![]() And Tenshin-en(The Garden of the Heart of Heaven) - on the grounds of the Museum of Fine Arts - offers meditative tranquillity that blooms with beauty in the summer.Įarlier this month, a ceremony was held to tout a new public art exhibition called “Lot Lab” steps from the Charlestown Navy Yard. Sailing on the Charles is a transformative way to see the city, a complete departure from the typical rhythms of the day, and to enjoy the summer conditions to their fullest. In those moments you easily could be on a slowly crumbling island in the Mediterranean. And so when you’re there the world simplifies: You’ve come to a spot with only grass, trees, sky, wind, light, and shadow. This spot is not a path to any other part of the island - it’s essentially a dead end. ![]() With the walls rising up high on either side of you, the sounds of the boats in the harbor and the tourists in the fort fade. A few people picnic there, or marvel at the bulk of the fort, but mainly you can have that place to yourself, even on very hot days. Between the big back of the fort’s quasi-ruin and the outer wall that offers an overlook of the harbor, there is a long, narrow grassy area that is usually cool and shady. I think my favorite spot in Boston is on George’s Island, behind Fort Warren on the northern side (the side furthest from the ferry terminal). Bring your sunnies and go early to beat the crowd. There’s free parking, a playground, easy beach access, and the area is bustling with people in the summer. I love going to Castle Island in South Boston to walk the loop, take in the salty ocean breeze, and get some ice cream at Sullivan’s. Added bonus? Ordering some giant subs for lunch from Monica’s Mercato on nearby Salem Street - and then grabbing a gelato in the historic Italian neighborhood to finish the day. Not only is it a perfect spot to toss down a blanket in the grass, soak up the sun, and have a picnic, but kids can spend hours running through the water jets of the North and South Canal Fountains to cool off. If you’re looking for a place to escape to with the family, sneak down to the North End Parks on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, just across from the Haymarket T station. The trick is to bring an (unopened) frozen bottle of water to keep you cool, at least until the eclipse of shade from the stands offers some reprieve. No matter how many times I sit in the seats my grandfather once watched the games from, there is always something new to see - bearing witness to the spurts of drama in the game, people-watching the throngs of fans, gazing around at all the grandeur and history of the park itself. ![]() Summer in the city is made for Fenway Park. Boston Red Sox fans singing ‘Sweet Caroline" during a recent game against the New York Yankees. ![]()
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