Boston Common
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"Fun, Easy and Friendly"
Boston Common was very family friendly. Lots to do, from tours of the historic to a free splash park. The splash park was the hit as it was 99 degrees that day. We went to a few sights, then back to cool off at the splash park. Lunch, then soaked our feet. It really was a great summer family place.
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"Boston Common"
Really fun during summer when the Carousel is set up. People lay out blankets and read or play frisbee. The gazebo is a great place for photographs. Free concerts and such in good weather. During winter months the frog pond is frozen for ice skating and the big Christmas tree is all lit up.
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"Oasis of Nature"
It looks great in all seasons. I love hanging out here in the summer during my break and eating lunch. You will see people running, playing basketball, kids playing in the water sprinklers, etc. Close to shops, restaurants and historical points. This is also a great place to relax on a warm day and just enjoy a good book.
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"Great place to run around"
The Common is a great place to let off some steam. There is plenty of open space to run around, as well as a playground. In the winter there's ice skating on the frog pound. I know my 3 year old is not super entertained here, but it's a beautiful green space in the city!
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"Amazing Area"
I love the Boston Common, it is an amazing part of history and has so much space and things to offer everyone. I love the Swan Boats and the Duck Pond, they were great for our little one to have fun and she loved the Swan Boat ride, well worth the wait and the Duck Pond was great for her to splash around in. There are also little statues from the book Make Way for Ducklings, my little one loved finding those. It is a great oasis in the city and a whole day can be spent there, for very little money out of pocket. If you have little ones, they will be able to run around and have fun the whole day, while you can relax and enjoy the wonderful area that the city of Boston put aside for all its residents and visitors to enjoy.
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"Great Place to Walk"
I went to Boston for the first time just a few months ago because I met with Family Feud producers there, and my favorite part of the entire city of Boston was Boston Common. It was busy, but it wasn't insane (like how it would have been if it were in NY). I loved the fact that you could just sit down and enjoy the fresh air and the park without looking like you're insane and having to worry about rushing! It was like another dimension from what I'm used to back at home.
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"Great place to relax..."
When you're tired of trying to make sense of the streets, you can forget about asking for directions and just wander around the park and let the kids chase the pigeons. (Not that I would encourage that activity or anything....) Very centrally located in the middle of the city.
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"Walk in the park"
The kids really enjoyed playing in the park. We got some excellent pictures of the kids feeding a squirrel. The birds and the squirrels are so used to human contact the will almost eat from your hand. I would not recommend going in the winter, as it is cold. But it was fun to see the worst placed tree in the world, it covers the view of Beacon Hill. But if you see a vendor selling roasted, sugared nuts don't pass them buy! They are delicious and my kids, who don't like nuts, even ate them!
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"Fun with the Family"
On a nice day, a visit to Boston Common is worth a few hours. Tell the kids to imagine what it was like when Boston residents used this “common” area to graze their cattle, then discuss what it may have been like to live here when British soldiers used the Common as a training ground before the Revolutionary War.
Nowadays, the Frog Pond is a big attraction year-round. On a hot summer’s day, it’s a great place for a cool dip. In the winter you can glide along on the ice. Forgot your skates? Don’t worry; rentals are available for a nominal fee.
At noon on any weekday, regardless of the weather, you’re likely to share the park with many of the people who work in downtown offices. Bring a picnic lunch, or watch a softball game. A summer concert series attracts name talent and is popular with older kids, teens, and students.
Charles Street separates the Public Garden from Boston Common.
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"Essential for Boston visitors"
The Boston Common is a must-see for families on vacation. Wife expanses of grass for running, paths for walking, and vendors for snacks -- all right in the middle of the city. In the summer you can play in the playground and then cool off with a dip in the Frog Pond, a wading pool. In the winter the Frog Pond becomes a skating rink, complete with rentals in all sizes and a snack bar for the requisite hot chocolate.
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