Lonely Planet
17 things to know before visiting Boston
From planning activities to getting around and understanding the local lingo, here is everything you need to know before visiting Boston.
Oldest public park in the USA.
Boston Common
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“The Boston Common is a public park in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest city park in the United States. Boston Common covers 50 acres (20 ha) of land bounded by five major Boston streets: Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street, and Boylston Street.”
