A Guide To Leaf Peeping In Cambridge

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Cambridge turns vibrant hues of red, yellow and orange in autumn. Fall foliage peaks from mid-October through mid-November in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Add these spots to your New England leaf peeping itinerary!

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  • Harvard Yard, United States

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      The green spaces between Harvard Yard’s chapels, libraries and student dorms are filled with trees, adding shade in the summer and magnificent colors in fall. Here you’ll spot oaks, elms, dogwoods and sweetgums.

  • Fresh Pond Reservation in Cambridge, United States

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      Fresh Pond is a reservoir and park in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prior to the Pond’s use exclusively as a reservoir, its ice was harvested by Boston’s “Ice King,” Frederic Tudor, and others, for shipment to North American cities and to tropical areas around the world. Fresh Pond Reservation consists of a 155 acre lake, 162 acres of surrounding land, a nine hole golf course and a perimeter road filled with walkers, runners and cyclists.

  • Danehy Park in Cambridge, United States

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      Danehy Park is a 50 acre recreational facility built on the site of the former city landfill. The landfill was closed to active dumping in the early 1970s. The city subsequently reclaimed what would have been a wasteland and turned it into a community resource. At Danehy Park, city residents can enjoy various activities such as softball, soccer, biking and jogging.

  • Cambridge Common in Cambridge, United States

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      Cambridge Common is a public park in Cambridge, Massachusetts located in Harvard Square. During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington first gathered his troops here. The Common is home to the tree under which he did so, as well as three abandoned cannons and the Irish Famine Memorial. Also included in the Cambridge Common is a playground for children ages 1 to 10.

  • Charles River Reservation in Cambridge, United States

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      Take in the breathtaking views along the Charles River. Throughout the city of Cambridge, there are many walk and bike paths for visitors to explore.

  • Lechmere Canal Park in Cambridge, United States

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      Lechmere Canal Park in East Cambridge features another path perfect for walking or cycling. Here you’ll find sycamores, red maples and more gorgeous trees planted along the paved trail. Next door, Kimpton Marlowe Hotel guests can explore the quaint park with free kayak and paddleboard rentals.

  • Mount Auburn Cemetery, United States

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      Mount Auburn Cemetery was established in 1831 with a most ambitious vision. Within a forested landscape nestled between Cambridge and Watertown, their founders created an extraordinary place, one where the living mourner would come to find solace and the public would come to find inspiration. The founders envisioned the Cemetery as the place where the great and the good of Greater Boston — without restrictions on religion or race — would be remembered and celebrated for all of time in a setting of exceptional beauty. Nearly 190 years and more than 100,000 burials later, they continue to honor that founding vision, offering burial space and end-of-life services to families in their time of need and preserving this landscape of memory for 200,000 annual visitors. Mount Auburn Cemetery is a singular treasure, a place where history and beauty meet memory and nature. Whether visitors come to birdwatch, enjoy the ever-changing landscape, admire the monuments, or enjoy a contemplative moment in this urban oasis, Mount Auburn is here for everyone. Mount Auburn is a National Historic Landmark that is open to the public at no cost, 365 days a year.

  • Riverbend Park in Cambridge, United States

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      Enjoy the outdoors at Riverbend Park! Open to walking, biking and hiking, this park is situated along the Charles River and boasts a beautifully scenic location.