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Public Garden

Charles St
Boston, MA 02138
(617) 635-7383
5 star rating based on 7 reviews

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Daily 6am-11:30pm  
Status: Open  
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Monuments include the first statue of George Washington on horseback; one of Edward Everett Hale, author of "The Man Without a Country"; and of course, Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack and Quack of the famous children's book "Make Way for Ducklings," which is set in the Public Garden. In spring and summer, intricate floral patterns and the blazing colors of hundreds of flowers brighten... more
Posted by Citysearch on August 21, 2007

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Looking for a great spot for a wedding or graduation photo? Follow the crowds and head to the heart of the gardens.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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America's first public garden is an oasis in Boston's overbuilt downtown.

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Overview This hallowed green space has been rescued twice, once in the 19th century from real-estate tycoons, and again in the 20th century, when neglect left it in near-ruin. The central lagoon on which the famous Swan Boats cruise is spanned by the world's smallest suspension bridge. The Experience Monuments include the first statue of George Washington on... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 25, 2006)

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A Great Park

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What a gorgeous park you have in Boston. I am from the San Francisco area and we have a wonderful part too: Golden Gate Park. I went to Boston in Su 2004 for the first time. The first thing I saw was the Public Garden and I fell in love with it. The Swan Boats, the statues and monuments, the trees and flowers, the people. I also enjoyed the Public Commons with outdoor Shakespere and... more
Posted by tcheuvront on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 20, 2005)

Great Park!!!

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First of all, the public garden and the common, I consider one big park, neither one is better than the other. They're both great, the best thing about Boston, this is the place to meet people, specially in the summer...the only problem I have with it is how come on certain areas they won't let you rollerblade or bike throught it. It's a park people!!!

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+ comfortable settings, relaxing,... more
Posted by salvador8677 on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 08, 2003)

Makes You Feel Ducky

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This is the quintessential city park. Quainter and prettier than its larger neighbor, Boston Common, Public Garden allows you to escape from the hustle and bustle of the crowded city. I always get lost in childhood memories of riding in the swan boats when I pass by it. I havent ridden them since I moved out of the Boston Area, but when Im visiting the city, a drive or walk by the Garden always... more
Posted by Sherricom on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 11, 2003)
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