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Boston Common, Boston

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#2 of 560 in Parks in Massachusetts
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The country's oldest city park, Boston Common dates back to the 1630s. Consisting of 20 hectares (50 acres), the common is part of an extensive chain of parks linked by parkways and waterways. It's named the "Emerald Necklace" because of the way it appears to hang from the "neck" of the Boston peninsula. Pick up a map at the on-site information kiosk to locate notable burial sites within the park, including the graves of painter Gilbert Stuart, composer William Billings, and poet Samuel Sprague. To see the first subway station in America, visit the southern corner of the park. Using our international travel planner, Boston attractions like Boston Common can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By Northern_Traveler00
    Sunny and dry yesterday so why not head into the city and see something new. Walked pretty much every path in the Common and Public Garden. 90% folks were masked, which was nice. Common is kept...  more »
  • By amandagq
    Loved walking around and seeing the squirrels. Saw a homeless guy sleeping on a mattress near the visitors center! The park beautiful, lots of statues. The Christmas tree was big and beautiful.  more »
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  • By Dr. Yasmin Kottait
    I loved this place so much! So serene and calm. I ended visiting it almost daily during my entire trip as a result of how much I loved chilling out there. Completely recommend checking it out and enjoying the scene and relaxing there. There are many food carts and a nearby metro station. Also it is right in the city center.
  • By Lance Chicote
    An stunning park in the heart of Boston. Make sure you do the freedom tour, there's so much history to be heard here. Have a picnic and watch the many squirrels running around. Great place to chill and relax too.
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