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Castle Island

Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.

Haymarket

Historic outdoor greenmarket specializing in fruits & vegetables, open Fridays & Saturdays.

Red Rock Park

Charles River Esplanade

This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.

Copley Square Park

Storied, small park featuring lawns & a fountain, as well as a seasonal farmer's market & events.

Public Garden

Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.

the Lawn on D

Grassy outdoor space featuring seasonal live music, lawn games & other events, plus concessions.

Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park

Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more.

Boston Public Market

Year-round indoor market with scores of vendors selling local produce, fish, gourmet treats & more.

John Harvard Statue

Iconic bronze statue of John Harvard, the founder of the university, on a 6-ft. plinth.

Franklin Park

This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts.

Boston Public Library

Historic library with grand, Renaissance-style architecture, murals by John Singer Sargent & tours.

Norman B. Leventhal Park

Pleasant city-center park with a garden trellis & walk-through sculptural fountain.

Larz Anderson Park

This landscaped park offers pathways, ponds, gardens, a skating rink & an auto museum.

Boston Massacre Site

Cobblestone ring marking the site of the 1770 civilian massacre & Revolutionary War precursor.

Harvard Yard

This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.

Bunker Hill Monument

Marking the Battle of Bunker Hill, this 221-ft. granite obelisk features 294 steps & scenic views.

Danehy Park

50-acre green space with activities such as softball & soccer, plus paths for jogging & a dog park.

Boston Common

Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park

This popular city park featuring a play area, gardens & views of the water hosts many events.