Parks and Museums in the Neighborhood of Boston

There's nothing like crispy, crunchy French bread right from the oven, soft buns with raisins in sweet glaze, chocolate cake, lemon-curd cakes with raspberry jam, fresh salads to order and a huge variety of sandwiches and a jumbo strong coffee for a good day beginning.
That is why we start our day at Flour Bakery + Café, which, among other things, offers a warm welcome and a comfortable atmosphere.

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a perfect place to explore art and history. Isabella Stewart Gardner has assembled an incredible collection of more than 7,500 paintings, sculptures, furniture, textiles, silver, ceramics, 1,500 rare books and 7,000 historical items of ancient Rome, medieval Europe, the Renaissance, Italy, Asia, the Islamic world, France and America of the 19th century.
For an individual tour, you can rent the audio guide, which would interest even those not into art.
Note, that the museum is closed on Tuesdays.

In Sheepfold, Middlesex Fells Reservation you can enjoy an easy walk along the beautiful alleys under the thick green shade of trees, ride a bike along the equipped paths, go fishing or have a picnic in the meadow. It is also possible to rent a canoe, kayak or just a boat for a ride on the park lake.

Breakheart Reservation is a huge park area, which includes two lakes with an extended forest zone. Free parking is provided at the entrance. Enjoy the tranquility of nature, exploring the system of park alleys and roads, or climb to the observation deck, which offers stunning views of Boston and New Hampshire. If the weather is fine, you can also swim in the lake or just have a picnic down by the lake.

Sichuan cuisine is a Chinese culinary trend originating in Sichuan province in southwestern China. Characteristic features of this cuisine are bright rich flavors, many scented spices. Experience all the charm of this cuisine at Sichuan Gourmet.
The menu is divided into several columns, including dishes of pork, beef, chicken, seafood and fish, as well as vegetable dishes. Many visitors find chicken in orange juice, pork with garlic, and beef with white peas delicious.

Founded in 1950, the DeCordova Sculpture Park is the largest park of its kind in New England, spanning 30 acres 20 miles west of Boston. The landscape of the park is constantly changing and complemented by modern sculptures and installations, which are aimed at emphasizing the features of each particular place.
The sculpture park contains more than 60 works, many of which are also exhibited in the museum. Visitors can enjoy year-round activities in the park and museums such as snowshoeing, yoga, guided tours of significant natural sites, conversations with curators and artists, as well as many special performances, shows and events.

A small and fine place to relax in nature. There is a park area, which includes neat and shady alleys, and a picturesque promenade with all the conveniences necessary for a picnic, and special paths for runners and cyclists. A golf course is also located here, and the young guests can have fun at the playground. Take plenty of beautiful photographs in an atmosphere of tranquility and harmony.

It is here that the oldest university in America is located, George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army; in the 19th century this place became the center of the abolitionist movement, and in the 20th century became famous for anti-war protests. Many things have changed about it, but one hasn't. Harvard Square has always been the home to the authors, poets, publishers, printing houses, teachers, students and booksellers and a place where they gather, some kind of intellectual center.
Back in the day, such printing giants of the 19th and 20th centuries as Longfellow, Lowell, T.S. Eliot and Cummings lived near Harvard Square and invariably bought and sold books there.

Sarma is a restaurant and bar where food, drinks and music unite as one and create a unique atmosphere and unforgettable emotions. Following the pattern of traditional restaurants in Turkey, the menu presents a large selection of small seasonal dishes. The incredible aromas of beef and pork fried in spices take your thoughts from the first seconds, and the selection of hot and cold drinks makes Sarma a true dinning destination of choice.

Today's fascinating trip around Boston is coming to an end. We've seen a lot, learned a lot and tried a lot today, and now we need to recover and get some sleep before tomorrow's trip, it promises to be a very exciting adventure.