walking routes

[watersword]

For the past year or so, I have not been taking public transit, and have been going for walks in the Inman Square area. I feel like I have seen every house in walking distance of my house a billion times; once I have my second shot (plus two weeks) and would feel okay about a short masked T ride (probably on the Red Line), does anyone have recommendations for nice places to explore on foot? I am especially interested in vernacular architecture, gardens, and window shopping that is not Newbury Street, but mostly want something NEW to look at.

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[kathmandu]

Cambridgeport, south of Mass Ave on the side streets around Pearl and Magazine, has some nice bits of gardens and outsider yard art. I wouldn't exactly recommend it enough to make a special trip, but if you're already down there it can be pleasant to gaze around.