Rent a canoe or kayak and shove off from the dock onto the Charles River, or just pack a picnic and enjoy the view. There’s ample free parking here, too, unlike many spots along the river. Read more.
A favorite among kite enthusiasts for its windy location and wide-open space. There are also walking trails and sports fields, a well as a salt marsh area perfect for birds and birders alike. Read more.
The only remaining commercial building in Boston built (in 1875) from a design by famed architect HH Richardson, who also designed Trinity Church in Copley Square and Harvard's Sever Hall. Read more.
