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
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
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon, Massachusetts
This loop begins with a quick climb to the Moose Hill Fire Tower, then settles in for a flat, sweeping stroll through the woods. At the park?s southern edge, you get terrific views from Allen Ledge and Bluff Head, where grani... trails.com
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
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
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
Sandy Pond Campground
Two sandy beaches, canoe rentals, fishing, organized activities, arcade, playground and hiking. Close to C.C. canal and historic Plymouth. Golf courses and family camping at its best! landbigfish.com
Cutler Park
The parking area for Cutler Park is located in Needham MA. But the park itself extends into Dedham, Newton, Brookline and Boston. The park consists of a few hills and a lot of trails near an 800-acre marsh along the Charle... trailpeak.com
Jamaica Pond Park, "Emerald Necklace" - Boston, Ma
In the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, near the border with the town of Brookline, is a scenic park that features a large pond with wooded paths providing views of it at every turn. The waymark is centered on the boathou... waymarking.com
Ashland Reservoir
This 155-acre, two-story trout pond is located in Ashland, approximately one mile south of the town's center. The maximum depth is 47 feet; average depth 23 feet. Transparency is fairly good at nine feet, and aquatic veget... anglerweb.com
Farm Pond
This relatively large, shallow, 149-acre natural great pond is located a tenth of a mile northwest of Framingham center. Maximum depth is 18 feet, but the average depth is just 4 feet. The fertile water is moderately trans... anglerweb.com
Garden In The Woods - Framingham, Ma
In Framingham, outside of the Saxonville section of town, is Garden on the Woods, a botanical gardens place that has various landscapes among wooded portions of the property.Getting there can be a challenge if you are not... waymarking.com
Rock Spot Climbing
Rock Spot Climbing offers a Boston location as well as the only dedicated rock climbing gym in Rhode Island. Rock Spot Climbing offers state of the art facilities and its dedicated staff is top-notch. Staff members act... bostoncentral.com
Courageous Sailing Center
Whether it's your first time on a boat or you have years of experience under your belt, when it comes to sailing there's always more to learn. We offer a wide range of courses, led by expert, US Sailing-certified instr... bostoncentral.com