This cemetery was established in 1638 and is the oldest in Salem, MA. There were memorial stones…read moreengraved with the names of the executed, during the witch trials. It's a very cool and ominous spot. I love the old gravestones and trees. It's easily a walking distance from downtown and the main attractions. The day we went, it was packed. It's best to go early morning or late afternoon or even off season. Overall, a spot worth a visit if you love the spooky and historic aspect.

Was not exactly walking through this cemetery. I was with on a ghost tour. Really cool history.read more

Based in Salem, this local cemetery checks off all the boxes that a taphophile would appreciate…read more First, there's a ton of trees. All that foliage makes for a lovely walk through Greenlawn Cemetery in the fall. Second, there's a pond and fountain on-site that looks like it would be oh so enticing to sit by and read a book during the summer. And last but not least, there's some really cool headstones to browse. During my quick walk through in the winter, the cemetery was relatively empty with maybe only 2 other people. Greenlawn Cemetery is right next to St. Mary's cemetery, but is infinitely more scenic. YELP'S 2020 REVIEW CHALLENGE: #20

Tight quarters (for the visiting living and the probably-permanent dead)…read more I wish there had been more information displayed by the graveyard, but that's probably what all the walking tours are for.

Once you reach Copp's Hill Burying Ground on the Freedom Trail, you have a sense of accomplishment…read more You got almost to the end, at the border of North End with Charlestown. The cemetery is easy to spot, has a plaque at the entrance, free to visit. Not very crowded, on the hill, peaceful site. Capt. Daniel Malcolm, smuggler and supporter of the Sons of Liberty is buried here, also, Robert Newman, known for hanging the lanterns during Paul Revere's midnight ride, Edmund Hartt, builder of the USS Constitution, free African Americans and other historical figures. Another historical site, Copp's Hill dates from 1659 and it was Boston's largest colonial burying ground. Definitely worth the visit, you can stay as long as you want. We spend about 30 minutes in here, lots of nice greenery (we were here late summer). As usual, you get interesting puzzle pieces of history while browsing this site.

In the middle of the Boston Common, this 18th century cemetery is the resting place to many Boston…read moreTea Party and Revolutionary War heroes. The gravestones are hard to read due to wear and tear, but you can easily find loved ones online and where they are buried inside. There's a small gate open every day for visitors to wander.

There is some significant history in this burying ground and it's so often overlooked - the first…read moredocumented Chinese person in the US is buried here!! His tombstone is very high quality and extremely well preserved with a beautiful memento mori - an excellent stop when exploring Boston for sure! You'll find this burying ground along the south side of the Boston Common, entrance is along Boylston Street. And while it's smaller than some of the other more famous cemeteries, it's very much worth a visit - especially to see the grave of Chow Manderien! Chow was a teenager from Guangzhou that sailed with merchant sailor John Boit JR - who helped pioneer trade between the US and China. Some websites say his actual name was Zhou Libei but some don't mention it so I'm not sure. Chow began his journey at 17 years old and unfortunately died after arriving here at only 19 years old in 1798 - he fell from the mast of one of the ships. John Boit thought so highly of him and was so upset about his accident that he provided an extremely high quality headstone that has endured the ages, much better than many of the others in the cemetery. And also maintained records of him handed down through generations of his family! This part of the Boston Common seems much less crowded and is right next to Chinatown. I'm absolutely shocked that Wikipedia doesn't mention anything about this significant piece of history in the listing for this burying ground - seems to me to be the most significant burial here!

By recommendation from my daughter for our last morning in Boston, we came to this gorgeously…read morelandscaped and well kept cemetery/green space. It is definitely the prettiest, greenest, most walk worthy cemetery I've ever seen! We stopped by the visitor center where a staff recommended a particular way to walk to the Washington tower in the middle and to see Isabella Gardner's grave by Auburn lake. We appreciated the windy, cloudy day with glimpses of sun for our adventure today. Several tombstones were guarded by statues of a favorite family dog. Many were clearly family plots. We climbed up the many winding stairs of the Washington tower for a breathtaking 360 degree panoramic view of Boston and of the greenery below. We'll be back! We only spent an hour here today but could've easily stayed 2-3 just exploring. Highly recommend!

If you love history, people's stories, city views, and landscaping, go to Mount Auburn Cemetery…read more It's free to explore and only a short bus ride from Harvard. (I walked from campus in 20 minutes.) When you walk in, pop into the main building to use hr restroom and pick up maps of the cemetery. You'll learn the cemetery is the first one in the country intentionally designed as a garden/arboretum too. The map will guide you to monuments and memorials and notable burial sites to abolitionists like Charles Sumner and poets like Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. If it's open in the warmer months, climb the Washington Monument for a view of the city. It's closed during the winter, but the hill it's on still offers unobstructed views.

Well-maintained space…read more I appreciate that Google Maps includes location markers for famous graves! Once inside, you'll probably want to map out your route to hit up everyone you want to see It was pretty cute that people still leave rocks/coins/etc. on Paul Revere's grave

Ok don't kill me for 3 stars. 3 stars is still good to me, 4 is great and 5 is amazing. This…read morereview is based on my experience here and this place is cool/good, not great/amazing. Let me explain. Granary Burying Ground is free. Although there are tours with guys dressed up in Revolutionary times attire and white powdered wigs who give you some sort of pun filled 5th grade education story about Paul Revere. The day/time I came the Burying ground was filled with 2 of these tours and a middle school field trip. The graveyard isn't big enough for this or the big 4 everyone is here to see. There were over 100 people in here when I was here and that is entirely too many. The graveyard has a ton of old cemetery plots, but many have weathered over the years to the point they aren't legible. The big 4 are Sam Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Mother Goose. Mother Gooses's tombstone is all but illegible. Also why is John HanCOCK's tombstone the only one in the whole burial ground phallicly shaped? Sorry I am a 12-year-old mentally. Anyway, definitely a must stop if in Boston for the 1st time but watch for the crowds

After Concord was incorporated as a town in the fall of 1635, one of the first official acts of its…read moreoriginal settlers, along with building a meetinghouse, was the establishment of two small burying grounds. This one, which came to be known as the "Hill Burying Ground" or "Hill Burying Place", was laid out near the northwest end of the long gravel ridge that sheltered the rude houses of the first settlers when they first came to Concord. At its east end, the first small meetinghouse was built, probably near the top of the hill. For many years, all burials are said to have been done here on the hill. According to one tradition, the very first area used was actually to the east of the present bounds, although no trace of it has been found. In any case, the earliest graves were either unmarked, or had wooden or simple stone markers that have since disappeared. The earliest marked grave here is that of Joseph Meriam, who died in 1677 at age 47. There are approximately 500 headstones with the earliest (marked) death date of 1677, the latest is 1854. [Review 15235 overall, 737 of 2021, number 1095 in Massachusetts.]

Easily accessible walking path up the hilly graveyard with well kept gravestones and cool historyread more

I love a good cemetery, and for my 600th Yelp review I am happy to tell all of you about one of the…read morecoolest cemetaries I have been to. Established in 1638, this is one of the oldest cemeteries in all of New England. If you are into historic sites, this should be on your do not miss list. The old headstones and the history within this little cemetery on a hill is fascinating. For some cinematic history, both "Hocus Pocus" and "The Good Son" had scenes within their movies filmed here. It also has a nice little gazebo to sit in to take in the wonderful view of the coast.

This place is a must visit. The cemetery feels like a maze, with gravestones and memorials…read morescattered about in a seemingly random, fascinating way. The views from the top are gorgeous, offering a great view of both the town and the sea. There's also a peaceful pond and some benches, making it a calming place to reflect. Everyone we saw in the cemetery was reverent and respectful which we loved to see. The stone engravings and unique shapes are really interesting to see, but watch your step. The lack of clear paths and the age of the stones and trees create bumps and uneven ground. If you're into history or love a bit of spooky charm, or are looking to visit all the Hocus Pocus filming locations, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. It's both hauntingly pretty and weirdly peaceful.