Boston Common · Boston, United States · Trailwind

LandmarkBoston, United StatesThe oldest public park in the United States (1634), a green anchor at the start of the Freedom Trail with a Frog Pond, playgrounds, and the Public…

Set in: Boston, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

In winter the Frog Pond becomes an outdoor ice rink; in summer it's a splash pad for kids.

Walk through to the adjoining Public Garden to see the famous swan boats and the Make Way for Ducklings statues.

It's the literal starting point of the Freedom Trail: a natural place to begin a downtown walk.

Ringed by Beacon Hill's brownstones on one side, worth a short detour to see the gas-lit streets.

Pairs well with

Newport, 61 mi away

Marthas Vineyard, 67 mi away

Nauset Beach, 70 mi away

Main Beach, East Hampton, 113 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Boston Common?Boston Common is in Boston, United States.What is Boston Common known for?The oldest public park in the United States (1634), a green anchor at the start of the Freedom Trail with a Frog Pond, playgrounds, and the Public Garden next door.Keep exploring

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