FreeArnold Arboretum of Harvard University: Winter Evergreens & Peter's Hill Boston Views
Visit on your scheduleOpen daily sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year (Hunnewell Visitor Center open Thu–Mon 10:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University125 Arborway, Boston, MA 02130 · 5.3 mi approx. from BostonDirections
All ages; wide paved carriage roads are fully stroller and wagon accessible; baby changing stations in Hunnewell Building
FreeFree admission daily for all visitors; free street parking along the Arborway and Bussey Street
About this adventure
Spanning 281 tranquil acres in Jamaica Plain, the Arnold Arboretum is Boston's premier winter botanical sanctuary. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the grounds remain open and free every day of the year. Wide, paved carriage paths make navigating strollers or wagons effortless even after light snowfalls, providing an easy nature escape for families with toddlers. Highlights include the world-renowned Conifer Collection—bursting with lush pines, firs, and spruces that stay fragrant and green all winter—and the climb up Peter's Hill (the arboretum's highest summit), where kids can explore gentle snowy slopes while taking in unmatched panoramic views of the Boston skyline. The Hunnewell Visitor Center offers restrooms, water bottle refill stations, and free family discovery trail maps.
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