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FREE · GARDEN

Boston Public Garden

Name: Boston Public Garden
Address: 4 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02116, Boston, IL, US

America's first public botanical garden (1837), with formal plantings, the Lagoon, monuments, and the famous Swan Boats. Adjacent to Boston Common across Charles Street.

IS IT REALLY FREE?

Free. Public garden; no admission fee. Swan Boats are a separate paid concession (seasonal).

📍 Downtown / Beacon Hill edge · 4 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02116

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

Official source ↗ · Last checked 2026-11-03

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