The Boston
Common, which was established shortly after the city in 1634, is the oldest
public park in the United States. Boston has developed parks and recreational
spaces that are woven seamlessly into the urban landscape blending history,
innovation, and natural beauty.
It’s Whale Watching season in Boston from May to October.
Set sail for the whale watch experience of
a lifetime on the New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise. The
destination: Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for
whales, dolphins, sea birds, and other marine creatures. Stellwagen is home to
many species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks, and minkes.
The Boston
Harbor Islands are easily accessible
from the ferry terminal on the north side of the Marriott Long Wharf. You can
visit either George’s Island or Spectacle Island. The islands are home to more
than 200 species of birds including gulls, terns, herons, ducks, geese,
hawks, turkeys, plovers, sandpipers, doves, owls, woodpeckers, and perching
birds.
Head down to
the water and upend some rocks to see local green crabs scurry away and spot periwinkle
snails and mini hermit crabs or maybe a starfish or horseshoe crab in
the shallows.
Posted by: Meet Boston
Posted on: 10/03/2025