New England Aquarium: Boston
The New England Aquarium in Boston is located right on Boston's scenic waterfront. Colorful & educational exhibits feature more than 8,000 aquatic creatures, including the playful penguin pool. Highlights of the Boston... bostoncentral.com
Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area
You don't have to head to the suburbs for a day in nature. Take a short ferry ride to one of Boston's many harbor islands. Enjoy hiking trails, fishing and picnic areas, and lots more. 34 islands make up the cluster of... bostoncentral.com
Blue Hills Ski Area (Ragged Mountain)
Blue Hills is a small area just south of Boston. It is an inexpensive and close alternative for families with children, and for those living in Boston on on the South Shore who need a skiing fix between trips North to ... bostoncentral.com
Blue Hills State Reservation
Located only minutes from the bustle of downtown Boston, the Blue Hills Reservation stretches over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham, Milton to Randolph, providing a green oasis in an urban environment. Rising above th... bostoncentral.com
Franklin Park Zoo
Get Close.Opened in 1912, this 72-acre site nestled in Bostons historic Franklin Park features an array of wildlife from all over the world. Come face-to-face with an African lion in the Kalahari Kingdom, visit Masai... visitnewengland.com
Arnold Arboretum - Boston, Ma
"Charles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927) was appointed the Arboretum's first director in 1873 and spent the following 54 years shaping the policies and programs of the Arnold Arboretum. Since its inception, it has served as a... waymarking.com
Weston Ski Track
A ski center designed to give people in the Greater Boston area the chance to alpine ski, cross country ski and snowshoe close to home. Weston Ski Track is a cross-country ski and snowshoeing center serving the Boston ... bostoncentral.com
Boston African-american National Historic Site
Located in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, the site includes 15 pre-Civil War structures relating to the history of Boston's 19th century African-American community, including: the African Meeting House, t... museumland.net
Boston National Historical Park
Discover the revolutionary generation of Bostonians who blazed a trail from colonialism to independence. Boston National Historical Park is an association of sites that together give the visitor a coherent view of the cit... museumland.net
Boston Common
The Common an Historic Overview In 1634, only four years after John Winthrop and the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony settled the Shawmut Peninsula and created the town of Boston, these colonists bought a 48-acre tract ... hmdb.org
Noanet Woodlands
The appeal of the Noanet Woodlands is the view from the top of Noanet Peak. You'll be hard pressed to find a vista that conceals nearby suburbia so well this close to Boston. This unique rock-top can be found by Caryl Trai... trailpeak.com
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
- Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation's foremost parkmaker. Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston in 1883 and established at "Fairsted" the w... wildernet.com
Decordova Museum & Sculpture Park - Lincoln, Ma
From www.decordova.org/decordova/sculp_park/sculp_park.htmlThe DeCordova Sculpture Park, encompassing 35 acres of rolling woodlands and lawns, is the largest park of its kind in New England (http://www.decordova.org/decor... waymarking.com
Rocky Woods
The reservation features over six miles of former woods roads and footpaths through rolling hills of white pine and red oak that are part of both the Neponset River Watershed and the Charles River Watershed. Rocky ledges a... trailpeak.com
Castle Island
Castle Island is a unique 22 acre park that goes along Dorchester Bay. Not exactly rugged singletrack or challenging hiking, but the long walking/biking trail snakes around Castle Island is a beautiful, serene trip that is... trailpeak.com
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Broadmoors nine miles of walking trails guide you through a variety of field, woodland, and wetland habitats. A recent addition to the sanctuary is a 1/4 mile trail and boardwalk along the bank of Indian Brook and over... bostoncentral.com
Hammond Pond
So much to do in this space just outside of Boston!!! Some great bouldering, nice easy mntn biking, trails to run or walk, and a nice spot to throw your boat into!! Directions: From 9 east or west to the Hammond Pond Parkw... trailpeak.com
Boston Yacht Haven
Welcome to Boston Yacht Haven, Bostons newest and most luxurious marina complex on Commercial Wharf in downtown Boston Massachusetts. Boston Yacht Haven offers mega-yacht accommodations in a exclusive 75 slip marina and ... landbigfish.com