The Public Garden is truly the crown jewel of the city's parks, and makes for a lovely stroll any time of the year. America’s first botanical garden, the Victorian-era garden attracts visitors from all over the world who want to see the famous Make Way for Ducklings statues. Across Beacon Street is the slightly less manicured Common, where, depending on the season, you can ice-skate on the Frog Pond, toss around a frisbee or simply lounge on a bench with a book.
If you know Boston, you know it’s a great town with lots to do, but also lots of expenses – if you’ve paid rent recently, you know what we mean. However, the high cost of living doesn’t stop the budget minded and bargain lover from finding fun, free things to do. With deep local history, charming architecture, free walking tours, world-class museums and peaceful green space, Boston boasts a number of wallet-friendly offerings, and we have the tips and tricks to get them all for free.
After having some fun for free, you can take those savings and use them towards a a ski trip at one of the best nearby resorts—or continue to keep it frugal with the best cheap eats around town or the best cheap things to do in Boston.
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