When spring arrives, Boston blossoms with spirit-lifting florals throughout the city. No matter what flowers or plants you fancy, it is easy to find a bunch outdoors—if you know where to look! Our expert Concierge team is sharing their top gardens and scenic strolls to enjoy while in town.
Boston Public GardenBack Bay, Boston America’s first public botanical garden is a short 10-minute walk from our hotel. This picturesque and treasured park has meandering pathways for strolling decorated by statues, fountains, trees and colorful plants, and a famous six-acre pond with
swan boats to ride.
Learn MoreHidden Gardens of Beacon HillBeacon Hill, BostonLucky you if your travels coincide with this one-day-only urban gardening event. Every year, the Beacon Hill Garden Club will showcase 11 beautiful gardens not viewable from the street, an annual tradition since 1928.
Tickets here for the self-guided tour in 2025 are not available yet.Learn MoreKelleher Rose GardenFenway, BostonOpen May through October, this charming garden contains more than 10 classes and 200 varieties of roses. There are almost 1,500 plants in total! It has a secret garden feeling, despite being located minutes from Fenway Park and Boylston Street.
Learn MoreRose Kennedy GreenwayDowntown BostonThis nature walk in downtown Boston is a true urban oasis featuring a rich diversity of trees, shrubs, plants and beautiful blooms that are maintained completely organically—meaning no pollutant run-off into nearby Boston Harbor. While there, don’t miss the Greenway’s
public art displays.
Learn MoreArnold ArboretumJamaica Plain, BostonA 281-acre “living museum” of 15,000 plants, free and open to the public daily (and dog-friendly!) This jewel in the Emerald Necklace park system was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and is most popular in early May when the lilacs bloom. Explore their plants
here.
Learn MoreGlass Flowers GalleryHarvard Museum of Natural History, CambridgeAn indoor activity for a rainy day: Harvard’s internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, including 4,300 one-of-a-kind glass models. These botanical masterpieces represent 780 plant species and were made by a father and son team of Czech glass artists.
Learn More"Rooted" Public ArtNortheastern University, BostonCambridge artist Cicely Carew created “Rooted”, a towering giant flower public art installation at Northeastern University’s Boston campus. The heart of “Rooted” features five multi-colored flowers crafted from a mix of garden and construction materials. The steel stems support “blooms” created from mesh, fencing, and various types of chicken wire.
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