Boston Is Home to One of the Best Parks in the U.S.

Taking a leisurely stroll through a park is one of life's simple pleasures.

We're fortunate to have many outdoor areas to enjoy on the SouthCoast.

For those living in larger cities, finding greenery isn't always easy, but when you do, it can be like finding a diamond in the rough.

USA Today Best City Park Finalists

USA Today has taken a closer look at these areas and compiled a list of some of the best in the country stating "city parks provide space to connect with nature and the community, and the best of them offer a variety of activities and attractions for residents and visitors, from playgrounds and community gardens to skate parks and live performances."

Its list is a group of finalists which readers can vote on from now through April 7 at noon.

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It can be hard to compete with the likes of a beautiful beach park in Hawaii or the iconic New York attraction that is Central Park, but the other nominees are hoping to give them a run for their money.

Massachusetts Park Among One of the Best City Parks

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Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway is a 17-acre stretch that winds through Chinatown, the Financial District, the North End and more.

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A unique shape, this park mimics the highway that was replaced in the Big Dig.

Now, visitors can enjoy art, fountains, gardens and more along the greenway.

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The park, named after the matriarch of the Kennedy family, pays homage to the woman who was born in the North End, was the daughter of a former Boston mayor and mother to President John F. Kennedy and U.S. Senators Robert and Ted Kennedy.

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Cast your vote (one per day) until voting ends on April 7 at noon. The ten winnings votes will be announced on Wednesday, April 16.

Popular TV Shows Set in Boston

Boston has been the backdrop for lots of hit TV shows throughout the years, yet many of them never actually filmed on the East Coast.

These popular series all set themselves in Massachusetts' capitol city, but almost never came to town for filming.

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America's Top 10 Best National Parks

America is filled with stunning scenery, and much of that can be found in the many National Parks located across the country. There are 63 National Parks across the United States, and we take a look at the Top 10 and see where they're ranked. And just where do the two popular Montana National Parks land on that list?

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LOOK: Stunning vintage photos capture the beauty of America's national parks

Today these parks are located throughout the country in 25 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The land encompassing them was either purchased or donated, though much of it had been inhabited by native people for thousands of years before the founding of the United States. These areas are protected and revered as educational resources about the natural world, and as spaces for exploration.

Keep scrolling for 50 vintage photos that show the beauty of America's national parks.

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