Boston Things to Do Tips by shrimp56

A lovely respite on a hot day and home to the famous swan boats. I took the "T" from the museum to one stop beyond Copley to walk a bit in the Boston Public Gardens. I wanted to visit the "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture, but it was hot and my feet were tired so I only made it as far as the bridge. There was a lot of activity, including a father & son feeding the ducks and the tourist-laden swan boats.

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Phone: 617-635-4505
Address: On Boylston between Arlington and Charles Street
Website: http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/

Copley Square is bounded by the Boston Public Library on one end and Trinity Church and the Hancock Tower on the other. Boylston St runs along the northern edge. Inside the square are trees, statues, benches and, during the summer, a farmer's market on Tuesday/Friday. During this summer the residents of the square included several cows. Please see the related tip.
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The square was named after the painter John Singleton Copley who lived from 1738-1815. While he is listed as an American, he was a supporter of the British Crown and moved to London in 1774, where he remained for the rest of his life.

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