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North End

Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review Home to Boston’s vibrant Italian district and many historic landmarks, the North End and its narrow cobblestone streets draw everyone from pasta lovers and tourists to wine-drinking partiers. Though gentrification has attracted a growing number of young professionals, the small neighborhood is still home to a high concentration ... more

I-93 and Commercial Street
form the rough boundaries of the North End

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Cambridge Riverfest 2013

Festival / Outdoor Event

May 31-Jun 1, 2013 Memorial Drive between JFK Street and Weste (Cambridge, LA) Cambridge Riverfest is the perfect event to enjoy with your whole family! Connect with the Grand River through ... more

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Harvard Square

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review Located in the center of Cambridge, Harvard Square is a fun and happening area with a past that draws tourists and local history buffs alike. The spot in which Washington took control of the Continental Army, and the home of Harvard University, the nation’s oldest college, nowadays the Square is more of a commercial and ... more

HSBA: 18 Brattle Street, Suite 352
Boston, MA 02138

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3rd Annual Wellfleet Harborfest & Nautical ...

Festival / Outdoor Event

Jun 1 9:00pm Wellfleet Town Pier (Wellfleet, MA) This rain or shine event will include arts and crafts vendors, educational programs, children's activities ... more

Wellfleet, MA 02667

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Faneuil Hall

Landmark / Nightlife Area

Party Earth Review Dating back to the Revolutionary period when figures like Sam Adams stoked the flames of war, Faneuil Hall and its surroundings are now a daytime hotspot for shoppers and a nighttime haunt for barhoppers. Particularly packed on sunny summer days, the marketplace and its vendors attract hordes of tourists and bargain hunters ... more

4 South Market Building
Boston, MA 02109

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14th Annual Federal Hill Stroll

Food & Drink Event

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Jun 4 4:30pm Federal Hill (Providence, RI) troll through one of Providence's most flavorful neighborhoods, while sampling signature cuisine or enjoying ... more

Providence, RI 02909

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SoWa Open Market

Market / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review An art guild located in the trendy South End, and home to hundreds of studios and dozens of galleries, SoWa hosts an outdoor market every Sunday from May to October that attracts a dynamic array of local artists, farmers, designers, and vendors looking to sell their wares. Sometimes referred to as Boston’s ... more

460 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

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2013 Boston Dragon Boat Festival

Festival / Outdoor Event

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Jun 9 9:00am Charles River The Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place annually on the banks of the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge ... more

Boston, MA 02139

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Newbury Street

Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review An eight-block stretch containing some of the city’s best high-end shopping, restaurants, and cafés, Newbury Street is sometimes referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the East. Hidden under water until 1860 when part of the Boston Harbor was filled in to create the Back Bay neighborhood, the street is now ... more

Newbury Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Arlington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

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17th Annual Rose Garden Party Fundraiser

Party / Special Event

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Jun 13 5:30pm Kelleher Rose Garden The Rose Garden Party is a fundraiser and kick-off event for ParkARTS, Mayor Menino's initiative to present ... more

73 Park Drive
Boston, MA 02215

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Boston Esplanade

Live Music Venue / Park

Party Earth Review A six-mile stretch of trails offering spectacular views along the Charles River, the Boston Esplanade is a year-round destination for Bostonians of all stripes. Early morning sees suited bicycle commuters and joggers passing each other on the picturesque riverbank, while later in the day, fit young professionals take to ... more

Along the Charles River between the Longfellow Bridge and Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02108

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Pooch-A-Palooza 2013

Outdoor Event / Festival

Pooch-A-Palooza - Outdoor Event | Music Festival | Festival in Boston.

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Jun 22-23, 2013 Prowse Farm (Canton) On the Avenue Marketing Group is producing an outdoor dog and music festival. This exciting event is being held at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA, the home of the popular Life Is Good Festival. Over 10,000 people are expected ... more

5 Blue Hill River Road
Canton, MA 02021

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Boston Outdoors Overview

Boston was designed with outdoor spaces in mind, so it’s not all that surprising to find a cornucopia of outdoor activities and events in the city on a daily basis.

If you’re looking for great things to do outdoors in Boston, you don’t actually have to look very far. The Emerald Necklace (nine intricately designed and connected parks) was created to give Bostonians plenty of room to stretch their legs, especially when the weather gets warm. Boston Common and Harvard Square may be the most well-known of the green spaces, but there are countless areas for jogging, picnicking, bike riding, and any number of outdoor activities in areas all over the city.

If you’re looking for outdoor events in Boston, just check the calendar as there seems to always be a festival, holiday, and tournament where people can take to the streets to celebrate. The 4th of July is one of the biggest holidays in Boston, and sitting along the Boston Esplanade gives denizens one of the best views for the fireworks. The Boston Marathon, meanwhile, is one of the biggest marathons in the world where thousands of locals and tourists come to watch and run every year.

Because it gets so bitterly cold in the winter, Bostonians truly take advantage of any warm day. So whether you’re looking for a little exercise in the parks or just want something to commemorate, there are always great outdoor activities in Boston no matter what you’re looking for.