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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Boston Public Garden
Charles Street, Boston, MA 02116
(Beacon Hill)
617-723-8144
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Ranked #2 of 194 attractions in Boston
Type: Parks, Gardens
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
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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...
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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.
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Laval, Québec
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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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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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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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Boston, Massachusetts
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Since I was a kid growing up in the suburbs, the Boston Public Garden has always been one of my favorite places in the world. It takes only a few steps into the garden to find a quiet oasis among the swans while giant willow trees keep the bustling city around you at bay. Perfect place to go for a...
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Pop off the T at the Arlington stop and you'll find yourself at the edge of the Boston Public Garden. There's George Washington surrounded by flowers, leading to the the lovely suspension bridge across the lake to the Swan Boats. From mid-April to September, watch the real swans and ducks paddle around, marvel at the people pedaling the swan boats....
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Woodbury, Connecticut
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It has been my wish for many years to see the Pops at Symphony hall, Met my expectations and then some.
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Jarvis Bay Australia
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This garden is beautiful, well kept and a lovely place to sit and read a book or just relax and watch the Swans! For only $3 you can take a ride on the Swan boats, the driver sits in a swan at the rear of the boat and pedals while you sit and enjoy the trip around the pond!
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Charleston, SC
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We moved from the Boston area 5 years ago, and always love to revisit the beauty of the Public Gardens. Plants and flowers are breathtakingly beautiful. A gem of a place to see.
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This must be one of the most beautiful small city centre parks anywhere in the world. Although only 48 acres this immaculately kept park has a fantastic variety of trees and flowers. No cycling or skateboards helps add to the calm serenity of this great facility. Even on a very busy Sunday there was a wonderful calmness within the park....
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