out out of Boston Harbor and planes inbound overhead to Logan airport across the bay into East Boston."
"There is a fishing pier where people catch huge blue fish daily, a beautiful walkway along the water and Carson Beach, a playground, a children’s beach, lots of
benches
to just sit and take in the beauty!"
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Boston Common
6 415 reviews
#7 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"... flora and fauna of Boston while you stroll by its paths in which you encounter monuments of the
Freedom Trail
as well as a skating rink (the Frogs Pond), playing area for children, plenty squirrels that you ma..."
"There’s lots to do! There’s a place for a little kids to swim in the fresh water wading pool called Frog Pond, a carousel for them to ride, plenty of shade
trees
and benches, as well as beautiful bronze monuments."
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Frog Pond
241 reviews
#8 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Statues and fountains that commemorate our country's history, homages to Poe, a great
park
to run, picnic, and enjoy."
"It's a throw-back to a time and place where you can enjoy the outdoors, set in a wonderful old
rink
, in the middle of the park in down-town Boston."
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George's Island
181 reviews
#9 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"I chose this island of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreational Area to learn about the history of
Fort Warren
."
"The
visitor center
is great and and there's a few picnic areas with shade."
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Commonwealth Avenue Mall
88 reviews
#10 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Beautiful
statues
including a memorial to the firefighters who died in the Vendome fire, and memorials to important figures in history."
"This is a lovely avenue lined with beautiful homes that takes you from the Fenway area to the
Boston Gardens
."
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New England Aquarium
5 625 reviews
#11 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"This is a world class aquarium with a magnificent Giant ocean tank and excellent smaller specialty
displays
, among them the very rare leafy sea dragons, and one of the oldest and largest in captivity."
"Ans I was amazed on how much fun I had! Touching stingrays and other
animals
, watching the penguins being fed and going around the gigantic aquarium in the middle of the building is certainly fun! Kids, teens, adu..."
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Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
113 reviews
#12 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"After eating at the Boston Public Market, my wife, son, daughter-in-law, and I strolled down to the Boston Harbor through this Waterfront
Park
, where families, couples, and individuals were relaxing and eating lun..."
"Our favorite place for an evening
stroll
during Christmas holidays!"
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Spectacle Island
117 reviews
#13 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"What a nice experience,a 30 minute ferry ride from Boston to the island,the weather was beautiful and the island very hikeable with great views from the summits.Lots of places to enjoy a
picnic
,beach has a roped o..."
"For those of you from out of town, please note that the
Boston Harbor Islands
are magical, and loaded with history, for example, pirate lore and haunted places."
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The Lawn On D
65 reviews
#14 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Had good
fun
time playing some outdoor games with my kiddo while sipping down some beers."
"
All ages
welcome and things to do such as games, live music in the evenings, food available."
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Paul Revere Mall
104 reviews
#15 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"This is on the
Freedom Trail
route heading from the Paul Revere House to the Old North Church."
"This is a
park
near the Old North Church."
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Jamaica Pond
56 reviews
#16 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"It lies between Olmstead Park and Arnold Arboretum and is located above (west) of Jamaica Plain
neighborhood
."
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Franklin Park Zoo
428 reviews
#17 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"(looking at you Philly Zoo!!) There’s also a
butterfly
garden which you can roam through, and I was lucky enough to have several of them land on me by their own accord."
"Having been to every major Zoo Bronx, San Diego, Washington DC, Columbus, etc. Franklin Park's
children's zoo
and gorillla exhibit on par with the best they have to offer."
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Little Brewster Island and Lighthouse
37 reviews
#18 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"
Great tour
by the NP and US Coast Guard."
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Piers Park
27 reviews
#19 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Plenty of grassy areas,
benches
, tables, etc, for sitting and relaxing, a small workout area, nice playground and the pier all give you your own space."
"Beautiful views of the harbor and a very clean and safe
park
."
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Chestnut Hill Reservoir
36 reviews
#20 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"We were quite entertained watching all of the wildlife in the reservoir; we spotted turtles, ducks,
geese
, swans, and one great blue herring."
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The Fens
32 reviews
#21 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"TA has separate review listings for both Emerald Necklace Parks and for James P. Kelleher
Rose Garden
so ... here the focus is on "The Fens" (minus those other treasures) and there is much to cover!"
"This is such a great
park
to explore."
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Norman B. Leventhal Park
21 reviews
#22 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"It is attractively laid out, has a terrific
fountain
and even has yoga classes."
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Emerald Necklace
19 reviews
#23 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"The entirety of Olmstead's design incorporates play areas, natural beauty, play
parks
, a zoo, golf course, memorials, ponds, rivers, an arboretum, and so much more."
"We broke the chain up by going from the beginning to
Jamaica Pond
the first day (1-16 from the downloadable map) and then started at Ward Pond the second day and ended in Boston Commons (17-46)."
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James P Kelleher Rose Garden
20 reviews
#24 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"
Park
renovations were completed in August, 2019 and during our September visit, it was an absolute delight to wander into this garden of a formal, rose-infused English-style paradise."
"Approximately in two weeks, the hundreds of kinds of roses in James P. Kelleher Rose Garden will be in
full bloom
."
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Peddocks Island
26 reviews
#25 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"There are a variety of berries found on the island, as well as apple and beach plum
trees
."
"The now-empty mortar and cannon emplacements are still there, and nicely signed for
visitors
."
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Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway
10 reviews
#26 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Just love this wonderful place is an otherwise busy city to meet & greet, walk the
labyrinth
, marvel at the Abstract Sculpture, a split rhomboid dodecahedron, that annually reconfigures to create a new sculptural..."
"The location is tucked into the area next to the North End and near the Rose Kennedy Greenway
Parks
."
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Thompson Island
11 reviews
#27 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Franklin Park
9 reviews
#28 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
"Franklin Park was the last park added to the Emerald Necklace chain of
parks
and is named in honor of Boston-born Benjamin Franklin."
"This is a nice
park
in the JP Roxbury and Dorchester part of Boston ."
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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
12 reviews
#29 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Independence Wharf
7 reviews
#30 of 61 Nature & Parks in Boston
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Boston Public Garden
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Boston Common
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Boston Public Garden
Arnold Arboretum
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Charles River Esplanade
Castle Island
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Boston for couples?
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Boston Public Garden
Arnold Arboretum
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These are the best places for groups seeking nature & parks in Boston:
Boston Public Garden
Rose Kennedy Greenway
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Castle Island
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Which places provide the best nature & parks in Boston for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly nature & parks in Boston:
Boston Public Garden
Arnold Arboretum
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Charles River Esplanade
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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