Burnett Memorial Fountain, New York City

#854 among attractions in New York City

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Frances Hodgson Burnett Memorial Fountain, located near Fifth Avenue and the Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan's Central Park, is an outdoor bronze sculpture and fountain which serves as a memorial to Burnett, the author of several literary classics including The Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy. ()

Coordinates: 40°47'36"N, 73°57'10"W

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Upper Manhattan (Central Park)New York City United States

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Day trips

Burnett Memorial Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pool, The Jewish Museum, Museum of the City of New York, Harlem Meer.

~1970 ftW
Forest
The Pool, New York City
10 min walk • Nestled within the bustling metropolis of New York City lies a serene escape known as The Pool, a lesser-known gem located in the North Woods of Central Park. This tranquil oasis offers a respite from the city's frenetic energy and is a perfect spot for tourists...
0.6 miSW
Modern gift shop for ceremonial objects
The Jewish Museum, New York City
15 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant streets of New York City, the Jewish Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and historical reflection. Situated at 1109 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of 92nd Street, this prominent institution is dedicated to the preservation...
~360 ftSE
Exhibits of NYC history
Museum of the City of New York, New York City
2 min walk • The Museum of the City of New York is a celebration of the city's past, present, and future. Situated at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue, this cultural institution is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of New York City.
~1260 ftN
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Harlem Meer, New York City
7 min walk • Harlem Meer is a man-made lake at the northeast corner of New York City's Central Park. It lies west of Fifth Avenue, south of 110th Street, and north of the Conservatory Garden, near the Harlem and East Harlem neighborhoods of Manhattan.
~240 ftNE
Formal garden in lush surroundings
Conservatory Garden, New York City
2 min walk • The Conservatory Garden is a formal garden near the northeastern corner of Central Park in Upper Manhattan, New York City. Comprising 6 acres, it is the only formal garden in Central Park.
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
Frederick Douglass Memorial, New York City
15 min walk • The Frederick Douglass Memorial is a memorial commemorating Frederick Douglass, installed at the northwest corner of New York City's Central Park, in the U.S. state of New York. The memorial includes an 8-foot bronze sculpture depicting Douglass by Gabriel Koren and a large circle and fountain designed by Algernon Miller.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Cooper Hewitt, New York City
18 min walk • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is a design museum located in the Upper East Side's Museum Mile in Manhattan, New York City.
~1830 ftS
Church
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, New York City
9 min walk • Location 15 East 97th Street, Manhattan New York City Country United States Denomination Russian Orthodox Church Architectural type Moscow Baroque Architect John Bergesen Contractor John Downey and Son Built 1902 Founder Saint Tikhon Alexander Hotovitzky New York City Landmark...
0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Farmer's market
La Marqueta, New York City
14 min walk • La Marqueta is a marketplace under the elevated Metro North railway tracks between 111th Street and 116th Street on Park Avenue in East Harlem in Manhattan, New York City. Its official address is 1590 Park Avenue.
~1610 ftE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
St. Cecilia Church and Convent, New York City
8 min walk • St. Cecilia Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York and a historic landmark located at 120 East 106th Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York.
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
Carnegie Hill, New York City
16 min walk • Carnegie Hill is a neighborhood within the Upper East Side, in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burnett Memorial Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Conservatory Garden, New York City (2 min walk), Museum of the City of New York, New York City (2 min walk), El Museo del Barrio, New York City (2 min walk), Untermyer Fountain, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Burnett Memorial Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burnett Memorial Fountain:

Bus

5 Av & E 104 St • Lines: M106 (2 min walk)
Madison Av & E 104 St • Lines: M106 (4 min walk)

Metro

103rd Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (9 min walk)
Central Park North–110th Street • Lines: 2, 3 (11 min walk)

Train

Harlem–125th Street (29 min walk)