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Beacon Hill, Boston

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🍂"honestly, boston common is such a vibe when the weather is actually nice"
❄️"Winter strips the park down to its essence, and in doing so, reveals its soul"
🐕Off-leash dog area near the corner

America's oldest public park is where Boston slows down. Wander tree-lined paths, kick off the Freedom Trail, or watch the Frog Pond transform with the seasons: a true city sanctuary since 1634.

Freedom Trail start
America's oldest park
seasonal transformations
people-watching paradise

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Boston Common

139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

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Upcoming events at Boston Common

Saturday, Oct 24
Boston Open Market

Boston Open Market

October 24

Beacon Hill

Saturday artisan market

Frog Pond Carousel

Frog Pond Carousel

October 24 at 10am

Beacon Hill

Old-school spins for all ages

Thursday, Oct 29
A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Boston's Iconic Food & History Tour

A Taste of the Freedom Trail: Boston's Iconic Food & History Tour

October 29 at 10am

Beacon Hill

Historic bites & sights

Book Tickets

Matches these interests

  • Freedom Trail start
  • America's oldest park
  • seasonal transformations
  • people-watching paradise
  • Beacon Hill
  • Boston

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    Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM

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    Open street by the river

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    Restoration to Recreation: Mattahunt Woods Walk

    Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

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    Restored urban wetland walk

  • Fall Migration Bird Walk: Warblers, Sparrows, & Vireos

    Fall Migration Bird Walk: Warblers, Sparrows, & Vireos

    Wed, Nov 18 · 8:00 AM

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    Guided fall birding walk

  • 2026 Lighting of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall

    2026 Lighting of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall

    Thu, Dec 3 · 8:00 PM

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    Twinkling trees & tradition

  • Winter Solstice Walk

    Winter Solstice Walk

    Mon, Dec 21 · 4:00 PM

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    Twilight trails & owl calls

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