Central public park in downtown Boston dating from 1634, is the oldest city park in the United States
General Information
Hours:
Daily: 6:30am to 11:00pm
Open year-round
Open year-round
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Leashed dogs are allowed throughout the park; limited rotating off‑leash areas are provided
Closest cities with hotels:
Downtown Boston (walking distance)
Seasons:
All year; spring through fall is ideal for greenery and events, winter is popular for ice skating
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Downtown Boston (hotel district near Theater District and Downtown Crossing): Walk or drive along Tremont Street toward Beacon Hill; Boston Common is located directly across from Park Street Station and next to Boston Public Garden in the heart of downtown.
Overview
Boston Common, dating from 1634, is the oldest city park in the U.S., 50 acres in the heart of downtown, and the starting point of the Freedom Trail. It is next to the Public Garden and the beginning of Olmsted's Emerald Necklace.
Highlights
- Central Burying Ground: on the Boylston Street side, where painter Gilbert Stuart and composer William Billings are buried
- Boston Massacre Monument: also called the Crispus Attucks Monument, dedicated in 1889
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Boston Common", and "Boston Massacre Monument",which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
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