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Public Garden Description

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.

Hobbies & Activities category: Boating, sailing, water craft activities; Garden or botanic display

Cost

Adult

$2.50

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