Best of Boston

2016 Best Neighborhood Diversion, Jamaica Plain

Arnold Arboretum

Hike one of the paths, trails, or terraces leading to the top of Bussey Hill. The 198-foot perch at the center of Harvard’s woodland research facility boasts the most scenic—and serene—views of the cityscape.

125 Arborway, Boston, 617-524-1718, arboretum.harvard.edu