Boston Common 
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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.
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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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The Common and surrounding buildings, Boston.
Parkman Bandstand (built 1912), Boston Common.
Boston Common during the summer.
Statue in Boston Common, Boston, Massaschussetts.
Statue of George Washington at the entrance to Boston Common in Boston, MA.
