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Boston Public Garden: Traveller Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 312 attractions in Boston
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Attraction type: Urban park, Garden, Park
Address: Charles St, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617 723 8144

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“A nice retreat in the city centre”

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4 of 5 stars
scottcabal
Kent, UK
21 May 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

This garden is just across the road from Boston Common and opposite the Cheers place. It's not as well known as Boston Common, which is the big central expanse in the city centre but I liked it more. It has a nice lake, some good statues, swan boats in summer and a better atmosphere than the common.

I didn't spend as much time here as the common as it's not as close to the suway. The common is a convenient place to relax before taking in the freedom trail, or before going out for the day on an excursion.

However the Gardens are a nice place to wander and soak up the atmosphere - without being at risk from homeless people pestering you for money as happened a few times on the common. The gardens have some great benches overlooking the lake and I enjoyed sitting here for a few minutes just relaxing.

If you have an hour, or even half hour spare when in the general area then wander through the common to the public gardend - you won't be disappointed.

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“Beautiful touch of nature in the middle of the city”

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5 of 5 stars
tranman100
Montreal
2 Mar 2008

The most beautiful garden i've seen yet and it's free! This place is very big and contain a lot of various plants, trees, and flowers that will take your breath away. Also, the small lake creates a beautiful scenery. It's a must to come here and relax from the stress of the city!

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“lovely and safe”

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4 of 5 stars
inspiredmommy
Thomaston, CT
27 Jun 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I recently spent the morning meandering around the gardens with my 3 small children while my husband attended a bussiness conference. The gardens are beautiful, the fountains are tranquil, and the Make Way for Ducklings statues cannot be missed. The swan boat rides were another inexpensive treat. Such a gem in a beautiful city.

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“A Beautiful, Beautiful Place”

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5 of 5 stars
Kabecka
Chicago, Illinois
22 May 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This park is so beautiful! We visited in May. The flowers are in bloom. There are ducks, a few geese with their goslings and 2 swans on the pond. Do not miss a visit to the park, just sitting, relaxing and enjoying nature and the people there.

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“springtime”

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5 of 5 stars
galaxie2584
boston, ma
8 May 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

Springtime is the best time to visit the gardens. The first few weekends in May all the flowers are blooming. It is absolutely gorgeous!

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Charles St, Boston, MA 02116
Tel: 617 723 8144