Meeting at the Arboretum entrance at 125 Arborway. Hiking along the trails in the park, enjoying the end of daylight saving time and the Fall colors. There are great views of Boston and suburbs from the hills in the park, like the Bussey and Peter's Hills. The Arboretum was founded as a public-private partnership between the City of Boston and Harvard University. The park was established in 1872 and was planned and designed in collaboration with Frederick Law Olmsted. The Arnold Arboretum is a National Historic Landmark and one of the best preserved of Olmsted’s landscapes. The Arnold Arboretum combines a respected research institution and a public park as part of the Emerald Necklace   

By Subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end – Forest Hills. Turn left as you pass through the turnstiles. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum.” Proceed about 60 feet, then turn left and continue parallel to the Arborway. Continue walking along the Arborway, up the hill and to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills gate on your left. To reach the Arboretum’s main entrance and the Hunnewell Building, continue along the sidewalk on the Arborway to the main gate (about 10 minutes), or go through the gate, bear right at the pond, and continue to the Hunnewell Building. Note that the Orange Line is only accessible from the Back Bay Station on weekends going South. There is no train service between Sullivan Sq and Medical Center stations.

By bus

Take the #39 bus to the South Street and Custer Avenue stop in Jamaica Plain (just after the monument stop). Walk back a few feet to the intersection and turn left on Custer Street. At the end of Custer Street (three blocks) you’ll be facing the Arboretum. Turn right and proceed to the pedestrian crossing. After the crossing, turn right. The Arboretum’s main gate will be 10 yards ahead, on the left.