Whether you live in the suburbs or the city, there are times when you need to get out into nature and appreciate the beauty of the world around you. However, if you love nature, you’ll want to keep it green. Instead of taking your car, “take the Commuter Rail, using the $10 Weekend Pass for unlimited rides all weekend long.” The Middleborough/Lakeville Line has a variety of farms, parks, trails, and hidden pockets of paradise waiting for you to discover.
Visit the Great Outdoors on the Middleborough/Lakeville Line
381 Summer St, Bridgewater, MA 02324
No more than a twenty minute walk from the station with an easy, paved walk leading right to the trail entrance, Carver Pond is a hidden gem in Bridgewater. The well-maintained, easy to follow paths lead right to the lake where you can relax by the water, watch people in their canoes and kayaks drift by, and birdwatch. It’s a peaceful place perfect for communing with nature or simply reading a book by the water.
325 South St, Bridgewater, MA 02325
Farms are a family-friendly way to enjoy nature and the earth’s bounty. When you get off the train, call a rideshare to C.N. Smith Farm, which is open year-round and offers a ton of things to enjoy. Meet farm animals, enjoy native honey and homemade apple cider, and get gardening tips from the experienced farmers. Throughout the year you can also pick your own apples, berries, pumpkins, and other produce to take home. Also, by buying from local, sustainable working farms like these, you contribute to helping keep the planet green.
135 Adams St, Quincy, MA 02169
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is as beautiful as it is historically significant. Walk in the footsteps of two different US presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as you discover a stunning historical landscape. Open from dawn until dusk, take a self-guided tour of the grounds and gardens and enjoy a beautiful view of the Adams’ family home.
4 Charles Street. Boston, MA 02116
With only a fifteen minute walk from South Station you’ll find yourself escaping the urban jungle and walking into the lush and beautiful Boston Public Garden. A designated National Historic Landmark, it was the first public garden in the United States. Walk the meandering paths decorated with statues, fountains, and cultivated gardens and trees surrounding a six-acre pond. You can stop and smell the flowers, sit on the grass and watch the swan boats, take incredible photos, and experience a pocket of nature nestled in the city.