The Greenway is such a breath of fresh air. So crazy how the highway used to be in its place. There…read moreis quite a bit to look at while walking - pop up art pieces all along the way, beautiful trees, and even some wildlife - mostly birds and rabbits, but every now and again, I'll see a turkey. Toward the North End, there's a carousel and often there is at least one food truck - usually a sweet treat. Luke's lobster is nearby the carousel too. During the summer, they have an artisan market and even some food trucks. There aren't any bathrooms but right across the street - Atlantic, there are a few options--the Marriott at Long wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, and the Intercontinental.

This is a lovely green space, throughout a part of downtown Boston. I came to see the jahari Ortega…read morepublic, interactive, installation art exhibit. That looks like doorknocker earrings, but it's an actual swing. It took me back to my preteen/teen years in the 90s. The "green space" itself is covered with lush grass, beautiful flowers, and trees. There are quite a few benches for you to sit and rest, enjoy a snack or lunch. I followed the Greenway all the way down to Fanueil Hall, where there was a farmer's market and a carousel. Nice way to spend an afternoon.

5 stars Cool trails,…read morecreepy old bunkers, and beautiful trees. Even saw deer here! The only downside to this place is that it is a little close to the road and you can hear the cars speeding by if you are close. Other than that, it is a wonderful wildlife refuge.

There were a lot of cars, but who knows where the people were? I read there was a park center with…read morerest room, but unclear how much of a trek it was from the parking lot and I'm afraid of ticks. No animals were allowed, although my dog would have loved it. I get it, but it would be more convincing if there wasn't some huge plant next door. For a the path was well maintained though, and small areas off the path you could get to without injury.

This is actually a five star walking path/bicycle path . The only reason I give it four stars is…read morethat when you get to the end, it turns into dirt and it looks a little sketchy going out into nowhere once you leave the Encore Boston harbor area. This is a fabulous place to hang out relax and enjoy the afternoon looking at the ocean. Encore Boston harbor has made this part of the path with a brick pathway about 12 to 15 feet wide. Steel chained along the ocean nautical presence. Beautiful gardens I would come just to see the gardens outside of Encore Boston harbor but this is a free path. You do not have to be a visitor of the hotel or casino. This is open to the public. Uncle Boston Harry also has a big dog that you can go down for the shuttle going back-and-forth to the waterfront downtown. I believe to the Marriott Long Wharf. There are a lot of benches to relax and sit down and enjoy the view day or night as uncle Boston Harbour has the whole place lit up bright. Definitely safe always full of people. This is a great place to come read a book or just sit for a half hour and become mellow. I suggest to bring a drink and a snack with you as there is no food for sale out here. If you happen to be coming from out of town and staying at Encore Boston harbor, you definitely want to walk around the building on this path. It is absolutely beautiful taking the gardens and make sure you bring your camera. Encore Boston harbor has a huge amount of free parking so don't hesitate to drive over there is a parking spot available.

This is a nice area to enter into the wharf area. Amer around and player area for the kids to start…read moreand then across the street is the Christopher Columbus Park and the wharf with the aquarium. Lots of things to do and great for just walking around and enjoying the day.

All my daughter wanted this year for her 22nd birthday was for the family to spend the day on the…read more Islands, specifically George's and Lovell's and that's what we did. We haven't been in about 10 yrs and was so happy to see some amenity upgrades to keep people interested. They added a little playground/ slide for the kids, doesn't look Civil War ish but I'm sure is helpful for young ones lol a fantastic Welcome center with items they've found on Island or that era and a 9 minute movie introduction to the History of George's Island All Islands are carry out what you bring in so be aware of that. George's Island has Salty's food bar with really good prices considering everything has to be brought over on the ferry. We like to picnic and have a feast for dinner once back on the mainland. Bathrooms were clean and plentiful on George's and a composting loo on Lovell's. Free water taxi to Island hop to the other Islands to explore. I've been coming here since I was 12 and I'm SO happy that the BHI are growing with the times and there is still such an interest. The views of the cityscape are just awesome, it's like a world away even though you can see the skyline. LOVE IT ! Also, in all this time we've driven into the city to park but chose to go out of Hingham this time. We'll stick with that from Now on unless we need shopping downtown. Hingham offers free parking with the purchase of the Island ticket!! And Wahlburgers is just down the street with additional shopping if your not exhausted from a day of beach-combing

I'm a huge fan of Fort Washington. We take our dog there every single day. Other owners are great…read moreand the park is very nice and well-kept. There are openings on all sides, so only well-trained dogs enter the park and roam off-leash. This is nice and means that most dogs get along and are well-behaved. Be respectful and pick up after your dog after they do their business in the park. Trash cans and free poop bags abound. The area used to be kinda rough with some homeless people sleeping near one of the entrances, but the construction crews removed the giant cinder blocks they were on, so that hasn't been an issue lately. Also watch out for the uber-protective guy who comes and salutes the park (he uploaded some pictures) -- he's more of a nuisance than anything.

"Let no unpatriotic hand destroy this revolutionary relic, now known as Fort Washington."…read more In the "History of Cambridge, Massachusetts 1630-1877" by Lucius R. Paige, on Page 422, "Let no unpatriotic hand destroy this revolutionary relic, now known as Fort Washington." The Erecting of the Dog Fence, approved by the Cambridge Historical Commission in 11/2005, on the 230th anniversary of the building of Fort Washington Earthworks, has in my opinion severely eroded the 231 year old Earthworks and turned the Parade ground in a frozen mud pit. Dogs borrow holes in the 231 year old Earthworks with impunity, as there is no protection for these fragile revolutionary relics, our forefathers so bravely constructed under British cannonades while suffering sickness and death in the Camps and Barracks of Cambridge. --- Read "1776" 1776: Books: David McCullough I am glad Cambridge preserved the 149 year old fence in the 1902, 1976, 1986 etc. around Fort Washington, but the Fence was built for the purpose of providing protection to the 231 year old Earthworks. Washington and his Volunteer Soldiers, who toiled so hard to build the Hundreds of Siege fortifications around Boston that, with Knox's Ticonderoga Canon on Dorchester Heights, Forced the British Evacuation of Boston on March 17, 1776. Fort Washington Earthworks are the last remaining fragile revolutionary relics of these Hundreds of Siege fortifications built, that resulted in Washington's Improbable Victory. I believe these 231 years old Earthworks deserve at least the same protection afforded the Earthworks at National Battlefields such as Petersburg. FROM PETERSBURG VA, NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK --- CIVIL WAR EARTHWORKS LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES 2 States: c. Minimize the deleterious action of natural phenomena on the earthworks, e.g., windthrow of trees, burrowing of animals, or invasion of plant species that reduce natural diversity and erosion controlling cover. I do like dogs, but as a USN Veteran, DAV, and American Legion Member, I feel this not the proper place to allow dogs to run free, just as dogs are not permitted in Mt Auburn Cemetery. BRIAN D. CAMPBELL PEARL STREET CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 CAMBRIDGE CHRONICLE Letter: Dog park needs improvements Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - Updated: 12:36 PM EST I have been a resident of Cambridgeport for more than nine years, and I have enjoyed using the dog park at Fort Washington and respect its historical significance. In the past year, I have become increasingly alarmed at the abuse that the park has suffered. Today the site is little more than a large dirt lot. The green grass has long disappeared and the mounds are eroding. Large holes mar the site, and gravel litters the ground where grass once grew. I think it's important to have a dog-friendly dog park, and I appreciate the effort Cambridge has made by installing fences to enclose the park. However, Cambridge's magnanimous effort to help dog owners has attracted abuse, especially by dog walkers. At some times during the day, I have seen dog walkers carry 10 dogs to Fort Washington. Some dog walkers are responsible and do not allow their dogs to harm the park. However, others are not so respectful. Some dog walkers release their dogs where they wildly run into the park. Sometimes they run around with leashes dragging in the dirt. Some dogs become bored or anxious and dig large holes in the mounds or in the grass. The sheer volume of dogs (between 10 to 30 dogs) is detrimental to the space. I would like to propose that drastic measures be taken to protect the park. First, I would like to see the park closed for restoration to grow new grass and rebuild the mounds. This would include restoring topsoil that has either blown away or eroded off the site. During a restoration period, the dog walkers would have to find a new place to take the dogs. Secondly, I would propose limiting the dog park in the amount of dogs that one could take to the park. This limit would prevent or discourage dog walkers from bringing large packs to the park. I fondly remember going to Fort Washington with my dog and being able to sit in the grass, throw a ball or just enjoy a summer's day. I hope Cambridge will find a way to save this special park so that others will be able to do this in the future. George Washington once walked this ground. Soldiers stood ready to protect Boston there. Now it's our turn to protect the land that once played an important part in our country's history. CLAIRE DANIEL Cambridge BRIAN D. CAMPBELL PEARL STREET CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Honestly, pretty nice experience…read more I was here during a big Pokemon Go event, so it was extremely crowded. But, it was fine. Bring your own water in the summer, because it's very hot, even in September, and the cost of drinks is crazy in the area.

The Harbor Walk is a must do when in Boston. Great way to see a lot of the building you typically…read morecant see. Whats better than water views. Ive seen some of the best sunsets on my walks around Boston Harbor.

This space is where Boston's famous Chinatown Gate is located. It's an urban park where you'll find…read morebenches but also tables. The tables are where the locals will be found playing mahjong and other games. I stopped for a bit to watch and it was intense! It took some digging to find out who was Mary Soo Hoo and the best I could do was that she was a longtime community activist. Not much more than that, unfortunately. The park is small at less than a tenth of an acre but the children's play area and the big trees make it a nice spot.

This is a great little recreational area fenced off from the big city…read more It gives the local residents in Chinatown a place to socialize and play cards also have functions etc. in outside space. It's located at the corner of Beach Street and Hudson in Boston's Chinatown. It is also one of the few locations in downtown Boston that you can sit in the shade of some trees and get away from the hustle and bustle of town. Make sure you stop by Mary Soo Hoo Park if you visit Chinatown take a peek it'll be a new experience it's located directly at the Chinatown gate.

This is a nice park right after crossing the Charlestown Bridge. It is a smaller park, but has a…read morefew monuments and benches to sit in. The Freedom Trail also cuts right th through it.

City Square Park is lovely and historic. It is clean and we'll maintained and near the Freedom…read moreTrail. Across the street you will find ice cream shops, restaurants and cafes. It is also just a short walk to the Constitution and the Harbor walk.