The Boston Common is a public park in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest city park in the United States. Boston Common consists of …
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Oct 29, 2024
Lots going on at different times and very busy at weekends. Some people had music playing and there was a market on at one point. Plenty of grassy areas to sit and relax or just have a stroll around … Full review by tinylass
Oct 22, 2024
This has always been a major open area in town. We walked all the way across it on a lovely fall day and noted the various structures and recreation facilities. Lots of people around. It is in the … Full review by Thomas V
Oct 17, 2024
Beautiful Park to enjoy a great afternoon after visiting the Cheers Bar. We got to relax and enjoy the local ambiance while watching people feed the ducks. Full review by Stephen S
Just a comment to solve the mystery here. With my allergies, I am pretty sensitive to outdoor smells. I noticed the "pot" smell right away last week in Boston common. But being a gardener, I know what it really is, Boxwood. These are pretty little smooth leaf shrubs that come from England. Several types, the English train them into hedges. Boxwood has a smell that is very much like pot but worse, it is unpleasant. I looked around but there was so much to see that I could not locate where the boxwoods were. Must be a lot of them, especially near the Visitor Center. My Lowes store always has plenty of boxwood plants and that whole section of the greenhouse stinks. So, I can't really say what everyone in Boston Common is smoking, but I do know lots of boxwood shrubs when I smell them.
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Thanks for the info from all of you. Good arguments, I agree, pot smell varies with the type. Not legal here but the kid next store sure likes his skunk weed. I only smelled this near that …
Thanks for the info from all of you. Good arguments, I agree, pot smell varies with the type. Not legal here but the kid next store sure likes his skunk weed. I only smelled this near that little visitor's center near the sidewalk and it distinctly had that awful boxwood smell (Thought they were trimming hedges) or something. For rest of Common, I can't say. I just walked in and out any number of times, so I might have missed the real pot that the rest of you smelled.
I am interested in running tomorrow morning around the Common and the garden. I'm planning to start around 5 am. Will I have a problem with safety at that time of the morning? Thanks
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I would be careful. It is a safe place but it's dark at that time.
Hi, I am planning a surprise visit for my husband's birthday the last few days of November. Is the "scenic view" worth the extra expense or is the "forrest view" a great way to go? We like a nice view with a patio or balcony but don't want to upgrade all the way to the Ocean View. Any input is appreciated! Thank you, in advance.
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I would say for the actual time spent in the hotel, not to bother with the upgrade. IT's a BEAUTIFUL city and area, so you really shouldn't be disappointed either way. Don't be afraid to …
I would say for the actual time spent in the hotel, not to bother with the upgrade. IT's a BEAUTIFUL city and area, so you really shouldn't be disappointed either way. Don't be afraid to set out on foot and take in EVERYTHING the city has to offer! ENJOY!!!!
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