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Boston Common

Boston Common is the starting-point of the Freedom Trail, a popular route linking many of Boston's historical sites. It is a 50-acre park which lies between downtown Boston and the Black Bay area. This is the oldest public park in the United States, municipal property since 1634, and throughout its history the home of free speech and free assembly. In the park are monuments commemorating the War of Independence and the Civil War.
Picture - The Common and surrounding buildings, Boston.
Picture - Parkman Bandstand (built 1912), Boston Common.
Picture - Boston Common during the summer.
Picture - Statue in Boston Common, Boston, Massaschussetts.
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At the south end is the Central Burying Ground of 1756.
The Common is not just a tourist attraction, it is also a place that locals come to relax and enjoy on a year round basis. While tourists are wandering sightseeing, locals can be seen relaxing on the lawns and enjoying the open space. In winter there is an ice skating rink which is very popular with children and families. In the spring the Boston Common comes to life with tulips and fruit trees in bloom. And, in the autumn the park features many big old lovely trees that put on a full display of fall color.

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Frog Pond at Boston Common

Frog Pond is located at Boston Common, the oldest public park in the US. Visitors can skate on Frog Pond from November through mid-March or enjoy the tranquil reflecting pool in spring and fall. During July and August, the pond becomes a wading pool for young children.

Public Garden

Adjoining Boston Common, on the west side of Charles Street, is the24-acre Public Garden (opened 1859), with a large artificial lake (boating; skating in winter). It contains Victorian-style monuments and statues, including an equestrian statue of George Washington (1869) near Arlington Street.
A ride in the famous swan boats, first launched in the 1870's, is a popular pastime in the Gardens.
Picture - Boston Public Garden in winter.
Picture - George Washington statue, Boston Public Gardens. .
Picture - Boston Skyline from the Public Garden.
Picture - Boston Public Garden in the fall.
Picture - Swan Boats on the pond in Boston's Public Garden.
Picture - Public Garden in Boston, MA.
Picture - Fountain in Public Garden, Boston, MA.
Picture - Berry tree at the Boston Public Garden.
Picture - The Public Garden was established in 1837, Boston, MA.
Picture - Wrought iron entrance gate into the Public Garden, Boston.
Picture - Landscape in Boston's Public Garden.
Picture - Family of brass ducks in Boston's Public Garden.
Picture - Manicured bush in Boston's Public Garden.
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Picture - Statue of George Washington at the entrance to Boston Common in Boston, MA.
Picture - Boston's Official Christmas Tree located in the Boston Commons.
Picture - Monument in Boston Common surrounded by Fall colors.
Picture - Bridge at The Boston Common, MA.
Picture - Winter wonderland in Boston Common, MA.
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Picture - Balloon flying over Boston Common, MA.
Picture - Wrought iron fence in snow, Boston Common, MA.
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