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The Boston Public Garden was the first botanical garden established in the United States in 1837. Spanning twenty-four acres between Beacon and Boylston Streets and across from the Boston Common, the Public Garden is a great place for a walk and to enjoy the quieter side of the city. In the summer, the Public Garden offers Swan Boat rides around the central pond.