Travel Blog Ranks Jamaica Plain 'Boston’s Best Place Tourists Don’t Know'

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — Jamaica Pond might just have landed on tourists' radar, thanks to a blog post out this week, published under the title, "Jamaica Pond: Boston’s Best Place Tourists Don’t Know."

Travel blogger Lillie is behind "Around the World 'L,'" where she posted the story Sunday, chock full of gorgeous sunset photos. She describes herself as a Boston native who taught high school English at Boston Public Schools for six years "before flying out in August of 2009 to begin voyaging around the world!"

She writes:

"Tourists flock to Boston from around the world, yet almost none of them know about one of our city’s most beautiful spots to visit: Jamaica Pond. I must let you in on the secret, as Boston is my favorite city ever, and seeing photos of this pond may just spur you to book your ticket here!

... When timing your visit, I’d strongly suggest staying for the sunset. Every side of the pond boasts a different take on the sky’s beauty, so bring your camera and move around to get the best view. After the heavens’ light show, just walk from the Boathouse down Pond Street to grab a delicious dinner at any of the many restaurants on Centre Street. That Jamaica Plain thoroughfare offers cuisines for all budgets and tastes, and trust me, I’ve tasted them all. Yumminess abounds."

The post comes complete with directions from prominent hotels, a general description of the space, and recommendations on where to start walking.

We'll ask the same question Lillie did: "Does Jamaica Pond seem like a spot worth adding to (tourists') Boston itinerary?" Let us know in the comments.

Photos courtesy Emerald Necklace Conservancy