Boston’s sheltered deepwater harbor located on a hilly peninsula in Massachusetts Bay is a potpourri of diverse ecosystems important for local biodiversity and food webs, and also help to mitigate the effects of storms and floods. With more than one-fourth of Boston’s total area as water, rocky and sandy shores, salt marshes, seagrass beds, and tidal mudflats invite exploration and immersion. Green spaces, such as the Boston Common and Emerald Necklace, serve as city lungs, underscoring Boston's commitment to sustainable urban living. Explore Boston’s charming parks and waterfronts on a scenic Boston private tour.

 

Boston’s sheltered deepwater harbor located on a hilly peninsula in Massachusetts Bay is a potpourri of diverse ecosystems important for local biodiversity and food webs, and also help to mitigate the effects of storms and floods. With more than one-fourth of Boston’s total area as water, rocky and sandy shores, salt marshes, seagrass beds, and tidal mudflats invite exploration and immersion. Green spaces, such as the Boston Common and Emerald Necklace, serve as city lungs, underscoring Boston's commitment to sustainable urban living.