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Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
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Of all the beautiful parks in the Boston area, this is my favorite. The park is car-free except for park service vehicles, allowing for a peaceful visit. It contains a few paved roads and many dirt, gravel, and mulch foot paths/trails. I love the towering pines on the Conifer and Beech paths – great for running. A couple of spots in the park provide views of the city. May and October are my favorite months to visit.
Beautiful, luscious arboretum tucked away from the traffic and busy streets in Jamaica Plains. Lots of tree species and other plants, many folks running and walking dogs. Very peaceful and enjoyable! Free entrance for people on foot.
Beautiful, peaceful, part of the “Emerald Necklace”. Cute visitor center with knowledgeable staff. Stop by the bonsai garden, quick walk through. Roses were in bloom when I visited. There are a lot of member perks (example: seeing the corpse flower bloom) - might be worthwhile if living close by and frequenting/supporting the park.
It was a nice time spent on a Saturday afternoon. Went there around 6. Getting there was a hike for us. But, parking was easy, on street near the entrance. Took a trail around the park. Very nice and quiet to be amidst nature. Kids loved running around in the grass chasing bunnies and watching turtles swim in the pond.
A great place to just escape or spend time with someone. There’s so many different plants and flowers that it will have you feeling refreshed. There’s something for everyone here. Too often we got caught in the hustle and bustle of life, but the Arboretum is a great place to just slow down and rest or have deep conversations. Highly recommend!
Such a beautiful piece of nature tucked away near the city. Arnold Arboretum is a peaceful place to walk around and enjoy the outdoors. There are many different paths you can explore and various plants blooming at a given time. Highly recommend checking this park out!
One of my favorite places to walk around. It’s beautiful in every season and if you’re willing to wander, you can find some beautiful trails/paths with less people than the main paths. Parking isn’t the best but if you go during a weekday it’s usually easy to find a spot.
