outdoor activities

Active & outdoors in Boston

Boston, Massachusetts offers a wide range of outdoor activities across the city and its surroundings. Boston Common and the adjoining Public Garden provide green space for walks and relaxation in the heart of the city. The Arnold Arboretum and Boston Nature Center offer quieter natural escapes, while Blue Hills Reservation and Beaver Brook Reservation open up broader trails for hikers. Along the coast, Belle Isle Marsh Reservation and Bakers Island Light reward those who seek waterside scenery. History and the outdoors intersect at Boston National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. Runners will recognize the Boston Marathon Starting Line as a landmark in its own right.

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