Over the past few weeks we\u2019ve had a few (strangely) warm days in Boston, and I\u2019ve found
\nmyself wanting to spend more time outside to get some much-needed Vitamin D. With the
\npandemic, it\u2019s definitely been tricky to find Covid-safe ways to connect with friends. One of my\u00a0favorite ways to see people safely is meeting up outside while socially distanced. In honor of the\u00a0recent warm weather, I\u2019ve gathered a list of my favorite outdoor spots in the city to go to when\u00a0it\u2019s nice out. Grab a coffee or some takeout and make plans to go to one of these spots with a\u00a0friend to safely hang out outside!<\/p>\n
Hopefully this bit of nice weather lasts a little longer so you can try out some of these spots!\u00a0Stay safe, and let me know if you have any suggestions for this list- I\u2019m always trying to go to\u00a0new areas!<\/p>\n Contact me at averyms@bu.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Title: The Best Outdoor Escapes in Boston By: Avery Serven Over the past few weeks we\u2019ve had a few (strangely) warm days in Boston, and I\u2019ve found myself wanting to spend more time outside to get some much-needed Vitamin D. With the pandemic, it\u2019s definitely been tricky to find Covid-safe ways to connect with friends. … Continue reading Avery: The Best Outdoor Escapes in Boston<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2018,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[44480],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5254"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5254"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5257,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5254\/revisions\/5257"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n1. Amory Park<\/strong>
\nAmory is my go-to when the weather is nice. The park is pretty big for the city, which leaves lots\u00a0of green space for you to camp out with a blanket or towel. There are also a few picnic benches,\u00a0which I always try to snag when I\u2019m there. And an added bonus- you\u2019ll find lots of friendly dogs\u00a0at this park!<\/p>\n
\n2. BU Beach<\/strong>
\nThe BU Beach is a popular and easily accessible outdoor area for those who are living on\u00a0campus. It\u2019s right by Marsh Plaza, and has lots of green space as well as benches. Since it\u2019s so\u00a0centrally located on campus, it\u2019s a great option for a meetup with your friends who may live on\u00a0the other end of campus!<\/p>\n
\n3. The Esplanade<\/strong>
\nThe Esplanade is one of my personal favorites when I\u2019m in need of some time outdoors. I love\u00a0heading over on a sunny day with a good book and my hammock, which I hang between the\u00a0trees that line the Esplanade so that I\u2019m looking out on the Charles River. There\u2019s even an area\u00a0where you can sit on a dock directly on the Charles!<\/p>\n
\n4. Boston Common<\/strong>
\nThe Common is a classic outdoor spot for those who are looking for more large areas of green\u00a0space in the city. It\u2019s easily the biggest space on this list, with ample room for you and your\u00a0friends to space out on picnic blankets. This area is especially beautiful when the weather is\u00a0nice, with scenic views of the city. Side note- it\u2019s another hotspot for dogs, so you\u2019re sure to see\u00a0some cute pups while you\u2019re there!<\/p>\n
\n5. Commonwealth Avenue Mall<\/strong>
\nThe Commonwealth Avenue Mall is pretty close to East Campus, making it a great spot for BU\u00a0students. It\u2019s another beautiful and scenic area, with lots of benches and seating options. It\u2019s\u00a0also right by Newbury Street. With all of their food options, it’s a great place to bring your\u00a0takeout without having to walk too far!<\/p>\n