{"id":5277,"date":"2021-04-13T20:07:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T00:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=5277"},"modified":"2021-04-13T20:07:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T00:07:54","slug":"avery-favorite-escapes-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2021\/04\/13\/avery-favorite-escapes-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Avery: Favorite Escapes in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Best Outdoor Escapes in Boston<\/span><\/h5>\n

By:<\/b> Avery Serven<\/span><\/p>\n

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. One of my favorite ways to see people safely is meeting up outside while socially distanced. In honor of the recent warm weather, I\u2019ve gathered a list of my favorite outdoor spots in the city to go to when it\u2019s nice out. Grab a coffee or some takeout and make plans to go to one of these spots with a friend to safely hang out outside!<\/span><\/p>\n

Amory Park \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amory is my go-to when the weather is nice. The park is pretty big for the city, which leaves lots of green space for you to camp out with a blanket or towel. There are also a few picnic benches, which I always try to snag when I\u2019m there. And an added bonus- you\u2019ll find lots of friendly dogs at this park!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

BU Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

The BU Beach is a popular and easily accessible outdoor area for those who are living on campus. It\u2019s right by Marsh Plaza, and has lots of green space as well as benches. Since it\u2019s so centrally located on campus, it\u2019s a great option for a meetup with your friends who may live on the other end of campus!<\/p>\n

The Esplanade<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Esplanade is one of my personal favorites when I\u2019m in need of some time outdoors. I love heading over on a sunny day with a good book and my hammock, which I hang between the trees that line the Esplanade so that I\u2019m looking out on the Charles River. There\u2019s even an area where you can sit on a dock directly on the Charles!<\/p>\n

Boston Common<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Common is a classic outdoor spot for those who are looking for more large areas of green space in the city. It\u2019s easily the biggest space on this list, with ample room for you and your friends to space out on picnic blankets. This area is especially beautiful when the weather is nice, with scenic views of the city. Side note- it\u2019s another hotspot for dogs, so you\u2019re sure to see some cute pups while you\u2019re there!<\/p>\n

Commonwealth Avenue Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Commonwealth Avenue Mall is pretty close to East Campus, making it a great spot for BU students. It\u2019s another beautiful and scenic area, with lots of benches and seating options. It\u2019s also right by Newbury Street. With all of their food options, it’s a great place to bring your takeout without having to walk too far!<\/span><\/p>\n

Hopefully this bit of nice weather lasts a little longer so you can try out some of these spots! Stay safe, and let me know if you have any suggestions for this list- I\u2019m always trying to go to new areas! Contact me at averyms@bu.edu.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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. One … Continue reading Avery: Favorite 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\/5277"}],"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=5277"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5277\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5279,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5277\/revisions\/5279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5277"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5277"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}