One of three islands that you can camp on in Boston Harbor, the others being Grape & Bumpkin…read more Lovell has 3 individual sites & one group site, make sure to call ahead for a reservation. You can also swim on the eastern side but it is fairly rocky. Nice views. The island is fairly small, best combined with a trip to nearby Georges Island. http://www.bostonislands.com/

Awesome little island off of Boston - it seems to contain really cool range of habitats from a…read moremarsh to beaches to forest-y areas. The entire island is probably only a 20-30 minute walk long, and a good amount of it disappears during high tide. There's a lot to explore on the island and a good deal of flora and fauna, and there seems to be a multitude of seashells no matter where you are. The beaches are very rocky and the water tends to be very cold. We saw a large number of birds and reptiles, but there doesn't seem to be any mammals on the island other than small rodents. There are many campsites, from smaller clearings to very large openings that could fit a large event like a wedding. There're quite a few picnic tables and benches as well, but no garbage cans or the like. Walking on the island can be a bit of a pain - there are shells and rocks everywhere, and some of the paths get very hilly and slippery, especially if it's rained recently. Lovells is definitely a camping/hiking kind of island - there are no amenities/stores to be seen and I only saw one public restroom the entire time I was there. The Boston skyline is visible when the sky is clear, and the sunset over the ocean looks amazing.

This is a pretty good bridge for a walk being that it is well over two thousand feet long…read more It's also good for a run and if you are into bicycling there is a bicycle lane on the bridge so you can ride safely over it. If you're driving over the bridge during rush hour traffic it can get a little backed up but for the most part traffic moves pretty smoothly going from one end to the other. This is the bridge that connects Boston to Cambridge so if you are doing a walk along the bridge you can get some gorgeous views of the Boston skyline and MIT. I have walked over this bridge many times and I always make it a point to stop for a break every now and then during the walk so I can take in the views. Anytime you can walk over this bridge during a sunset is definitely a bonus!

While the Harvard Bridge offers a nice leisurely stroll, the real beauty comes from the views that…read moreit provides. From the beautiful sunrises and sunsets to the spectacular views of the Boston skyline; you'll be sure to witness some magical sights while on this bridge. As I was riding the bus from Boston to Cambridge, I couldn't help but notice how stunning the views of the city were while it crossed over this bridge. I noticed several pedestrians walking and running across, so I immediately stopped at the next bus stop and headed there to get a closer view. It was the perfect time too because the sun was starting to set. Walked across the bridge and then stopped to admire the colors in the sky. Stunningly beautiful views! Not only did I have the perfect sunset, but the city views were amazing too. The skyline glows at night! If you're someone who enjoys scenic vistas, then you will definitely appreciate what the Harvard Bridge has to offer. The walk across the bridge is pretty delightful as well. There will be other people and of course cars crossing, but it still has this element of peace to it. Maybe I was just too entranced by the sunset to pay attention to anything or anyone else. I did notice that other people stopped and watched the sunset too and took several pictures. I'm guessing that this is a popular spot for it. It felt extremely safe to maneuver even during the night. When in Boston, you're probably gonna have to cross this bridge at some point to reach Cambridge. You might as well make it a point to take a nice little stroll over the Harvard Bridge while you're here. I'd say that it's worth it and so would my pictures too.

I'm not sure if it's haunted or not but it's a beautiful mansion, way out in the middle of nowhere!read more

Supposedly haunted mansion in Tyngsborough:…read more http://www.hollowhill.com/nh/tyng-ghosts.htm http://www.automopedia.org/2008/10/27/halloween-road-trip-haunted-places-in-new-england/ http://souheganparanormalinvestigators.com/Investigations-at-Tyng-Cemetery-9-21-09-and-10-17,-10-21,-&-10-26-09.html

Located in part of the Boston Common, the Embrace shows a powerful display of the embrace shared by…read moreDr. Martin Luther King Jr and his wife, Coretta Scott King after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. There is a QR code located on the plaques around the display for additional information. This sculpture is one that offered me time to reflect, sit and be quiet, in the middle of a busy day.

One of many sculptures/statues in Boston, this one was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King and his…read morewife is located in Boston Commons. I had this on my sightseeing list for my visit to Boston, it was nice getting to check off two spots at once since I was coming to Boston Commons to start my self guided tour of the freedom trail. Embrace is the first of many sculptures you'll ended up coming across while you're on the path of the freedom trail.

Pines stones but no…read moreghosts The Old Burial Ground is a very old graveyard indeed. The sign in front says 1661 and it is the oldest graveyard in the town of Manchester By-the-Sea. There are records of an older one but it is long forgotten and no longer exists. This ancient graveyard does look old, very old. Many of the gravestones are worn away and the oldest ones I could read were from the early 1700's. It's obvious that the broken and impossible to read stones are much older. The cemetery is a lovely place, lots of tall pine trees grow around, beside and even up through some of the ancient stones. It actually smells great, with the scent of pine permeating the air. One surprising fact about this ancient place is that there are no legends of ghosts or hauntings. Quite surprising since virtually all old and spooky graveyards have a least a few resident mischievous spirits hanging around. Perhaps it is just so old that even the ghosts got tired and just want to rest.

passing by here, the trees i noticed are especially cool looking! the vibes here are nice & has…read morefresh air quality

" Eastie Pride " Growing up in East Boston we locals call…read moreit Eastie. It was but an honor to live & grow up here . The diversity of the city is epic . The community is awesome. This place is so dear to my heart . Visit if you can everyone will love to see you in Eastie !!

I will never move back to the city of Boston again. Well at least not permanently. If I ever…read morebecome rich I will get a remote office/ satellite home in eastie. Its sole purpose will be to have a place I can bring my dogs and crash while I go to a restaurant in Boston or see a concert on impulse. It's the most dog-friendly, least creepy part of the city to reside. Hyde park is basically suburbia, and I'd much rather live there but it's too far from all the Hub-bub that is Boston. Better schools, nicer parks and some hidden gems for restaurants because so many different ethnicities live in this area. It's like Greenwich village ...except a lot less hipsters as NY!

I just moved out of Ball Square and miss it a lot. Not only was it a place that you could get…read morebreakfast at 4 different places, you could also get cheap baked goods, wash your laundry, get your car repaired, cheap eats for dinner, liquor store within walking distance that hosts wine tastings all the time, and catch the 89 bus...which is far superior to the 101 simply because it runs more often. And, you are close enough to Davis to walk, but far enough away to not have to deal with Davis. Perfect.

There are a lotta dudes in this square. Maybe that's why it's called Ball Square? Anyway, you…read moregot a few breakfast places and pizza places. You have a kickass liquor store (Ball Square Fine Wines and Liquors), where yours truly is a regular. And, you have Lyndell's. Which is the best fucking bakery this side of the Chaaaaahlz Rivah. Just try it out and maybe you'll move here, too.

If I had paid for this, I would have been disappointed. The food was not great, and often overly…read moresalted. It's a great space though!

I've gone to this maybe 4 times in the past 5 years. And I have to say that in the past two…read moreyears, it seems to have gone downhill. The main issue is that there aren't as many of the top-notch restaurants and the empty space is being filled in by the likes of Qdoba. I'm not interested in Qdoba and find it odd that a $50 ticket includes fast food. There are still some good standouts: Craigie Street Bistrot, Upstairs on the Square and Henrietta's Table are all there doing creative things. There were some upscale pub places that were trying hard. Typically, I think Harvest has the most creative stuff (one year they had popcorn with truffle oil and a homemade chocolate bar to promote their dinnner-and-a-movie deal with Brattle Strett Theatre), but this year, Henrietta's table stole the show with the berry shortcake. For Taste of Cambridge, it seems to have peaked and I don't think I'll be going back next year.