Take a jog around the commons, holiday lights, skating at frog pond = awesome place to run.
One of the best spots to take in all that one of the most historic cities in America has to offer! Skate on Frog Pond in the winter and enjoy free concerts on the grass every summer!
Love the frog pond, the playground and the carousel. Such a great place to be with the kids.
In the middle of winter you can walk/skate on the pond when the ice is thick enough. Pretty fun :)
Sit on the benches by the pond during the day with a good book. And enjoy a lovely picnic at night with some hot tea. The public garden is truly one of the most beautiful places in Boston.
The park benches next to the pond are excellent for people watching and reading a good book on a Saturday afternoon. Read more.
A great place not too far from Boston proper. A running trail with near perfect view of the Olmstead Park and Jamaica Pond with minutes away.
Incredible open-sir space adjacent to Jamaica Pond. Perfect for walking; running; people-watching; whatever.
Originally named Leverett Park, in 1900 it was renamed to honor its designer, Frederick Law Olmsted.
Join ducklings Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack as they are led by Mrs. Mallard from the Charles River to their new home on the island in the Boston Public Garden Pond.
Now that you've visited the ducklings (and surely climbed atop the mother duck), head over to the pond during the summer to ride a swan (boat).
Nothing says Boston like the ducklings, so make sure you drop by if you are visiting. It is a great photo opportunity because kids love sitting on their backs.
Stop by to wade in the pond after walking around town.
1 of 3 original ponds located in the Boston Common. Jet fountain added in 1848. In July/Aug, pond is wading pool for children. In winter, pond is frozen over for ice skating. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Great for people watching! There is a public bathroom here-- so please don't go in the pond!
The Irish bartender is the best, he makes me feel like I'm back across the pond. Leave after dinner though- music gets so loud i couldn't talk to the person next to me. headache-city.
The breakfast skillet is outstanding. Perfect for when you show up hungover for some early morning footy.
The Banshee is an official Partner Bar of the New England Revolution
This rink is a less-crowded alternative right nearby the Frog Pond. The city does not maintain the ice, so the ice isn't very smooth or even, and you'll need your own skates. Read more.
Join the company of Calvin Coolidge and JFK who have ridden these 800 pound boats that carry 20 passengers in a 15 minute ride (in a figure 8) around the Public Garden lagoon. More info via our blog. Read more.
OK, it’s corny, but a lap around the lagoon is a lovely way to see the fountains and flowers of the Boston Public Garden, with real feathered friends swimming alongside you.
Really good almond milk lattes and the best real chai tea lattes I've had on this side of the pond!
Hazelnut latte and cinnamon honey latte are both phenomenal
I am glad they dont have wifi , finally a place u can drink coffee without seeing boring people stuck to laptop screens
Awesome spot on the common! Historic and cozy.
The first Starbucks in Boston - today I think we have at least one more, maybe two.
Both Charles St. stores have their charm, but if you don't need a Clover brewed, walk a few blocks toward MGH and pop into the other more intimate location! Read more.
Nice, intimate spot for a low key night out with a friend or small group. Free snacks are a bonus.
Night shift ipa.... it’s like a ipa light... pass
Fred is the BEST bartender!!!
Goat cheese on toast, spinach tapas, and of course the shrimp in olive oil...all delicious!! Drink of choice: the Barcelona.
There’s no need to agonize over which entree to choose here: with tapas, you get a bunch of mini-meals in one.
Hi, if you're short on money, don't come here. It's expensive and not worth it. The garlic shrimps are HARD and so are the chicken thighs. Spanish tortilla too salty.
Crab cake melt is to die for- only available during lunch. And the seafood far diavolo and seared tuna with bok Choy and rice cake!
Some of the best fish in boston
Maybe the best seafood in Boston. Coming here and not getting fish is like going to Disneyland to use the water fountain. Come on man.
Went with 4 people and every dish was fantastic. Best: chicken saltimbocca with the home made ravioli.
Whatever you order for dinner will be your lunch the next day, the portions are insaneeeee
Good food. HUGE portions. Seriously biggest portions I've ever seen at an Italian restaurant and the food is still really good! You can come hungry and share an appetizer and 1 dish. Amazing prices.
Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA