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Great places to read
Forest Hills Cemetery is one of Great places to read.

1. Forest Hills Cemetery

95 Forest Hills Ave, Boston, MA
Cemetery · Forest Hills - Woodbourne · 18 tips and reviews

Jason P.Jason Palmeira: One of the most peaceful places in Boston to read. I prefer sitting on the bridge off to the left of the main gate. You'll hear more birds and insects than cars.

Peters Hill is one of Great places to read.

2. Peters Hill

9.0
Boston, MA
Scenic Lookout · Jamaica Hills - Pond · 8 tips and reviews

Katie M.Katie Majeski: A part of the Arboretum that's less crowded and offers awesome city views. There are also trails along the train tracks where the pups can be off-leash.

Jamaica Pond is one of Great places to read.

3. Jamaica Pond

507 Jamaicaway, Boston, MA
Lake · Jamaica Hills - Pond · 38 tips and reviews

Desiree A.Desiree Artu: Go on a boat ride with someone special and create a memory

Charles River Dock is one of Great places to read.

4. Charles River Dock

Pier · Back Bay West · 5 tips and reviews
Christopher Columbus Park is one of Great places to read.

5. Christopher Columbus Park

9.0
Atlantic Ave. (at Atlantic Ave.), Boston, MA
Park · Waterfront · 41 tips and reviews

KariKari: nice area specialy when u need to just think.and relax

Franklin Park is one of Great places to read.

6. Franklin Park

7.9
Pier Point Rd (Playstead Rd), Boston, MA
Park · Jamaica Plain · 9 tips and reviews
Boston Public Garden is one of Great places to read.

7. Boston Public Garden

9.6
9 Arlington St (btwn Beacon & Boylston St), Boston, MA
Garden · 200 tips and reviews

Gillian B.Gillian Barbieri: Sit on the benches by the pond during the day with a good book. And enjoy a lovely picnic at night with some hot tea. The public garden is truly one of the most beautiful places in Boston.

Boston Public Library is one of Great places to read.

8. Boston Public Library

9.4
700 Boylston St (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Library · Back Bay East · 163 tips and reviews

Anna L.Anna Lam: Go to the fountain open area in the library and check out the marble sculptures and the art galleries in the library.