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Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets, Boston, MA 02108 (Downtown)
617-635 4500
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Ranked #18 of 192 attractions in Boston
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Type: Parks
Activities: City walk sightseeing, People-watching, Walking, Ice skating
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the... more » Owner description: Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city. « less
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Redwood City
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Nice Open Park in Center of City”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

You'll find locals walking their dogs, playing frisby, jogging, and enjoying the day. Very pretty greens and foliage, squirrels, birds, simple nature tucked away in the center of town.

Visited October 2012
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england
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Pretty”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

Very pretty !! Loved it here !! Very cute in the 'fall' ... !!!!!!! Very close to the shopping too so nice to have a walk through back to the hotel

Visited October 2012
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Liverpool
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“the Frog Pond is great”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

A great place to relax for a couple of hours on a sunny afternoon. in the summer the Frog Pond is full of children paddling and splashing about. there is also a carousel which is great for adults and kids !

Visited July 2012
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Franklin, Tennessee
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“Great to sit and people watch..”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

Was staying at the ritz carlton next door and loved getting a starbucks coffee and sitting in park watching people and soaking in Boston.

Visited November 2012
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Adelaide, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“What an amazing beautiful park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

Boston Common really is the peoples park. It is a beautiful, safe, friendly park and wonderful for people watching.
Really busy on weekends but it is well worth the gorgeous walk through. Well worth a visit when you go to Boston city area. Very pleasant to sit and relax and enjoy the buskers and activities.

Visited November 2012
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