I’ve visited a TON of Cemeteries all around and this is SO Beautiful, angelic and peaceful with walkways and cute little paths! Until today I was yet to find a cemetery that tops Lowell Cemetery, Lowell MA and it’s beauty butttt By Far ...........Top 10 Most Beautiful Cemeteries#1 : Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge MA

One of the most spectacular, beautiful, and historic cemeteries you will find anywhere in the world. As a genealogist and family historian who has visited hundreds of cemeteries across three continents, this one is truly special. Be sure to have a paper map with you, not just your phone GPS. You can get one near the bathroom and little visitor center, just be sure to leave a little donation. There are many historic grave markers and it will take many hours to cover just a small portion of this expansive park like cemetery.

Id always wanted to visit Mt. Auburn because Id heard a lot about it. Its a really amazing place, both for the history, the prominent figures who lie in rest here, and the exceptional and unique beauty. Youd hardly know it was a cemetery (if not for all the gravestones) -- the hills and dells and ponds are beautiful.

Beautiful hidden gem. Need 2 hours to cover the entire place. Dont forget to climb up the hidden tower, its a great view of the Boston skyline from the top.

Amazing tranquil and serene placeBeautiful cemetery and park at the same time

Very beautiful. Historic. Educational.Walking through the cemetery and we came across Shanons grave with her biodiversity equation on the tombstone. It was an enthralling experience.

THE place to be seen (your tombstone, that is) in the eighteen hundreds and early nineteen hundreds, the Massachusetts rich and/or famous. You can look up a name online (on your phone) and find the exact grave easily. This cemetery is full of amazing monuments and beautiful trees and plantings. A beautiful place to spend an afternoon. Chapel at the entrance was hosting an acoustic concert when we visited. Website will explain it all. Check it out.

Beautiful grounds great place to walk in these crazy covid social distancing times.

Didnt know how beautiful cemeteries were until I visited Mount Auburn. The landscaping is outstanding, full of trees, shrubs, lakes, and hills. There is so many paths to explore and beautiful tombs to find. Seriously looks like the Shire, especially in the Spring.

Awesome peaceful place to take a walk, lots of wildlife- great for birdwatching. Offers tons of walking routes- you can spend the whole day exploring, check out some of our adventures there @Roadtrip_NewEngland on Instagram

Beautiful quiet spot. Excellent birding location.

One of the most beautiful places in Boston

Great date spot–turns out mortality is really romantic. The gorgeous landscaping probably has something to do with it, but you cant underestimate the aphrodisiac power of being constantly reminded how fleeting life is. Basically this place is the Disney World of death.

One of my most fav places in Boston area. Really nice place to walk, take photo, and relaxing in quite atmosphere all sound the year.

Mount Auburn Cemetery is the first rural, or garden, cemetery in the United States, located on the line between Cambridge and Watertown in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Boston. It is the burial site of many prominent members of the Boston Brahmins, as well being a National Historic Landmark.Great hidden gem, with more history per square inch than most museums! Just remember it’s still an active cemetery so be respectful...

Picturesque and quiet cemetery park with marvelous statues.

What an absolutely picturesque and tranquil environment! Its like another world inside the gates, very peaceful and timeless.

Seeing Mt Auburn was one of my bucket list items. It has everything Im interested in, history, art, horticulture, nature. The tour led by a Mass Hort volunteer was a terrific introduction. However, the traffic getting there and coming home was off-putting. A two hour event turned into an all-day affair.

Very beautiful and peaceful cemetery. My time flies here. There are many trees, birds, and stories in this place. Parking was easy, only be careful where you are going to park. The information center was very helpful or you could use Google map to explore.Highly recommended, especially photographers or just love taking pictures in the peaceful area. Ill definitely visit again.

This time we saw a red tailed hawk hunting a mouse. The leaves were turning red, and views of Cambridge and Boston were great! We took a “bingo” booklet for our daughter and went looking for different things around the park.. good times!

Delightful. Love the weeping white pine.

We went on a leaf-peeping tour called Awash in Color on Nov. 3rd, 2019 and Jim was our guide. I had never been on any sort of leaf-peeping situation so had no idea what to expect and was basically just along for the ride. Jim made the experience SO amazing, not only because of his passion but also his extensive breadth of knowledge. He is also kind and was open to all kinds of questions. I am so glad I went and cant say enough how much I enjoyed the experience. I was one of the youngest on the tour (at age 35) and have never taken an interest in plants or trees but Jim made it so extremely interesting that now Ill never look at plants and trees again in the same way. I really appreciated the tour and REALLY appreciated Jim. Thanks so much, Jim and Mount Auburn Cemetery!

While visiting our friend Mount Auburn was across the street from where they lived. Being new the area they have never visited Mount Auburn so off we went together. We found out it was the first Nation rural cemetery in 1831. They also are the largest-scale designed landscape opened to the public North America. Non-denominational and open to all. Nearly 100,00 people buried there and 500 annually. Open 365 days a year free of charge. Rated #1 destination in Cambridge on TripAdvisor. Walking tours, talks and special events. Mobile app providing interpretive content an GPS directions. Audubon has found 227 species of birds. Arboretum has found 5000 trees, 640 different species and much more plantings.12 miles of road 70 miles of paths and 3 ponds. More than 60,000 monuments and 160 tombs. Most of all in is very lovely. If you get a chance do go and visit.

I stumbled upon this cemetery on a trip to Harvard. When I came upon it, I knew that it was something special and made a u-turn to find the entrance. WOW, I was not disappointed. The topography of the land is stunning and showcases hundreds of varieties of deciduous and conifer trees, shrubs and other vegetation. The ponds around every corner feel almost magical. This is truly one of the most peaceful places Ive found. This made my trip very memorable indeed. I am so glad I had the time, when I found this gem, to devout a few hours to exploring this cemetery.

Really nice place to visit! Be sure to visit all the lakes and the tower!

A beautiful place! It is a birdwatchers paradise at dawn and dusk. You might see birds of this region that are rare to find. Also, owls and red-tail Hawks. Many famous people were laid to rest here and the gracious staff might tell you who and direct you to their graves. But if you just want to take a walk and clear your head, its a beautiful place to do that.

Mt. Auburn is one of my favorite places on earth. I have planned to visit the cemetery for months with satanists visiting from out of state. This evening, I brought these four very lovely ladies to the cemetery to share the joy I experience in being in this place at 7 pm, confirming via google that the cemetery was open until 8 pm. Devastatingly, the cemetery was closed. I am wearing false lashes, exceptional contouring, a corset and vast disappointment that something I wanted so much to share with my similarly spooky friends was not available to them. Yes, we’ll try again tomorrow, yes, I’ll also look magnificent then, but please, please, to save others this sorrow, please update your hours. Mournfully, Kacy

This is the most beautiful cemetery in the world (at least of the ones I have seen)

This cemetery is great! Whether your going there to visit the gone, or to have a nice walk, its great. Theres tons of land, and lots of nature and architecture. And in about the middle, theres a tower that you can see all of Boston and cambridge from! A great place for a walk or sight seeing.

Very large cemetery in a busy city of Cambridge. It’s beautiful and well maintained. The monuments are very well designed, there are so many trees from different countries, birds for people to watch, and viewing the Boston skyline from the Washington Tower. There are many notable people buried here like Isabella Stewart Gardner, William Barton Rodgers, Edwin Booth, Curt Gowdy, Anne Revere, Harriet Jacobs, Thomas Cass, and many more.

A beautiful place

I appears see something new during each visit. Is a magical place.

It peaceful here. :)

This is the most beautiful cemetery Ive ever seen and was one of the highlights of my visit to Boston!

The cemetery is beautiful, indeed, and has set aside space for “green” or natural burials. Unfortunately, unlike green cemeteries in other states, they do not allow even small stones with the name of the deceased on green graves. I have requested the board of directors to change this policy, but nearly a year after my request I have not heard back from them. At the time my husband was buried there, Mt Auburn was the only cemetery in Massachusetts that allowed green burials so we had little choice. Just an FYI to anyone who might be considering a green burial at this cemetery.

Such a cool place to visit

Absolutely gorgeous in every season. No biking allowed but great for a quiet leisurely walk. Stop by the visitor center and pick up the seasonal bingo card for a quick game during your walk. Definitely visit the tower, closed during winter. The view is spectacular, especially during the fall!

This sprawling, lush, hilly cemetery was established back in the 1830s just as Americans were taking a more romantic, thoughtful approach to death and honoring their departed loved ones. It really reads more like a gorgeous public park, that happens to be packed with headstones and memorials, than a traditional cemetery. Be sure and visit the reception chapel and pick up a map, then make your way down Fountain Ave to Magnolia, then to Mountain, all the way up to the high granite tower overlooking the entire city.

Very wonderful and historic place. This photo was taken from the top of the tower in the cemetery.

This is such a peaceful cemetery. Anytime of year is a lovely time to walk its paths.

Nice place to walk around. Easy access with several public bus stops. Nice view of Boston from top of the hill.

Love the history- esp seeing Isabella Stewart Gardeners place of rest. gorgeous for a walk or just to free your mind. Very peaceful and clean place

I went for a walk here close to sunset on the fourteenth of January. On my way to the exit I saw 3 employees. Nevertheless, I somehow managed to go unnoticed and get locked in the cemetery for a while in the dark and cold until I worked up the nerve to climb over their barbed wire topped fences. Of course not before a FOURTH employee drove right past me while I stood beside the road and in front of the locked gates waiting for help. According to an article in the Harvard Crimson, two students also found themselves trapped in this cemetery after dark, unable to get out. I hope the cemetery quickly hires a more competent staff before someone eventually gets hurt.

This place was gorgeous. My friend and I went for a project during the fall(Nov) and the trees were amazing and the small ponds they had throughout really made the place peaceful. It is very large and the map is pretty impossible to read. It costs a dollar to buy too which is weird that they charge for something that cant be deciphered. Overall, I will definitely visit again.

There is nothing quite like this cemetery in the world. A spectacle of monuments and scenic spots like no other. Exceptionally well maintained and beautifully presented plots and crypts that seem to go on forever. It is well worth the visit. It is completely free, and one is allowed to drive through - not bicycle (oddly because bicycles are quieter and safer than cars) and enjoy, but please get out of the car and walk around. It is definitely worth the visit, especially if you are from out of town. There is a free lookout tower on the hilltop with just under a 100 step climb. (About 3-4 floors).

This cemetery is beautiful. Its a bit of a hidden gem. The grounds are beautifully kept. Be sure to leave a donation. They have maps to tour the area. Definitely make your way to the tower. The views are amazing especially on a clear day. Put this one on the free fun list.

Beautifully maintained and a great place to go for a walk. Try to go during hours that the tower is open, it is a beautiful city outlook without the tourist factor of other places like this in the area.

As far as cemeteries go this is a five. If you are into birds, history or photography this is a place you should visit. The views from Washingtons tower in the center are fantastic especially in the fall. A tin of historical figures are buried here and you can follow a tour put together by the association to get the scoop.

The cemetery is a botanical treasure. It is amazingly well kept and signs let you know what you are looking at. School art classes stop in to draw, locals and visitors enjoy strolling the grounds for the flora and/or famous folks buried here. Walk up the tower for a great workout and fab view of he city.

The view in fall from the top of the tower cant be beat. Its a fantastic place to just wander around. Ive been going for years, and I discover new things every time.

The cemetery represents the beauty of nature, especially in the Autumn season. There is a tower there and if you go up the tower, you can see the city of Boston perfectly. Ive never seen a cemetery like that before. Willow Pond is a must-see, if anyone ever goes there.

Amazing Cemetery. Some of the finest memorials in the world. Patricia in the visitor center was very friendly and knowledgeable. A lovely place to be laid to rest, to be sure.

Rich birding in a beautifully landscaped cemetery with lots of great old oaks, maples, conifers, and flowering fruit trees. Interesting topographical features include dells, valleys, hills, ponds, and ridges to explore. Plenty of cover for skulking birds as well: rhododendrons and shrubs. Public restrooms at the entrance, along with a drinking fountain. Check out the chalkboard at the front gate for recent bird sightings. Wonder why there isnt a second restroom at the very distant far end of the cemetery... Definitely wear shoes appropriate for walking up and down hills, through wet grass (most paths are paved, some are rougher with stone and woodchips), and over acorns. Spring birding at Mount Auburn draws a crowd, with every birder in town making an attempt at this birding hotspot. If you can, try birding here during off-peak hours, like late morning on a weekday. Or a cloudier, mistier day when fair weather birders stay indoors. Even when theres few migrating birds around, its a gorgeous greenspace with turkeys, ravens, chipmunks, ground squirrels, secretive coyotes, and sleepy raccoons (if youre stealthy).Note: no dogs, bicycles, jogging, or food allowed! If you prefer to bird while walking your dog, or picnic while looking at the graves of historical figures, try Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain. Its like the laidback version of Mount Auburn Cemetery. And theres famous people buried there, too. (Lookin at you, Anne Sexton, e.e. cummings, and Lucy Stone.)

Its a little weird to be reviewing a cemetery, but Mt Auburn is no regular cemetery. It feels more like a park/botanical garden. Its also huge, with paths marked with names of flowers, trees, and other green things. I highly recommend it for a walk on a nice spring or fall day.

Number 1 place to go for a walk

The dead provide civilized, reflective and restorative companionship. When they rest among hundreds of well-manicured trees, shrubs, ponds and walkways. If youve meandered through Pere Llachaise cemetery in Paris youll recognize the homage to the design and vibe. Access the park through the main gate and ignore the office parking. Drive straight through to the tower and park on any drive that does not have a green line painted down the center. Climb the tower and reflect upon the bends of the Charles River and the way it affects your mind in mapping the city. When youre finished looking at the foliage from above, walk down to the pond and crypts. Peek inside the crypts or observe the more modest markers... like the one at the intersection of Birch and Maple. Such beautiful sadness... and joy in being the one who can still change things.

Our family..including my father Henry Avery rests here. The staff is great and were very helpful to me and my childrens multiple visits. Henry Avery, is a 1942 grad of MIT...loved everything Boston.

Beautiful during the fall. Graves date back to 1850s. Those people are resting at truly peaceful place.

Fascinating and interesting place. Beautiful sculptures.

Great place to take a walk and ponder upon life~

This is one of the most beautiful places on earth. You will not see all it has to offer in a lifetime of visiting. In addition to being a cemetery, it is certified as an arboretum and as a museum.

An amazing historical landmark and beautiful cemetery / park. Great for a leisurely stroll, bird watching, and a relaxing day in the park. Furthermore, the interactive guide is *amazing* and every cemetery should have one like it!

A beautiful step back in time. So peaceful.

This is simply one of the most beautiful places to just GO that youre likely to find anywhere. Historic surprises abound in the graves (you WILL find a name you recognize!) and the astonishing arboretum / grounds make for endlessly fascinating walking and meditation. Ive never encountered or dealt with any of the employees, which in my mind is a plus -- they leave people who are just walking and enjoying the gorgeous scenery and atmosphere alone. This is a restful and restorative place for sprits both living and past/passed.

A beautiful cemetery with flowering trees and bushes. The paths are nice and the sites are gorgeous. A must when in Boston.

Both my parents and my grand father are buried in this magical place and I just love visiting them, it is so tranquil and filled with intoxicating beauty.

Yes, strange I know reviewing a cemetery, but when you have access to a place like Mount Auburn Cemetery its hard not to want to spread the word about this amazingly beautiful place.Id heard about it from many top 10 lists of things to do in Boston, but Id never had made it out until recently. This stunningly and beautifully haunting place is a must see during the fall. From a gorgeous 360 view of the red/orange landscape and city in the distance from the citadel you can climb up to the peaceful meandering pathways through the cemetery grounds, this location offers as many stunning views as any nature hike.Their visitor center is a great place to start to get a lay of the land. Sometimes they even have art displays or music available on the grounds. Its also all free to visit during the day! This is a not to be missed.

One of the nicest cemeteries Ive ever been to, respectful staff lots of Wildlife and beautiful trees.

Placid. A data science treasure trove

Gorgeous place with a unique history. perfect place for a stroll on a nice day, volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable

Beautiful paths, gorgeous gravestones and amazing, old trees. It is also an arboretum that is home to champion trees.

Excellent walks, bird watching. Peaceful atmosphere, beautiful views.

I love the view from the tower.

Great place to wander and take photos. Go just before sunset for some gorgeous views.

Very nice park. Be aware there are only two ways in and out: no exit of the south side.

Amazing place to walk and clear your mind, soak up history and find some peace in your day.

One of the most beautiful spaces in Cambridge. Come here to reflect, appreciate the birds, or gawk at famous dead people.

Beautiful landscaping and staturary, make sure you climp the tower for awesome views of Boston!

Wonderful, Beautiful place.My parents are buried here.

We were charged $1000 to dig a hole and place cremated remains inside. A $50 job at best for $1000, thats what you can expect from them.

Gorgeous, and enormous. The staff Ive meet are super nice too.

Gorgeous serene cemetery, walk in nature. Beautiful views from Washington tower.

So peaceful and absolutely gorgeous ️

Beautiful botanical garden that happens to have people buried in it.

Magically place, is a shame that they let cars drive around it...get out and walk people!

Great place!

Peaceful somber walk away from the busy streets of North Cambridge and Harvard Square.

The Mount Auburn Cemetery is a wonderful arboretum as well. There is a rich dendrological collection in it.

Gorgeous landscaped hillsBeneath sweeping tower viewsMomento mori

History and landscaping

Awesome place to walk around and look at the beautiful architecture

My family is buried in that beautiful cemetery and I will soon join them. Funny, as a little girl we used to picnic by the pond and visit the oldest parts trying to imagine what their lives were like and now Ill be a part of my own history. My grandparents and aunts await. My parents will be in a military cemetery and I shall miss them. I feel like Im going home after a long, lonely battle. My children have already cremated me, figuratively, and turned their backs as did my friends. There is no other place I would go-just pray they put me there! They threw me away once and I cant go back there.Ellen Dwyer aka Ruth DeCosta.

Very beautiful and peaceful place to for a walk or run.

Beautiful place, serene and calm

Cool place to wander around

Amazing place to see the autumn colours

The nature and monuments are stunning!

I hear people are dying to get in here.

Really pretty scenery across a number of paths

Awesome park!!!!! Easy to find a private spot and chill