CambridgeHistoric placesGarden cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery
The first rural or garden cemetery in the United States and a National Historic Landmark.
Why it belongs in the guide
Mount Auburn Cemetery spans Cambridge and Watertown. It is recognized as the first rural or garden cemetery in the United States and is designated a National Historic Landmark. The grounds combine burial history with a landscaped setting that rewards a slower visit.
Good for
- National Historic Landmark
- Landscaped grounds
- Walking
- Historic burials