Boston Public Garden

Location: Charles St (Cross Street: Arlington Street), Boston

Time: Always open

Age appropriateness: All ages

Cost: Free

The Boston Public Garden, though not an official stop on Boston’s Freedom Trail, is located along that trail and certainly worth the time it takes to make a stop there while perusing all the historic sites of the city. It’s a peaceful place to stroll and a nice place to take a rest while on the 3.5 mile trail that winds around the downtown area.

In the Public Garden, you’ll find a pretty lagoon which is home to Boston’s famous Swan Boats, a very regal statue of George Washington on horseback, lots of birds, and some beautiful areas awash with colorful flowers.

Kids will love the Make Way for the Duckling statues, which were installed in the Garden as a tribute to the children’s story of the same name by author Robert McCloskey.

The statues are of the main character, Mrs. Mallard, and her eight sweet little ducklings. With the exception of the swan boats, the park is free to the general public.

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