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Boston Common

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#30 of 365 things to do in Boston

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139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111-1318

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Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city.

Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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Downtown

The largest area of the city, Downtown is rich with
historical and iconic sites in Boston. Stroll through
one of Boston’s most famous green spaces, the Boston
Public Gardens, check out and make way for duckling
statues, picnic under a beautiful tree overlooking the
pond, and walk over the iconic footbridge where,
during summer time, you will catch a swan boat toting
children and eager tourists through the pond. Have

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Jay P

Just a comment to solve the mystery here. With my allergies, I am pretty sensitive to outdoor smells. I noticed the "pot" smell right away last week in Boston common. But being a gardener, I know what it really is, Boxwood. These are pretty little smooth leaf shrubs that come from England. Several types, the English train them into hedges. Boxwood has a smell that is very much like pot but worse, it is unpleasant. I looked around but there was so much to see that I could not locate where the boxwoods were. Must be a lot of them, especially near the Visitor Center. My Lowes store always has plenty of boxwood plants and that whole section of the greenhouse stinks. So, I can't really say what everyone in Boston Common is smoking, but I do know lots of boxwood shrubs when I smell them.

November 13, 2017|

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I know the shrubs you mention above, I have one which stinks outside my house...however the clientele in this area were unfortunately loving the other plant and not the Boxwood.

Cabs2

Could you tell me if there are mosquitos at the frog pond for movie night? Thank you

September 9, 2016|

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I've only been there during the day and have not seen mosquitos.

travelista8

What is the "hip" or trendy neighborhood in Boston? Shops, galleries, restaurants etc?

September 3, 2016|

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I would say back Bay Area

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Carey B

Hanover, New Hampshire

275

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Date Picnic

Beautiful Park setting for afternoon picnic and stroll. It’s adjacent to lovely neighborhoods on all sides. History and architecture abounds!

Date of experience: July 2018

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Donald B

Kennesaw, United States

17857

Reviewed 2 days ago

Historic Park

This park is an important part of our history. It is next to the Boston Public Gardens as well. You can visit the visitor center to get info and free maps.

Date of experience: February 2019

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Gail A

Coral Springs, Florida

5135

Reviewed 1 week ago

Friendly fat squirrels! Nice park

I really liked this park. Watched the people ice skate, fed the squirrels some peanuts, and looked at the statues. Great place to relax and sit for a while.

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ValvaMG

Toronto, Canada

26639

Boston Central Park

Beautiful, if the weather permits take your time to walk around and enjoy the surroundings, not only the park but the streets and buildings around it.

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430d_borab

Belo Horizonte, MG

5913

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Beautiful

Great place to relax and walk outdoors. It’s beautiful in all seasons of the year! Very beautiful view of boston.

Date of experience: October 2018

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proudfatherofenay

Jakarta

4818

Must-see Boston Side

A romantic spot of Boston, there is a skating arena in the middle of it in froggy pond kids playground. It provide skating rentals and the entrance fee is free for kids under 150cm. In the eastside, just behind Park Street Metro Station, there is...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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T6209SKcherylc

Monument, Colorado

6019

Nice park

This is a very nice large park in Boston. Loved how the sounds of the city faded away as you walked through the area. But not as much on the history as I would have expected. Well used park by residents - which is a...More

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Cheryl F

214

Walking

No matter what time of year you pass through the Boston commons it's always an interesting place to be. You will always find a diverse population of people, musicians, squirrels, birds and trees. I love to walk all over Boston (which I might add is...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Betsy023

Norwich, United Kingdom

8227

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Nice Park

Great communal park. Great for all ages, nice place for a coffee. Even got to see some squirrels - all quite tame too

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Firebuff66

Shelton CT

4722

Great in the spring or fall

This place shines in the spring and fall when its not to humid. Nice place for a lunch or stroll. It was clean the times we went and people were nice

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