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Boston Public Garden: First public botanical garden
  • By Icemaiden02 on January 18, 2006
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  • Public Gardens, taken May 2003 - Boston
    Public Gardens, taken May 2003
    by Icemaiden02, 1 more photos
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    The Public Garden, established in 1837, is the first public botanical garden in the United States. Today, with its plant material chosen for ornamental excellence as well as its botanical diversity, it forms a green and flowering oasis in the heart of a great metropolis. In the spring, there are beautiful flower beds and much to marvel at. Even in the winter, a brisk walk through the park is quite enjoyable. Swan boats in the summer are a delight and the weeping willows and nicely manicured lawns offer simple tranquility.

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  • Address: 9 Arlington St, Boston MA
  • Phone: 617-635-4505
  • Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
  • Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

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    Boston Public Garden: walking and recreation
  • By PetraG on October 20, 2005
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    The Public Garden, established in 1837, is the first public botanical garden in the United States. Today, with its plant material chosen for ornamental excellence as well as its botanical diversity, it forms a green and flowering oasis in the heart of a great metropolis. No visit to Boston would be complete without a stroll in the Garden which is maintained by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with the Friends of the Public Garden. Its 24 acres, developed from what was once marsh land, is the landscape design of George V. Meacham, winner of a public competition for which he received an award of one hundred dollars. Through the years, modifications to accommodate the increasing traffic and availability of new plant material have been made with the initial design always in mind. Flower beds provide glorious color from early April until the frosts of October, and the thousands of plants grown in the city greenhouses maintain a continuous ever-refreshing variety. Numerous works of public art adorn its winding paths that skirt its three acre lagoon. In 1859, by an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature, the Public Garden was preserved forever as an open space for the citizenry.

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  • Address: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
  • Phone: 617-635-4505
  • Directions: The entrance to the Boston Public Garden is in the middle of Charles Street, across from the Boston Common.
  • Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

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    Boston Public Garden: SOOO Beautiful always! Especially in Warm Weather!
  • By exotiqgatita on January 16, 2005
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  • The Public Gardens are expansive, nicely taken care of, and romantic. You see ducks and geese around. Next to the Boston Commons, (another grassy chill spot), it's just a must-see if you visit boston cuz it WILL leave you with good thoughts...bring a notebook or journal, your ipod, and chill here!

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  • Address: Get off at Arlington Station, Green Line.
  • Phone: 617-635-4505
  • Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
  • Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

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    Boston Public Garden: Strolling through the Public Gardens
  • By jmhenry1123 on October 25, 2005
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  • The emerald necklace in Boston includes the Public Gardens. Several acres of beautifully appointed gardens, sculpture and ponds.

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  • Phone: 617-635-4505
  • Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
  • Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

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    Boston Public Garden: The Swan Boats
  • By sarahandgareth on June 3, 2004
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  • Swans, both real and boat - Boston
    Swans, both real and boat
    by sarahandgareth
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    The swan boats are touristy, of course, but we'd hesitate to call something so locally beloved a tourist trap. And really, you could do a lot worse with your $2. You get a leisurely 15-minute figure-of-eight around the lagoon - with the boat propelled by the pedaling of a usually youthful driver. The swan boats have been around since 1877, and there's something undeniably fun about peeling back the years, to childhood memories of simple kiddie-rides, as well as to the more genteel pursuits of the Victorian era. We were persuaded on to the boats, but half-way through realized that we were having much more fun than we expected - or were willing to admit. There's a good echo when you go under the bridge, too: try it out!

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  • Address: Boston Public Garden
  • Phone: 617-522-1966
  • Directions: Look for the lake - and then for the boats!
  • Website: http://www.swanboats.com/

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    Boston Public Garden: Swan Boats
  • By iam1wthee on August 24, 2004
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  • This garden is nicely maintained. Inside there is a lagoon where you can ride a boat in the shape of a swan. Near the park are a lot of other attractions like the Cheers bar.

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  • Phone: 617-635-4505
  • Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
  • Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

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    Boston Public Garden: George Washington monument
  • By el_ruso on August 3, 2005
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  • Boston Public Garden - Boston
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    This is located in the Public Garden next to the beginning of Commonwealth boulevard.

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    Boston Public Garden: Boston Public Gardens
  • By sophiebeans on January 6, 2008
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    This was one of my favorite spots during my trip. Very beautiful and well kept. Very serene!

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  • Phone: 617-635-4505
  • Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
  • Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

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    Boston Public Garden: See the Ducklings!
  • By cruisingbug on March 31, 2006
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  • "Make Way for Ducklings!"
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    We went to the Boston Public Garden to see the swan boats, but were disappointed as the lake there is drained in the winter and the boats are in storage, I guess. However, we did find the "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture in the northeastern corner of the park. The sculpture was created in honor of the children's book, which is apparently set in the Boston Public Garden (we'll have to get a copy now!). Our baby enjoyed "riding" the ducklings and especially watching all the other children playing - this seemed to be the area where locals bring their kids for play dates and Mommy time. Even with a busy road behind us, it was a peaceful place to relax (and feed the baby) and people-watch.

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  • Phone: 617-635-4505
  • Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
  • Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

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    Boston Public Garden: great park
  • By vivimero on July 19, 2006
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    we actually choose even an hotel close by because we wanted to walk in the gardens a lot. it's very european and we love Boston

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  • Phone: 617-635-4505
  • Directions: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
  • Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

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