After a few exhausting days of exploring all the unique historical sites (The Freedom Trail is iconic!) and admiring the gorgeous architecture around the city of Boston, you may be ready to escape the city for a day or 2. Fortunately, there are plenty of interesting day trips which all offer a ...

Founded in 1630, Boston is one of America’s oldest & most influential cities. For history buffs, there is no better destination. Home to The Freedom Trail, gorgeous old architecture, and numerous notable landmarks, the city is rich in historical significance. Boston is a great city to ...

Middlesex Fells is a beautiful natural oasis ideally located just a short drive from Boston (the reservation is located in the towns of Winchester, Stoneham, Medford, Melrose, and Malden). Walking amongst the beautiful tree-covered trails, you will feel as if you took a 3 hour drive up to New ...

Blue Hills is one of the most beautiful places to hike in New England. This 7000 acre urban oasis, located just 10 miles outside of Boston, is an amazing place to visit any time of year. Autumn is a particularly scenic time of the year for hiking, especially during peak fall foliage. If you find ...

On our second visit to Blue Hills Reservation, a beautiful 7000 acre hiking oasis in Milton Massachusetts, we decided to hike the popular “Red Loop Trail.” This scenic trek takes you to an observation tower with great views of the city. Blue Hills is one of the best hiking destinations ...

Blue Hills Reservation is a 7000 acre park located just a short drive away from Boston. During the summer months, hiking, swimming, and mountain biking are the predominant activities. Mike and I saw the sign for this reservation on a trip home from Boston and decided to check it out. Although we ...

This weekend, Mike and I decided to find a new place to hike as opposed to Myles Standish State Forest. We had heard about this hiking gem near Boston, called Breakheart Reservation. We heard that there were some views of the Boston skyline from the top of one of the hikes, which would be ...