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Mount Auburn Cemetery
America's first garden cemetery, a peaceful 175-acre oasis with stunning landscapes and notable burials.
Cambridge Highlands
1 - 3 hours
Free (donations appreciated)
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Visit Cambridge's beautiful gardens — from the Arnold Arboretum to community gardens and university botanical collections.
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Cambridge's gardens range from world-class university collections to intimate community plots. The Mount Auburn Cemetery is actually one of the finest botanical gardens in New England, with labeled trees and stunning seasonal displays.
Insider Tip: Mount Auburn Cemetery in spring (late April-May) is one of the most beautiful places in Greater Boston. The tower offers panoramic views, and the rhododendrons and azaleas are spectacular.
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Mount Auburn Cemetery (America's first garden cemetery) has stunning landscapes and birding. The Harvard Botanical Garden and Arnold Arboretum (nearby in Jamaica Plain) are world-class. Several community gardens throughout Cambridge are open to visit.