Did you know that Boston boasts an arboretum designed by the same landscape architect who designed Central Park in New York?
The Arnold Arboretum, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, makes for an amazing escape from the rush of the city, right within the city. Run by Harvard University as a research and education institution you can arrange for a guided or self guided tour of the large variety of plants, flowers and trees. If you are just interested in enjoying some outdoor time it is ideal for a long walk or run. Be sure to check out the view of the Boston's city skyline from the top of Peter's hill. Arnold Arboretum is especially popular for lilac season with 166 different kinds.
Open from dawn until dusk everyday and dog friendly. Bring your leash!
After your visit to the arboretum enjoy lunch or dinner in Roslindale or Jamaica Plain. There are diverse culinary roots in these neighborhoods including Greek, Portuguese and Italian which you can find reflected in many great restaurants.
We recommend:
Sophia's Grotto - http://www.yelp.com/biz/
Tres Gatos - http://www.yelp.com/biz/
Enjoy your visit and smell the lilacs for us!
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