Boston Public Garden

"It's one of America's most scenic public places."

"Adjoining Boston Common, the 24-acre Public Garden provides an inviting oasis of bountiful flowers and shady trees." Full review

"The first recognized public botanical garden in America evokes a sense of Victorian style in the 21st century." Full review

"Today it's a popular retreat, charming visitors with lush plantings, footpaths, statuary and the beloved swan boats." Full review

"Boston's Public Garden is beautiful in every season. Winter provides a special opportunity to view its structural elements highlighted by a dusting of snow." Full review

"Great spot for a picnic, enjoy a coffee, read a book or explore Boston’s history." Full review

"Established in 1837, it is the country’s first public botanical garden." Full review

"The Public Garden is America's first botanical garden and a Paris park in miniature, with pathways designed for promenading, formal flower beds and a petite lagoon fringed with weeping willows" Full review

"Boston is often described as a big town masquerading as a small city, and the Boston Public Garden is one of the city’s most human-scaled spaces." Full review

"What's the big picture? A manicured Victorian daydream, the Public Garden is a delight to behold" Full review