{"id":5123,"date":"2020-11-30T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T13:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=5123"},"modified":"2020-11-29T02:36:26","modified_gmt":"2020-11-29T07:36:26","slug":"gillian-4-underrated-places-outside-of-the-bu-bubble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2020\/11\/30\/gillian-4-underrated-places-outside-of-the-bu-bubble\/","title":{"rendered":"Gillian: 4 Underrated Places Outside of the BU Bubble"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that time of year. The weather is getting colder, the days are getting gloomy and your assignments are piling on. Add the pandemic into that equation, and it\u2019s easy to just stay in your dorm room or apartment 24\/7. Even venturing out to places on campus may seem like a daunting task this semester. I get that.<\/span><\/p>\n

But! The BU bubble is real, and you deserve a break. This semester, what I\u2019ve found particularly helpful for my mental health is going off on solitary adventures. This could mean buying myself a donut just for the heck of it or setting aside some time to go on an extra long walk. Living in Coolidge Corner, I\u2019ve been discovering some really awesome places that aren\u2019t talked about quite as much as, say, Harvard Square or the North End.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are my favorite places this semester:<\/span><\/p>\n

1) When Pigs Fly<\/h3>\n

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This incredible local bakery has delicious flavored breads like Sun-dried Tomato and Basil, or their current seasonal flavor, Pumpkin Cranberry Apple (10\/10 recommend). Every Wednesday, they sell $2 loaves of freshly baked sourdough, and every Saturday they sell giant, delicious donuts. I\u2019ve been working my way through the donut flavors and most recently got the Walnut Apple Strudel. Delish. <\/span><\/p>\n

This place is about a block away from me, so Brookline kids rejoice! But, it isn\u2019t far from campus, either. Coolidge is about a 30-minute walk away, or a quick ride on the green line.<\/span>
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2) Brookline Reservoir Park<\/h3>\n

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This is my favorite find of the semester, but I\u2019ve never heard anyone mention it. Probably because it\u2019s a <\/span>trip<\/span><\/i>, but I really do think it\u2019s worth it. Located near Brookline Village, this park has a one-mile gravel lined path around the reservoir (can\u2019t you just hear that crunch of the gravel?). <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s peaceful and really nice to be near water that is blue and sparkling, unlike the Charles. It\u2019s about a thirty-minute walk from Brookline. You can also walk here from campus if you\u2019ve got a nice chunk of time to spare, but you can take the green D line shuttle to get you a lot closer.<\/p>\n

3) Athan\u2019s Bakery<\/h3>\n

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Now that the weather is finally colder, you may be in the mood for coffees, teas and hot chocolates. Well, Athan\u2019s has that and so much more (including authentic pastries and chocolates). Located in the (highly underrated) Washington Square, Athan\u2019s is a great place to get some sweet treats. And it\u2019s an easy train ride on the C line!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4) The Fenway Victory Gardens<\/h3>\n

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Okay, okay, I\u2019ll include one thing that\u2019s actually close to campus. If you went to in-person orientation, you may recognize this one. Tucked into Fenway, there\u2019s this beautiful little community garden. These gardens were actually created as victory gardens during WWII! It\u2019s a lovely place to walk around and feel connected to both nature and the Fenway community, and it\u2019s an easy walk from campus.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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