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Revere Beach

3-mile sandy crescent, the first public beach in the U.S., with an annual sand sculpture contest.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei–designed building.

Paul Revere Statue

Statue of a mounted Paul Revere, a key figure in the American Revolution, on a tree-lined path.

Cambridge Common

A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground.

Back Bay Fens

This large greenspace has multiple gardens, playgrounds, ball fields & memorials, plus picnic areas.

Fan Pier Park

Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.

Rose Kennedy Greenway

Bustling urban park providing open lawns, benches, fountains & paved pathways amid waterfront views.

NARA Park

Lakeside park featuring a beach with seasonal swimming, an amphitheater, sports courts & fields.

Lynn Woods Reservation

Municipal forest park with a garden, a cave to explore, & a stone tower with a view of Boston.

Spy Pond Park

Charming waterfront green space featuring a playground, baseball field & boat ramp, plus bike paths.

Freedom Trail

Harold Parker State Forest

Tranquil natural area with trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, picnicking & fishing areas.

Millennium Park

Natural retreat with 6 miles of accessible trails, playing fields, a canoe launch & scenic views.

Deer Island

This historic park offers miles of trails, picnicking & tours of its wastewater treatment plant.

Faneuil Hall Visitor Center

SoWa Open Market

Market open Sundays May–Oct featuring handmade apparel, home items, produce, baked goods & sweets.

Great Dome

Built in 1916, this iconic Neoclassical building at MIT houses a library & a lecture hall.

The New England Holocaust Memorial

Holocaust memorial with 6 illuminated glass towers symbolically etched with 6 million numbers.

Joe Moakley Park

This urban park features baseball & soccer fields, a spray area & a jogging track.

Shedd Park

This 50-acre community park features athletic courts & fields, a splash pad, playground & pavilion.