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North America United States Boston, Massachusetts Do & See Public Garden

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Public Garden

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Established in 1837, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. No visit to the Garden is complete without a long cruise along the water or a cruise on the lagoon in the park’s famous swan boats.

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Address: 4 Charles Street, Boston
More Info: The Public Garden is adjacent to the Boston Common.
Public Transport: Red or Green line to Park Street Station
Phone: +1 617 522 1966
Email: info@swanboats.com

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