Just across Charles Street from the Boston Common, the Public Garden is elegantly landscaped with flower beds, lagoons, walking paths and statues, including a notable monument of George Washington on a horse. Admire the natural beauty and watch as couples pose for their wedding photographs on most summer weekends. The children's story 'Make Way for Ducklings' took place here, and there is a popular sculpture of the ducklings in the northeast corner of the park. A ride on their famous Swan Boats is an essential experience for visitors. Don't forget to visit the Boston Public Garden for a colorful walk with your family or friends!
Website: boston.gov
Phone: (617) 723-8144
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Charles St and Beacon St
4 Charles St Boston, MA 02114-4602 ·535.83 mi
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- Family friendly
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We were walking distance from our hotel the Copley Square and it is well worth it to take a walk down to the Boston Garden and next door the Boston Common, it’s almost like a smaller version of New York’s Central Park. You can wander on the walking path, sit by the lagoon and admire the different types of plants and trees, it’s just lovely .
MoreThe Pride of BostonBoston Public Garden — put it on your list. It's free, it's downtown, and it sits right across Charles Street from Boston Common, so you get both in one stroll. Both immaculate.The statues got me. Washington on horseback at the Arlington Street entrance, and over by Boylston there's Thaddeus Kosciuszko — the Polish engineer Washington made a colonel — holding the plans for West Point. Sumner, Wendell Phillips, the Ether Monument. A whole history lesson disguised as a walk.I've been here in every season now. Summer brings the Swan Boats gliding around the lagoon, an accordion player and a conga drummer holding court on the bridge. Winter turns the whole place into a snow globe — and somebody dresses the Make Way for Ducklings statues in Christmas sweaters, which is worth the trip alone. Fall is golden leaves underfoot; spring brings the tulips back.A Saturday afternoon stroll here never disappoints — you never know what you'll find. A typewriter poet will write you a poem on any topic, any price. I've watched witches picnic under the trees, wedding parties posing in cotillion gowns, and one evening a full Marry Me? setup under the trees, candles and all.Absolutely outstanding. If you're in Boston, go.Kindest regards,Kooliejoe
MoreNice for a stroll or jog. Many ducks and squirrels. Some geese. Swan boats seem ok but wish it was individual boats instead. Worth visiting but not main focus of Boston.
MoreWhat a lovely place to take a stroll while visiting Boston. The park is lively, and a great spot to sit and people watch.
MoreA wonderful park for walking,while having a cup of coffee.Clean and quiet place too to enjoy the ambiance of this garden.Good for taking pictures,videos and group activities as well like riding the swan boat for a short tour around the lake.Nice place and view.
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