We went there not by accident but almost after a disappointing visit of Harvard University. At the visitor center at the entrance of the cemetery we were welcome by a lady who was suprisingly speaking french. She gave us nice indications of what to see....More

Wonderful trees (all helpfully labelled if you're into that), lots of birds and other wildlife, and good fun to stumble onto the graves of a whole variety of famous Americans.

beautiful place to grab a walk- long or short. The trees are beautiful and it's very peaceful. Usually not a problem to pull over on their little roads and walk. In the fall the trees are lovely, really any season it's a great place. I...More

Mount Auburn Cemetery is a lovely place to visit. I enjoyed my walk. I used their app to take an introductory walk that introduced me to some of the highlights. I am also a gardener, and I enjoyed checking out the plants and trees, most...More

A visit to this cemetery can be a leisurely picturesque walk, a pilgrimage to graves of revered writers, or a historical hike where many influential Boston Brahmins have been laid to rest. The first rural or “garden” cemetery in the US, its landscaped grounds resemble...More

we had not visited Mount Auburn Cemetery in about twenty years. Last Sunday we went not expecting much in terms of flowers blooming, since it is already late in the season for azaleas and rhododendrons. How wrong we were! The place is magnificent any time...More

Fantastic - I wish we had more time to visit. So much to see and explore. I think I would take an official tour next time to really get into the details. This cemetery is not just about the interesting history, people, and memorials but...More