By: Danica Serena Stockton By: Danica Serena Stockton | July 1, 2023 | Magazine, Lifestyle, Guide, Community,
Here are Boston's best spots and businesses for picnics. Spread a blanket over green grass for a meal under the trees with friends, family or solo. Read a book, pass around a ball or soak in the sun at these picnic locations.
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Across Newbury St., the first botanical garden in America is home to splashing ducks in the pond and chirping birds in the majestic trees. Lovers float in swan boats on the pond and children frolic through the park in this idyllic picnic setting.
Just near Harvard Square, Cambridge Common Park offers a brief break from the buzz of the city. Grab cannolis at Mike’s Pastry to enjoy at the picnic while basking in the sun.
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Unparalleled views, herds of cyclists and runners admiring the river while working out, and countless green spaces make Charles River Esplanade an excellent setting for a picnic. Set up a picnic in the sun or with shade along the three-mile stretch of Storrow Drive. The riverside park has footbridges to explore, including Arthur Fiedler Footbridge.
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Head to Christopher Columbus Park for delicious Mediterranean specialties in North End. The park is by Haymarket, with additional food options. Christopher Columbus Park has Wi-Fi and a harbor view.
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The Greenway is stunning and spans over a mile. Born from the Big Dig highway project, the Rose Kennedy Greenway is vibrant and has food trucks and the beer garden Trillium’s Greenway.
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