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Boston Common

Tourist attraction

4.7(36264 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 11:30 p.m.
Boston Common

About

Venerable park with historic cred. Storied, nearly 50-acre urban park that hosted British troops during the American Revolution.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Boston Common:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, United States
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    Phone
    (617) 635-4505
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    Hours
    Monday:6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
    Tuesday:6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
    Wednesday:6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
    Thursday:6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
    Friday:6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
    Saturday:6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
    Sunday:6 a.m.–11:30 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public washroom: Has public washroom
  • Slides: Playground slides available
  • Swings: Playground swings available

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Playground: Has playground

Parking

  • Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage
  • Paid street parking: Paid street parking

Nearby

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