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 Acres of botanical marvels |
125 Arborway Boston, MA 02130-3500 United States +1 617 524 1718 http://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/ |
This botanical garden, located in Jamaica Plain, is the crown jewel in Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace, which is the chain of Boston parks that he created. The manicured grounds, under the management of Harvard University, are filled with exotic flora that are tagged with species and genus names for the eager amateur botanist. The annual "Lilac Sunday" during the second week of May draws thousands of visitors to enjoy the beauty of over 500 lilac bushes. Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Mark O'Neill |
 Photo: Michael W. Nowill |
 Photo: Mark O'Neill |
 Photo: Liz Shuman |
 Photo: Liz Kelleher |
 Photo: Simon Wu |
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 Photo: Liz Kelleher |
 Photo: John Monahan |
 Photo: R.I. Bustos |
 Photo: Phil Pool  |
 Photo: Paul W. Locke |
 Photo: Joshua Dreyfus |
 Photo: Stephen Masiello |
 Photo: Kendal Harder |
 Photo: dzjeni |
 Photo: Erik Berman |
 Photo: Jacob Xavier |
 Photo: Christa Smith |
 Photo: Robert Mayer |
 Photo: G.Menon |
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 Photo: David Harrison |
 Photo: Sam Hammer |
 Photo: tanyonghau |
 Photo: Brian Robinson |
 Photo: Emily Sweeney |
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Poet and playwright buried here |
95 Forest Hills Avenue Boston, MA 02130 United States +1 617 524 0128 http://www.foresthillscemetery... |
From early spring through late fall, visitors can take a guided tour through the gardens and foliage of this peaceful, beautiful cemetery. The garden-style graveyard is the burial site of playwright Eugene O'Neill and poet E.E. Cummings. On Sundays during warm months, meet at the big Gothic gate for a sculpture tour. Do not miss the Garden of Memories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: kathrynprybylski |
 Photo: Amy Joyce |
 Photo: Amy Joyce |
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 Photo: tony yang |
 Photo: Adam Trotter |
 Photo: Paul Moody |
 Photo: David Edward Nelson |
 Photo: Paul Chibeba |
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Glacial pond and outdoor park |
Between The Jamaicaway and Perkins Street Boston, MA 02130 United States +1 617 635 4505 / +1 617 635 7275 http://www.jamaicapond.com/ |
This large pond was carved out by glaciers during the last Ice Age. Unusually deep and cold, the pond is linked via underground channels to other bodies of water along the Jamaicaway. The park features one path for walkers and runners and another path for cyclists. During the summer months, you can rent a rowboat or sailboat, or you can fish for trout, bass, salmon and perch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Don Ayer |
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 Photo: Ben Sheldon |
 Photo: David Salafia |
 Photo: Don Ayer |
 Photo: Samuel C. Blackman |
 Photo: Samuel C. Blackman |
 Photo: Victoria Boardman |
 Photo: David Tames |
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Green hills, barbecues and skating |
23 Newton Street Boston, MA 02446 United States +1 617 730 2081 / +1 617 739 7518 http://www.townofbrooklinemass... |
Formerly the family estate of an early U.S. ambassador to Japan, this park's Japanese stone lantern is the only reminder of Larz Anderson's fascination with the Far East. Residents and visitors frequent these grounds throughout the year. Warm weather brings families flying kites and barbecuing, while the winter months are for sledding down the hillsides and ice-skating at the outdoor skating rink. The Museum of Transportation is located on the grounds. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Ari K |
 Photo: Ari K |
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 Photo: Kristen Smyth |
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