Boston Common is the oldest public park in the United States. It dates back to 1634. This piece of land was once the property of Reverend William Blackstone. In 1634, Blackstone sold the property to the Puritans for 30 pounds (about $150 today) and moved to Rhode Island. The land became Boston’s common area, where families could graze their livestock.

The Public Garden was dedicated in 1837. It is on 24 acres of landfill. This is the oldest public botanical garden in the United States. Today, the public garden features countless varieties of trees, shrubs, and flowers. There are also a number of statues and monuments. Every year, in the Spring, about 35,000 tulips are planted in the Public Garden. The Public Garden had the first public tulip display in the United States.