The Boston Common is a place you will most likely spend some time while in the city. It is the focal point, with many subway lines stopping in this area, being the start of the freedom trail, being near stores and restaurants and also a big expanse of space which is free for anybody to use. It is not as... more

I visited Boston Common in November and December 07. It was very chilly, but we dressed warmly. We were lucky enough to visit during the city of Boston's holiday tree lighting ceremony. The ceremony iincluded a concert and fireworks. Sadly, the tree was not very pretty, but the experience was worth the time. We also were able to ice skate... more

The Boston Common had a real city park feel to me. I walked through the Common around 9 am with my 3 small children and was suprised by how many homeless people were still in the park, hanging around, and sleeping on the benches. It gave me a bit of uneasiness to be honest. I felt much safer once we... more

Cool place to visit. Right across from capitol building with gold dome. Cool place to have a picnic and relax. The public gardens are also nice. G Man more

Boston gets together and trys to light as many pumpkins at once as possible each year around Halloween at the Boston Common. This year they lit over 30k and broke the previous record held by Keene, NH. There are many stands set up to get hot cider, pumpkin pie, participate in a pie eating contest, etc. You can also contribute... more

Not like Central Park, but good place to hang out and relax. more

We spent many hours walking through the park in the day and night between our hotel and the north end. The grounds were well maintained and surprisingly clean! more

The common is a great place to go and kill some time before a a mid-day show, or take a break from shopping. They have cheap ice skating in the winter, and swan boat rides (great for kids) in the summer. Overall a great place to visit. more

boston common is fantastic i remember when i was younger i use to go every year and watch the fireworks on the 4th of july also beutiful at christmas time well decorated and the largest christmas tree i have ever seen was bigger every year i love and miss boston more