It’s Fall, which means that the leaves are beginning to turn! Soon Boston and the surrounding suburbs will be covered in red, yellow, and orange! If you would like to track the turning of the leaves or plan a drive, click here. In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are so many different options for Fall activities! Apple picking and pumpkin picking are some of the most popular options for this time of year.
What are some of your favorite seasonal activities? We want to know!
Although driving out into the suburbs guarantees beautiful Fall scenery, there are a few places right in the heart of Boston that are just as lovely! For visitors and residents that do not have access to a car or just prefer to stick close to home, we have provided a list of places of our top picks within the city where you can find some wonderful Fall foliage.
- Boston Common and the Public Gardens
- Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the South End
- The Rose Kennedy Greenway
- The Esplanade
- Back Bay Fens
- Arnold Arboretum
For visitors that are interested in apple picking and pumpkin picking, Massachusetts has many wonderful orchards and farms to choose from! Many of them, however, do require the use of a car. For a list of apple orchards in the area, look here. You can also find a list of farms that offer pumpkin picking here.
Take advantage of the beautiful New England scenery to enjoy the changing seasons and Fall activities!
Source: Boston Discovery Guide