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Relax in Boston’s Parks and the Emerald Necklace

Dylan Kelly10 months ago2 weeks ago04 mins

← The Boston 20 Top things to do · No. 19 of 20 Walk the Emerald Necklace Frederick Law Olmsted threaded 1,100 acres of parkland into one continuous green chain across Boston — and every acre of it is free. Back Bay to Jamaica Plain Green Line · multiple stops Free Year-round Boston’s famous parks…

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Spend Time Along the Charles River

Dylan Kelly10 months ago2 weeks ago04 mins

← The Boston 20 Top things to do · No. 12 of 20 Spend Time Along the Charles The Charles River Esplanade is Boston’s riverside front porch — paths, docks, and lawns where the city runs, sails, and watches the sun drop behind Back Bay. The Esplanade Charles/MGH · Red Free Year-round Boston and Cambridge…

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Ice Skate on Frog Pond in Boston Common

Dylan Kelly10 months ago2 weeks ago04 mins

← The Boston 20 Top things to do · No. 11 of 20 Skate on Frog Pond Every winter America’s oldest public park grows a skating rink in the middle of downtown — rentals at the pond’s edge, lights strung over the ice. Boston Common Park Street · Red + Green Winter Frog Pond is…

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Ride the Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden

Dylan Kelly10 months ago2 weeks ago04 mins

← The Boston 20 Top things to do · No. 07 of 20 Ride the Swan Boats A pedal-powered swan has been circling the Public Garden lagoon since 1877 — fifteen unhurried minutes of the prettiest people-watching in Boston. Public Garden Arlington · Green Warmer months Few things in Boston have changed as little as…

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