Relaxing in Boston

Escape from the hustle and bustle with these local relaxing spots in Boston. Whether you’re looking for peaceful parks or fun activities, our Spotters have found the perfect spots to unwind in the city. Take a peaceful stroll through the Rose Kennedy Greenway or challenge yourself at Metrorock Climbing Club, a fun spot for climbing enthusiasts. Check out these and many more local gems here for a relaxing time in Boston.

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Rose Kennedy Greenway – Elevated highway to park

"Rose Kennedy Greenway" in Boston was a work in progress for many years. Now it's dotted with sculptures, fountains, food trucks... a true destination!

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Charles River Dam – The Musical Locks

"Charles River Dam" in Boston, with the Musical Locks, is a great place to cross on my bike the water that separates Boston and Cambridge...

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Cris

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Dec 8, 2024
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Brooklyn Boulders – Climbing and community

"Brooklyn Boulders" is a solid addition to the climbing scene in Boston. Of course the choice to set up show in this specific street is deliberate & edgy.

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Cris

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Dec 8, 2024
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Boston Public Library – A palace for books

The "Boston Public Library" is one of the institutions that proves to me that we are a civilized people. I recommend making time for the courtyard...

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Cris

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Dec 8, 2024
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Artisan's Asylum – A communal lab for mad science

"Artisan's Asylum" in Boston is a former warehouse that has been taken over by a collective of engineers and craftspeople. I just think they're crazy good!

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Cris

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Dec 8, 2024
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Thursdays on the Lawn – Picnics on a mansion lawn

The Thursdays on the Lawn on Jamaica Plain make me forget I'm in Boston. This place makes me feel as if I'm in a small village. People leave as neighbors...

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Cris

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Dec 8, 2024
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