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Boston - Parks and gardens

Things to Do: Parks and gardens

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 309 attractions in Boston

This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.

Attraction type: Urban park; Garden; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 309 attractions in Boston

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in the Fenway area of Boston features a fine art collection housed in a building that is a work of art in itself.  The Venetian-style palace is probably best known...

Attraction type: Art museum; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 309 attractions in Boston

Whether it's a summer picnic in the grass or winter ice-skating on Frog Pond, Boston's oldest public park is the perfect escape from the bustle of the city.

Attraction type: Park; Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 309 attractions in Boston

The site of a fort erected in 1634, Castle Island is a great place to walk, jog or just unwind and enjoy the view.

Attraction type: Historic site; Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 309 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Island; Park; Trail; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 309 attractions in Boston

This National Park consists of 34 small islands just off shore in Boston Harbor. The most popular, George’s Island, is home to Fort Warren, a Civil War Landmark that housed Confederate prisoners.

Attraction type: Island; National park; Waterway
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #53 of 309 attractions in Boston

Part of Olmsted's famous Emerald Necklace, America's oldest public arboretum has 265 beautiful acres of trees, shrubs and vines.

Attraction type: Park; Garden; Gay bar
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #57 of 309 attractions in Boston

Christopher Columbus Waterfront park was renovated and reopened in 2003. Located on the harbor near the Aquarium and the North End neighborhood it is easily accessible by the MBTA (Blue Line: Aquarium

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #72 of 309 attractions in Boston

This national historic site's 15 pre-Civil War structures include the African Meeting House.

Attraction type: Historic site; National park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #81 of 309 attractions in Boston

A popular path for walkers, joggers, bladers and bicyclists, the Esplanade is also home to the Hatch Shell, where the Boston Pops holds its annual summer concerts.

Attraction type: Park; River
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #90 of 309 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Park; Pond
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #112 of 309 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Island; Park; Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #160 of 309 attractions in Boston

Frederick Law Olmsted designed this chain of parks and green spaces in and around Boston.

Attraction type: Garden; Park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #170 of 309 attractions in Boston

Plaza located behind Old North Church.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #200 of 309 attractions in Boston
Attraction type: Island; Park
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This waterfront park was the last jewel in Olmsted's Emerald Necklace.

Attraction type: Park
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