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Boston Common is America's oldest park in the heart of Boston, offering recreation opportunities and a glimpse into history through numerous monuments to the past. Designated as public space in 1640, British soldiers later camped here during the Revolutionary War. Part of the Freedom Trail, the park adjoins the Massachusetts State House and Beacon Hill. A favorite spot is the Frog Pond, which doubles as an ice skating rink. The park is the beginning of the "Emerald Necklace," a seven-mile (12-kilometer) string of local parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Trekaroo Reviews ( 2 Reviews see all ) Top
Essential for Boston visitors
by slenczner on 2008-09-24
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 ...
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by GPP_MA on 2008-09-24
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 ...
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Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 41 Reviews see all ) Top
Not Impressed
by Erin R on 2007-06-14
It is very small and overrun by homeless people (but it's not dangerous during the day). Walk through it quickly and then spend more time in t...
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Consistantly great!
by A Yahoo! Contributor on 2007-03-12
The Commons are an icon in Boston. To visit the city, and not pay a visit to the park would be an injustice. The gardens are lovely, squirrels ...
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i love the ducks!!
by A Yahoo! Contributor on 2007-01-25
Boston common was great!!It was really ice to be able to walk througha clean park in the middle of the city and head up towards Cheers from FAO...
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Okay, I guess
by Ondy on 2006-07-06
I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. It was filled with litter and homeless people lying under the shade and over vents. It wasn't ...
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Vibrant
by Tim on 2006-03-30
I had the opportunity to visit the park on a sunny day in the middle of the week. The entire mood was vibrant and relaxing. Many people out s...
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relax or play
by aveda6 on 2006-01-25
nice way to spend a beautiful afternoon! The playground and duck pond are great for the kiddies, and the scenery is great! Lots of fun people w...
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