Known to be the first public botanical garden in the US, the Boston Public Garden was established in 1837. The Boston Public Garden is centrally located within the bordering areas of South End, the North End, Back Bay, Chinatown and Beacon Hill.

The garden is a favorite haunt of both tourists and localities; indeed your trip to Boston would be incomplete if you didn't make the Boston Public Garden a part of your tour Boston area itinerary.

About the Boston Public Garden

The Public Garden is located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, very close to the Boston Common. It is a very popular attraction for visitors to Boston. It attracts both the young and the old alike for its serene atmosphere, lovely locales, swan boats and the flora and fauna around it. This garden, a must visit for your tour Boston area is jointly taken care of by

The Garden is built on twenty-four acres of land, and designed by George V. Meacham. The original design had plans for paths, flower beds, lake, fountains and statues. The design of this garden won for George Meacham, the best design award for a public Garden design competition too.

The garden is managed jointly by - the non-profit organization, Friends of the Public Garden, the Mayor's Office and The Parks Department of the City of Boston. In 1987 the park was declared a National Historic Landmark.

Attractions of the Boston Public Garden

If you are new to Boston and have been traveling around quite a bit as a part of your tour Boston area itinerary, then take off a day for relaxation and visit the Boston Public Garden. You'll enjoy every bit of it especially if you have kids around.

The Public Garden boasts of plenty of flowers, especial trees, a lagoon, fantastic sculptures, Swan Boats, etc.

Designed in a Victorian style, the garden is both decorative and flowery; there are romantic paths that meander around the entire park too, making walking around an absolute delight

The garden is full of intricate floral patterns with blazing color and plenty of exotic imported trees planted throughout.

Being a Botanical garden there are more than 80 species of plants here, a paradise for those with a green thumb and love for flowers. The park provides as a scenic retreat for those who want some peace and quiet from the city hustle bustle.

The highlight of this park are the Swan Boats, if not for anything else your kids will love this bit of tour Boston area for the lovely swan boats which make boating here so very special.

The beautiful and romantic setting makes it an ideal choice for many weddings that take place here. In the lake you can see white swans; there are some that live in the Garden too.

You will enjoy here the endless rows of multicolored tulips, pink and white cherry blossoms can be on one side of the park, and weeping willows adorned with yellow blossoms make the lake area so much lovelier.

There are elegant statues and fountains with colorful displays throughout the garden. If you have planned on taking your tour Boston area in the summer months, the children are sure to have a great time in the outdoors. There are theater presentations around the garden that tourists like being a part of. You might see families picnicking here and children running about.

There is a visitor's centre on the Tremont Street side where you will find maps, information, and tour plans. This will help you plan your tour Boston area better.