Vision Quest
Twelve great city views you've never seen
G
o ahead and complain about the prices, the traffic, and the lack of parking. You’ve got to admit: We live in the most beautiful city in America. (Take that, San Francisco.) Architecturally distinctive in a country most of whose other major cities look like Houston, our quirky home is a combination of red-brick historic buildings that parade along thin, winding streets, hard up against grand and (mostly) handsome skyscrapers, all laid out along a river coursing with rowers and against a harbor filled with sails. What more could you ask for? How about 12 great places to take in the view:
Shhhh! The Boston Society of Architects, established in 1867, is the largest branch of the American Institute of Architects.
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A hidden-away park with unparalleled city views
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A spacious café where you can see the sights
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Where your kids can shoot down a 50-foot slide while you admire the skyline
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Great views from a Catholic shrine inspired by a Jew
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A little-known escape along the Charles
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Cool cars, in a scenic setting
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See sea shells by the seashore—without leaving town.
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A running route with flora, fauna, and great views
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An historic perch with a bird’s-eye city view that you can see for free
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The best views in this museum aren’t just of the art.
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Come for the forgotten history. Stay for the view.
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A great place for a picnic, a workout—and the view
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