Boston Harbor Islands
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, visit historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming—all within reach of downtown Boston. Y... nps.gov
New England Aquarium
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
Breakheart Reservation
With hardwood forests, two lakes, seven rocky outcroppings, and a rambling section along the Saugus River, the 640-acre Breakheart Reservation is loved by many a dog from the Boston area. The natural resources that are par... trailpeak.com
Lynn Woods
Lynn Woods is twenty-two hundred acres of second growth New England forest available for hiking, birding, horseback riding, fishing and mountain biking, which recently has become the most popular use of the Woods. Snows... igougo.com
Middlesex Fells Reservation
The Fells is a 2,000 acre natural treasure, something all too rare in this urban/suburban landscape. A diverse landscape of rocky hills, meadows, wetlands, oak and hickory forests, quiet ponds, vernal pools, and panora... bostoncentral.com
Metro Rock
A great gym located on the North side of Boston rockandice.com
Horn Pond
This 102 acre raised natural great pond is located a half-mile south of Woburn Center. Maximum depth is 40 feet; average depth 10 feet. Transparency (in summer at least) is only fair at six feet. Aquatic vegetation is scan... anglerweb.com
Boston Common
Boston Common is Boston, Massachusetts' most famous public park and the oldest city park in the United States, dating as far back as 1634. It is 50 acres in size. The Common is bounded by Tremont Street, Park Street, B... bostoncentral.com
Harold Parker State Forest
Towns of Andover and North Andover, about 25 miles north of Boston. The terrain is relatively flat, with some rolling sections and short climbs. Watch out for hikers and horseback riders, especially around the ponds and trail... trails.com
Breakheart Reservation
Five miles NW of Saugus. Two short hikes, one traveling along lakes, the other along ridges, present the area offering. Special attractions: Boston skyline, Central Massachusetts, and New Hampshire vistas; spring-summer flowe... trails.com
Revere Beach Reservation
Water quality is moderately clean. Used to be very dirty but Revere Beach is in close proximity to the Deer Island Water Treatment Plant. The water tends to get better every year. The only downfall to the water quality is aft... splocs.com
Southwest Corridor Park
Southwest Corridor Park is a 3.9-mile linear park through the Boston neighborhoods of South End, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain. A recreation and commuter route popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists, the corridor is a trium... trails.com
Boston National Historic 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 African American National Historic Site
It has roughly two dozen sites on the north face of Beacon Hill. These historic buildings were homes, businesses, schools, and churches of a thriving black community that, in the face of great opposition, fought the... americanheritage.com
Beaver Brook Reservation
- * Information Provided By Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation * Ponds, fields, marsh, and a cascading waterfall make the park's north section a delightful place to walk or picnic. The more developed s... wildernet.com
Endicott Park
Endicott Park hosts many family activities from gardening to hay rides... patch.com
Action Games Paintball
This is a great place for the novice player, who is playing for the first time. It's also only 20 minutes north of Boston, just off of Rte 93. pbplanet.com
Minuteman Bikeway
You won't get lonely on the Minuteman Bikeway. The 11-mile rail-trail through suburban Boston is one of New England's most popular trails. Warm summer weekends in particular bring folks of all ages and abilities elbow to e... traillink.com