Parks & Outdoors
Harbor greenways, the Common's old paths, and room to run by the river — Boston's open air, a short walk from the lobby.
The Rose Kennedy Greenway
A mile and a half of gardens, fountains, public art and food vendors — right out our front door.
Piers Park
Harbor and skyline views from East Boston — quiet, green, and best around sunset.
Emerald Necklace
Olmsted’s 1,100-acre chain of parks linking the Fens, Jamaica Pond, the Arboretum and Franklin Park.
Charles River Esplanade
A riverside park for a walk or a run, with the Boston and Cambridge skylines on either side.
Boston Harbor Islands
Forts, beaches and hiking a seasonal ferry ride out. Georges and Spectacle are where to start.
Boston Common & Public Garden
The country’s oldest public park beside America’s first botanical garden. Swan Boats in season.
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Boston’s last remaining salt marsh — trails, birdlife and skyline views, with almost no crowds.
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
281 acres of Olmsted-designed landscape in Jamaica Plain, part of the Emerald Necklace.