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Boston Common
Boston Common is America's oldest park and the start of the Freedom Trail.
Adams National Park
Adams National Historical Park is located in the City of Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, approximately ten miles south of Boston. The Park comprises 11 historic structures and a cultural landscape totaling almost 14 acres.
Back Bay Fens
Within the Fens exists the oldest remaining wartime “Victory Garden” (1941) planted by citizens. Today, it is a well-loved and tended community garden of flowers and vegetables.
Boston Harbor Islands
34 islands situated within the Greater Boston shoreline.
Emerald Necklace
Green and open spaces, rivers and ponds, and a wealth and diversity of trees, shrubs, flowers, wildlife habitat, riparian life, bridges and other structures make up this urban jewel. Six parks now known as the Emerald Necklace created by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr.
Esplanade
The Esplanade stretches almost three miles along the Boston shore of the Charles River, from the Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge.
Franklin Park
This "country park" is the largest park (527 acres) and crowning jewel of Olmsted's work here.
Public Gardens
Just across Charles Street from the Boston Common you can ride the Swan Boats and enjoy the natural splendor provided by the 24 acres of the Public Garden.
Edgar Allan Poe often referred to the city as “Frogpondium”
