Boston Public Garden, Boston

Name: Boston Public Garden
Address: Boston, United States

#660 among attractions in Boston

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The Public Garden, also known as Boston Public Garden, is a large park in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, adjacent to Boston Common. It is a part of the Emerald Necklace system of parks, and is bounded by Charles Street and Boston Common to the east, Beacon Street and Beacon Hill to the north, Arlington Street and Back Bay to the west, and Boylston Street to the south. The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1837 (187 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'15"N, 71°4'12"W

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Beacon HillBoston United States

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Boston Public Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boston Common, Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boy and Bird Fountain, Oneida Football Club Monument.

~1080 ftNE
Venerable park with historic cred
Boston Common, Boston
6 min walk • Boston Common, America's oldest public park, is a verdant oasis in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1634, this sprawling 50-acre park serves as a communal backyard where locals and tourists alike can enjoy a slice of nature amidst the urban landscape.
~40 ftSE
Bridge
Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boston
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, the Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge is a charming pedestrian bridge that offers a picturesque passage over the lagoon within the city's historic Public Garden. This elegant bridge is not only a functional walkway but also a beloved icon...
~380 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Boy and Bird Fountain, Boston
2 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Boston, the Boy and Bird Fountain offers a tranquil retreat to both locals and tourists alike. This charming sculpture, which is both a work of art and a functional fountain, is located in the city's vibrant public garden space.
~1060 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Oneida Football Club Monument, Boston
6 min walk • The Oneida Football Club Monument, sometimes called Football Tablet, is a monument by Joseph Coletti, installed in Boston Commons, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~380 ftW
Monuments and statues
Small Child Fountain, Boston
2 min walk • Small Child Fountain, also known as Baby Fountain, is a fountain and sculpture by Mary E. Moore, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1080 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston
6 min walk • The Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common at Boston, in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was erected in memory of Massachusetts soldiers and sailors who died in the American Civil War.
~230 ftE
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
2 min walk • Bagheera Fountain is a 1939 fountain by Lilian Swann Saarinen, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~730 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
4 min walk • Cheers Beacon Hill is a bar/restaurant located on Beacon Street in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, across from the Boston Public Garden. Founded in 1969 as the Bull & Finch Pub, the bar is best remembered internationally as the exterior of the bar seen in the hit NBC sitcom Cheers, which ran between 1982 and 1993.
~1140 ftNW
Bridge
Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, Boston
6 min walk • The Arthur Fiedler Footbridge is a wheelchair accessible footbridge named after Arthur Fiedler in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~440 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Ether Monument, Boston
3 min walk • The Ether Monument, also known as The Good Samaritan, is a statue and fountain near the northwest corner of Boston's Public Garden, near the intersection of Arlington Street and Marlborough Street. It commemorates the use of ether in anesthesia.
~220 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Triton Babies Fountain, Boston
2 min walk • Triton Babies Fountain is a fountain and sculpture by Anna Coleman Ladd, installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It features a bronze sculpture, cast in 1922, that depicts a boy and girl and measures approximately 2 ft. 3 in. x 19 in. x 39 in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boston Public Garden?

Nearby attractions include Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boston (1 min walk), Swan Boats, Boston (1 min walk), Triton Babies Fountain, Boston (2 min walk), Bagheera Fountain, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Boston Public Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boston Public Garden:

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (8 min walk)

Bus

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave • Lines: 9 (6 min walk)
Saint James Ave @ Arlington St • Lines: 504, 55 (6 min walk)

Metro

Chinatown • Lines: Orange (11 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: Red (11 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (14 min walk)
Boston South Station (20 min walk)