Attraction Historic Cemetery / Arboretum / Botanical Garden

Mount Auburn Cemetery

580 Mount Auburn Street · Watertown, Massachusetts 02472

Historic site

Type

Free

Admission

About Mount Auburn Cemetery

Mount Auburn Cemetery is the first landscaped rural or “garden” cemetery in the United States, established in 1831. It is a National Historic Landmark, functioning as an arboretum and wildlife sanctuary with over 5,500 trees, shrubs, and plants. The cemetery offers picturesque landscapes, winding paths, and is a major bird sanctuary, especially popular during spring migration.

Key facts

Type

Historic site

Admission

Free

Best season

Year-round, May for birdwatching

Typical visit

2-4 hours

Family friendly

Yes

Features

Walking paths, birdwatching, historical monuments, arboretum, wildlife sanctuary, scenic views

How we compiled this listing

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