It's officially springtime in Boston, meaning the city is filled with magnolias, marathon runners and the iconic swan boats. Started in 1877, the Boston swan boats are a beloved tradition that ...

Plan Ahead: If visiting between mid-April and Labor Day, take a 15-minute ride on one of the Swan Boats ... Though the Boston Public Garden sits right next to Boston Common, the two are quite ...

“And that’s pretty remarkable, because this is 1878 and it was not common at all for ... Paget uses an oar to paddle a swan boat in 2017. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images ...

Plan Ahead: If visiting between mid-April and Labor Day, take a 15-minute ride on one of the Swan Boats ... Though the Boston Public Garden sits right next to Boston Common, the two are quite ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The swan boats operate on a pond in the Boston Public Garden, located adjacent to the Boston Common. The garden is most easily accessed by public ...