Issue date: 10/16/06 Section: Arts

It's time again for one of the things that makes New England what it is: Fall Foliage! Ours is spectacular, so all you transplants from warmer climes should take advantage of the season. Boston actually has quite a bit of urban greenery for those who require public transportation but if you can, you should take a road trip to see the local color. Our Fall Foliage Guide contains tips from two local foliage experts. Happy autumn!

Foliage Spots In and Around Greater Boston
Boston has many urban parks for those quick foliage-viewing trips. For a complete listing and description of these parks, visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/metroboston.htm. Here are some of our favorites.
The Fenway
The heart of Boston is famous for its "Emerald Necklace, a series of parks that runs along the Charles and Muddy Rivers, ending in the gorgeous Fall plantings in the Boston Public Garden. It's a wonderful place to go for a long afternoon stroll with a date or a dog. Best of all, it's T accessible.
The Fells/Mystic River Pkwy
Just across the river, to the north of Somerville, Medford and Winchester are home to the beautiful pine, oak, and maple forests of the Fells. Small hills, uncrowded hiking and mountain-biking trails, and small ponds are scattered throughout the park. If you've ever driven north on Rte 93 and seen the stone firetower that overlooks Medford Sq, take a trip up there. The view of the city is unmatched.
Mt. Auburn & Forest Hills Cemeteries
The Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge is one of the most gorgeous in the NorthEast. Mt Auburn St is right off Memorial Drive outside of Harvard Square. With its Art Deco architecture, marble mausoleums, and delightful patches of woods scattered throughout, Mt. Auburn is perfect for some meditative alone time among the silent headstones and whispering trees.
If you prefer to stick to graves on the south side of the city, there's no place finer than Forest Hills in Jamaica Plain. Just across the street from the busy Orange T-line, the souls interred in the aptly named Forest Hills rest among barely tamed woods, still ponds, and outdoor sculpture gardens. The Forest Hills Cemetery also hosts poetry readings, guided tours, and cultural events.
The Arnold Arboretum
A hop, skip, and jump away from Forest Hills, you'll find the peaceful glades and rolling hills of the Arnold Arboretum. As part of the Botannical program of Harvard University, it is impeccably care for.

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