THINGS TO SEE
The Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall are full of dynamic public art, sculpture, and history for all to enjoy.
THE COMMON
- Visit The Embrace
- Enjoy the restored Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial on Boston Common
- Explore the Black Heritage Trail starting at the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial
- See Boston’s skyline from the top of Flagstaff Hill
- The Boston Common Visitor Center also offers wonderful resources, maps, and guides for those visiting the #threeparks. Public restrooms are available at the Visitor Center and our Restroom Trailer located near the Charles Gate mid-block crossing on Boston Common.
PUBLIC GARDEN
- See the untold history of the Garden with a free walking tour (Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.)
- Take a photo at the famed Public Garden Foot Bridge
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the four historic rose beds (one set near the Charles Street mid-block entrance, adjacent to the Edward Everett Hale statue, one set near the Arlington Street mid-block entrance, adjacent to the George Washington statue
- Enjoy the newly restored Child Fountains and Arlington Street Entrance (anticipated completion date: mid-summer)
- Take a trip through medical history at the Ether Monument
- Enjoy the peaceful beauty of “The Angel” at the George Robert White Memorial site.
THE MALL
- Explore the statues on every block
- See historic homes and some of Boston’s most beautiful real estate as you walk the entire stretch of the Mall from Arlington to Kenmore.