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One of the nieces ponds around Boston

Great views! Fun trails.

Ames Mansion, built in 1910, is one of the main attractions in Borderland State Park. The mansion was the home of Blanche Ames Ames, an inventor who was involved in art, farming, engineering and politics. Now, the mansion is open to park visitors and has been used in several films, including Ghostbusters, Shutter Island, and Knives Out.

Alewife Brook Reservation is a 120-acre urban wild in Cambridge and Arlington, Massachusetts, offering a surprising mix of wetlands, woodlands, and paved paths near the Alewife T station. It’s a key green corridor along the Minuteman Bikeway and Fitchburg Cutoff Path, making it popular with cyclists, runners, and commuters. Boardwalks and footpaths wind through marshes where you can spot red-winged blackbirds, herons, and turtles. The reservation also plays a vital role in local flood control and wildlife habitat. While not remote, it offers a welcome dose of nature in the city and easy access to larger trail networks in the region.

A beautiful area for running, walking and cycling

Alewife Brook Reservation, located in Cambridge, is a 129-acre urban oasis. It features trails, and wildlife, making it a popular spot for nature lovers.

Heart Pond is a freshwater kettle pond in Chelmsford, but borders the town of Westford. This is a popular swimming spot in the summer and a great place to pause as you ride along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. You can access the swimming beach on the northeastern side of the pond right from the Rail Trail where there are porta-potties you can use.

Small and nice pond. Good for a short stop