If you want to immerse yourself in history as well as nature, Massachusetts also has plenty of historical parks, with the state's first park dating back to over 100 years before the country was formed ...

Beacon Hill's portion of the Freedom Trail includes the oldest public park in the country, Boston Common. Simply referred to as "the Common," it was originally created in the 1600s. And just west ...

With many calling Boston Common "a disaster" because of crime and drug use, the city is looking to amp up its efforts to revitalize the common with a newly released action plan for Boston's downtown.

The grounds of Boston Common started as a cow pasture in the mid-1600s. It was also used for Puritan punishments, like whipping, and even for hangings. In 1768, the area was transformed into a ...

With 16 sites over 2.5 miles, stretching from Boston Common to Charlestown, the Freedom Trail paints a picture of the American Revolution, and the vital role our city played in the nation’s ...

Boston Common fails to meet industry-standard stewardship qualities, culminating in a Below Average Parent Pillar rating. Looking at the fund lineup, Boston Common products have not lasted with ...