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Local gems in Boston

Boston, Massachusetts rewards those who look beyond the well-known routes. The Arnold Arboretum offers quiet walks among rare trees, and the Boston Athenæum is one of the country's oldest independent membership libraries. Adams National Historical Park in nearby Quincy brings presidential family history to life, while Belle Isle Marsh Reservation preserves open salt marsh within the city itself. Venture further and you find the Annisquam Harbor Light, the Beauport Museum in Gloucester, and the pastoral grounds of Appleton Farms. Closer in, Beaver Brook Reservation and the Blue Hills Reservation provide genuine breathing room away from the urban bustle.

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