Experts' Choice Award Boston Common
11 expert reviews
“The Boston Common has served many purposes over the years, including as a campground for British troops during the Revolutionary War and as green grass for cattle grazing until 1830.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Nothing is more central to Boston than the Common, the oldest public park in the United States and undoubtedly the largest and most famous of the town commons." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Public Garden is quiet and contained, the adjacent Commons is open and bustling." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A green, 50-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Boston, the Common is the oldest park in the United States (first laid out as a pasture for cattle grazing in 1634)." Full review
Afar Magazine "A beautiful spot to walk in all seasons, during the winter, the Frog Pond has a magical skating rink that will delight both young and old." Full review
Where "Freedom Trail attraction." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 20-hectare (50-acre) Boston Common is not only the starting point of the Freedom Trail, but also the oldest park in the United States, having been established in 1634." Full review
Afar Magazine "Summer splashing and winter skating at the Frog Pond are local traditions, and you can spend hours wandering from landmark to landmark." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Boston Common is the start of the Freedom Trail, but it's also just a beautiful place to sprawl out for the day in the summer or fall"
Boston Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "In 1634, when their settlement was just 4 years old, the town fathers paid the Rev. William Blackstone £30 for this property. In 1640 it was set aside as common land." Full review
Independent "Dates back to 1634 and is America’s oldest park. It has a carousel, splash pool and various sculptures...during the summer months, there’s free outdoor theatre performances"
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