Best of BOSTON
The 5 Best Parks & Sights in Boston
Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular parks & sights in Boston.
Public Garden
Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (18636 reviews).”
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities.
“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (4684 reviews).”
James P. Kelleher Rose Garden
Small, charming garden with a variety of rose bushes, plus statues, a fountain & arched trellises.
“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (487 reviews).”
Boston Common
Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.
“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (38499 reviews).”
Rhododendrons
A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional parks & sights experiences in Boston.
“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 5/5 rating on Google Maps (66 reviews).”