Boston Things to Do Tips by Bunsch

The Boston Common, starting point for the Freedom Trail, is known to be one of the oldest public parks in the country. Almost 50 acres in size, it is the anchor for the "Emerald Necklace", a system of interconnected parks that winds through many of Boston's neighborhoods. The Common has been used for many different purposes throughout its long history. Until 1830, cattle grazed on the Common, and until 1817, public hangings took place here. British troops camped on Boston Common prior to the Revolution and left from the Common to face colonial resistance at Lexington and Concord in April, 1775.

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Address: Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Str
Directions: Red Line to Park Street Station on the T
Website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail/bostoncom