swan boats

Swan Boats Opening Day, Public Garden

The magical Swan Boats on Boston’s Public Garden has been mesmerizing children and families for nearly 150 years. The season opens on Saturday, April 18 and runs through Labor…

The magical Swan Boats on Boston’s Public Garden has been mesmerizing children and families for nearly 150 years. The season opens on Saturday, April 18 and runs through Labor Day Weekend. These historic pedal boats offer visitors and locals a serene experience in the Public Garden lagoon, a beautiful oasis in the heart…

The Irish Heritage Trail Expands

History & Heritage, Irish Boston History

Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail was created in 1994 to chronicle the illustrious history of the city’s Irish community through public landmarks. We are excited to add these two landmarks to…

Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail was created in 1994 to chronicle the illustrious history of the city’s Irish community through public landmarks. We are excited to add these two landmarks to the Irish Heritage Trail in 2026. Swan Boats LagoonBoston Public Garden The iconic Swan Boats in the Public Garden Lagoon were first launched in 1877…

Tourism Group is Adding New Landmarks to Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail

Press Releases

The Boston Irish Heritage Trail, a three mile walk covering 20 public landmarks and depicting three centuries of Irish-American history, is expanding to include more sites in 2025. Stretching from…

The Boston Irish Heritage Trail, a three mile walk covering 20 public landmarks and depicting three centuries of Irish-American history, is expanding to include more sites in 2025. Stretching from the city’s waterfront through downtown and Back Bay and over to Fenway Park, the Irish Heritage Trail features some of Boston’s finest public art and…