Greater Boston Area Recommendations
Sightseeing
Assortment of activities to do including swimming, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, leaf-watching in the fall, etc. Also, a significant historical landmark as it was Henry David Thoreau's residence.
17 locals recommend
Walden Pond State Reservation
915 Walden StAssortment of activities to do including swimming, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, leaf-watching in the fall, etc. Also, a significant historical landmark as it was Henry David Thoreau's residence.
Apple picking and pumpkin patch available in the fall. Great for families, couples, groups of friends, etc.! One of the oldest orchards in Massachusetts.
Dowse Orchards Pick-Your-Own Field
30 Rockwood StApple picking and pumpkin patch available in the fall. Great for families, couples, groups of friends, etc.! One of the oldest orchards in Massachusetts.
Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1951, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. Today the Freedom Trail is a world-renowned, signature tourist experience attracting over 4 million people annually to visit Boston's precious 17th-, 18th- , and 19th-century sites.
-thefreedomtrail.org
40 locals recommend
Freedom Trail
Freedom TrailPreserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1951, the Freedom Trail is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution and beyond. Today the Freedom Trail is a world-renowned, signature tourist experience attracting over 4 million people annually to visit Boston's precious 17th-, 18th- , and 19th-century sites.
-thefreedomtrail.org
New England Aquarium
1 Central WharfRent a canoe or kayak and enjoy the experience and views!
6 locals recommend
Charles River Canoe & Kayak : Nahanton Park, Newton
455 Nahanton StRent a canoe or kayak and enjoy the experience and views!
Kenmore Square
623 Commonwealth AvenueGreat for hiking, picnic, dogs, families. There is an exercise trail with exercise equipment. Tennis court at the park. Right down the road from my house!
8 locals recommend
Cold Spring Park
1094 Beacon StGreat for hiking, picnic, dogs, families. There is an exercise trail with exercise equipment. Tennis court at the park. Right down the road from my house!
Neighborhoods
Gloucester is known for its beaches such as Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach and more! Beautiful white sands and lots to explore.
51 locals recommend
Gloucester
Gloucester is known for its beaches such as Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach and more! Beautiful white sands and lots to explore.
Home to Harvard University, Harvard Square is also historic, charming and has lots of restaurants and shops to check out! Located in Cambridge, MA.
342 locals recommend
Harvard Square
Brattle StreetHome to Harvard University, Harvard Square is also historic, charming and has lots of restaurants and shops to check out! Located in Cambridge, MA.