I just love this cemetery! I was told about this by a friend who does photography of all sorts. I was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful plantings, landscaping and the historic significance of this site. There are many famous people buried here, such as Longfellow, fanny farmer, poets, artists, founding fathers, military personnel, etc. You will see lots of wildlife... More

This has got to be the only cemetery -- certainly the only one around here - that offers walking tours with audio accompaniment - and it's worth taking! I've walked and explored it more times than I can count. I've seen all kinds of birds, plus a few bunnies, and even a red fox once. I made an inquiry in... More

The first garden cemetery in the United States, there is plenty of history and beauty in the Mount Auburn Cemetery. The landscaping is beautiful and the setting so peaceful, it is easy to spend hours walking throughout the graves. There are many interesting tombstone sculptures to see.

Mt. Auburn is the first cemetery (as opposed to burial ground) in the United States. It has an incredible concentration of luminaries from the arts, sciences, and politics. It is also incredibly beautiful, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing. It has an excellent visitors' center with a nice (although not free) map. Climb the tower on the... More

The landscape is stunning, with many hills and water features, and an amazing variety of handsome trees (come during the spring bloom, or fall foliage for another dimension of beauty). The amount of history in one place is hard to absorb - and the monuments themselves are enough of an attraction to recommend this treasure. Stop by the visitor's center... More

You like birds than Mt. Auburn is for you. It is also for you if like any of the following: history, Olmstead design, famous people, great horticulture and much more. One can spend many days there. This place is on the National Landmark site. It is a very very interesting place to visit place isA

We have been several times and have enjoyed every visit. We always learn something new! We have done the audio tour at least three times and we are still amazed at how much we enjoy visiting a cemetery!

What an oasis of calm and beauty in the midst of urban chaos! Especially in the spring when the trees and flowers are blooming. A paradise for birds, many bird watchers head there early in the morning with their binoculars. If I was a bird I would live there. Also the graves of many famous people and elegant monuments and... More

Mt. Auburn Cemetery was one of the first in the nation to be designed for the living. This is why I find myself here on a beautiful day. The view from the observatory is cool. Walking amongst the plantings and gravestones is peaceful. A great place for birders, I spyed a screech owl just hanging out in tree. So if... More