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The starting point of the Freedom Trail. The Boston Common is known to be one of the oldest public parks in the country. The park is almost 50 acres in size. Today, Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a system of connected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods. The "Common" has been used for many different purposes throughout its long history. Until 1830, cattle grazed the Common, and until 1817, public hangings took place here. British troops camped on Boston Common prior to the Revolution and left from here to face colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775. Nowadays it's a perfect place to walk along through the nice gardens, sit and relax or do some sports (Baseball- and Softball fields, tennis courts, ....). You can also find there a Visitor Information Center where you can get infos, buy souvenirs or city maps. Leave a Comment Phone: 1-888-SEE BOSTONDirections: Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Streets.Website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/bostoncom
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There are few public parks in the world as famous as Boston Common and The Public Gardens....So, uh yeah, this tip is practically useless; because any visitor to Boston invariably falls upon these public spaces with no help from a guidebook. The two parks are separated by Charles Street, but have vastly different characters. The Common is a little rougher around the edges, a little more casual, and the site of concerts, festivals and a lovely swimming hole that becomes an ice skating rink during the winter. The Gardens, by contrast, are impeccably manicured with tidy flower beds, pedestrian bridges and the iconic swan boats. When in Boston, I approach The Common via Downtown Crossing and pass through both parks on the way to Newbury Street. Or, I'll come down off Beacon Hill, visiting the State House before crossing the Common and on to Newbury. One warning: You'll think I'm kidding, but the squirrels in these two parks are notoriously agressive. Don't get too close, or you might get your fingers nipped! Leave a Comment Directions: Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Streets.Website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/bostoncom
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