Boston Area Outdoors
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When visiting Boston, take a breath of fresh air! Experience the many fun, exciting, and historic outdoor attractions the Boston Area has to offer. Avoid the crowds and enjoy these hidden treasures. Save $, all attractions are free or inexpensive, and all are in close proximity to food and lodging.
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Walden Pond State Reservations in Middlesex
A beautiful and historic site to visit during any season, this is a place every Boston tourist should visit. Have a wonderful day outside of the city!
Community Boating Inc. in Boston
Enjoy affordable sailing, April - September! Membership cost includes free lessons of all levels! Kids sail for $1 in Summertime Junior Program.
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park in The World
The DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park is a breath of fresh air on the Boston Area Museum Circuit!
Mt Aubun Cemetery in Watertown
Whether it is foliage, architecture, or sculpture you're looking for, the Mount Auburn Cemetery is an unexpected treasure. Don't miss the tower view!
The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Middlesex
Here lies Chester French (Sculptor of Lincoln Memorial); authors: Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson & Henry David Thoreau.
Harvard Square in Cambridge
Whether you seek the parks, river walk, shopping, historic sites, art, or architecture, Harvard Square is a unique and exciting outdoor urban experience.
Rock Meadow in Belmont
Rock Meadow is a lovely park that is a local favorite site for a brief nature walk. See lovely plants, trees, a bubbling stream & small waterfall. Sans crowd!
House of Seven Gables in Salem
Visit the home of Nathaniel Hawthorne, and other historic sites in Salem, MA. See the Witch Museum, and Historic Custom House, and enjoy the beautiful seaside.
Boston Harbor Islands in Boston
An excellent way to get into nature without leaving the city. Great for a day trip ferry ride, boat tour, sailing tour (see Community Boating Inc.) or camping!
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wanderingpops said 7 months, 3 weeks ago:
We had a short time in the Boston area. Walden Pond was a given, there was no doubt while I was there that I would see where Thoreau spent his time.