Apr 14, 2006 2:43 pm US/Eastern
Swan Boats Come Out Of Hibernation
BOSTON (CBS4) ―
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The Swan Boats are ready for business.
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The Swan Boats in The Public Garden in 1906
Library of Congress
They are a true right of spring in Boston. The Swan Boats are coming out of hibernation.
The first swan boat ride of the season will launch at 11:30 am on Saturday. Mayor Menino, his wife and grandchildren will get the first ride.
"Even though it was a mild winter, the opening of the Swan Boats is a sure sign that summer is almost here," said Mayor Menino. "Nothing says welcome to warm weather better than a ride in the Swan Boats."
The Swan Boats first set sail in the lagoon at the Public Garden in 1877. The boats run by peddle power. No, passengers don't have to peddle; leave that up to the driver. Each swan boat weighs about three tons, fully loaded, and carries up to twenty passengers. The boats float on two pontoons, each 30 feet long by three feet wide.
Boston's Swan Boats are open seven days a week, from April until September, weather permitting. The boats close on rainy days, as well as windy and extremely hot days.
Here is information on rates and hours from the Boston Swan Boats web site:
April to June 20 - 10 am to 4 pm
June 21 to Labor Day - 10 am to 5 pm
After Labor Day -12 pm to 4 pm Weekdays
10 am to 4 pm Weekends
The Swan Boats season ends on September 17th.
Adults $2.75
Children $1.25 (age 2 to 15 years)
Seniors $2.25
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