Public Garden

"A historic park adjacent to Boston Common, known for its picturesque winter scenery." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare

"No trip to New England is complete without at least a quick stop in its largest city. Boston offers plenty of foliage, particularly along the Charles River Esplanade and in Franklin Park. The Newbury Boston offers luxurious rooms with views over the trees of the city's iconic Public Garden and Common." - Todd Plummer

"Great spot for a picnic, enjoy a coffee, read a book or explore Boston's history. Since Boston is such a walkable city, be sure to cut through on your way across town. The swan boats are a great activity for kids, as well as the 'Make Way for Ducklings' statue. Many spots show off Boston's skyline in it's glory which makes for many good spots for pictures." - Amalgam

"In the heart of historic Boston, the Victorian-style Public Garden is the perfect place for a stroll, bike ride, or picnic. You'll see swans (both literal and in sculpted paddleboat form) and plenty of scenery at this destination, which was established in 1837 as the first public botanical garden in the U.S. To maximize the romantic vibes, book a stay at the Four Seasons Boston, which overlooks the park and was recently renovated with an earth-toned design scheme inspired by the garden itself." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Bostonians may breeze through the Public Garden to get from one side of town to the other, but there's plenty to linger over in this city-center oasis. The lagoon, which wanders almost the entire length of the garden, is where the famed Swan Boats have been peddled for over a century; and the flowers are beyond vivid. The Commonwealth Avenue entrance serves as the park’s most enchanting introduction, where a statue of George Washington comes flanked by flowers at the gate. In this pleasurable moment, remember that Victorian Bostonians found this park to be offensively bright. My, how times have changed." - Paul Rubio, Todd Plummer