One place close by is Walden Pond, which I inadvertently found within a week of living in Waltham. I got lost driving in what I thought was still Waltham and literally ended up at the North Bridge in Concord (where the shot heard 'round the world was fired). Then on my way back to Waltham, I noticed a beautiful lake on my right. Pulled into the parking lot and saw a sign welcoming me to Walden Pond!
Did you know you can swim in Walden Pond? I mean, sure, you can go have transcendental thoughts in the surrounding woods. Or you could don a thong and sunbathe on the beach. They even have a roped off area for kids and a lifeguard. It's a pretty large place, actually.
I explained to my little boy the amazing significance of the place. He didn't really quite get it, but he sure likes to swim and thought the statue of Thoreau was pretty cool. There's a replica of his cabin there also. So, every time we went there we had to pay a visit to "Henry Davin Fro" and his house.
Hi Mr. Fro!
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