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Boston Public Garden

Charles Street, Boston, MA 02116 (Beacon Hill)
617-723-8144
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As featured in 3 days in Boston
Ranked #2 of 194 attractions in Boston
Type: Parks, Gardens
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is... more » Owner description: This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden. « less
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Kansas City, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Could have spent all day there. Then took off on the Freedom Trial. Don't miss this when you come to Boston.

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Delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Great for walking and running. Large and open areas. I enjoyed this site for running and quiet time.

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Weymouth, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

At the heart of Boston is the beautiful public gardens. We spent time enjoying the peace and tranquility of this space. Unfortunately we were too early in the season to enjoy the swan boats, but otherwise we loved just sitting and watching the world go by!

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Woldingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Walked through the park on our way to the Cheers Bar. Saw the Swan boats which had been there since 1887. They were really popular with people queuing to go on. It was 3 dollars for a boat ride on the lagoon. There were lots of ducks and ducklings to see, also a swan sitting on her nest of 2... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Willow trees over the lake, statues, monuments in the middle of the city, hard day shopping relax in the park, centrally located.

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Montreal, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

A must see. Great place to relax after having done 2 walking tour near the area. The swan boats are a great romantic tour to do.

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Watauga, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I rode the swan boats. It was a nice, relaxing 15 minute ride. The scenery was gorgeous, and there were people just sitting on the grass, taking photos of each other, or playing. This is a park to do your own thing, but was very beautiful. The boats were the only attraction with a schedule.

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Laval, Québec
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This park is situated right in the middle of the city so you can't miss it. It's worth walking it, you see all the locals enjoying it, specialy at lunch time.

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Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

nice to walk through back from downtown there was a car show on one day when we did. enjoy the park with some interesting bouildings around it and the friendly squirrels, it is also close to some shopping areas

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Powell, Ohio, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Nothing fancy about this, just a beautiful old garden to be enjoyed by all. Lots of public performers to be enjoyed as well. Make sure you right the Swan Boats and take your picture with the baby duckling statues to complete your Boston experience!

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