Parkman Bandstand, Boston

Name: Parkman Bandstand
Address: Boston, United States

#185 among attractions in Boston

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Parkman Bandstand is a landmark bandstand located on the eastern side of the Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was built in 1912 from a design by Derby, Robinson & Shephard at a cost of $1 million on the site of the Cow Pond, which had been filled in 1838 after cattle-grazing had been outlawed on the Common. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°21'15"N, 71°3'57"W

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Beacon HillBoston United States

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Parkman Bandstand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boston Common, Opera House, Oneida Football Club Monument, Parkman Plaza.

~620 ftN
Venerable park with historic cred
Boston Common, Boston
3 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.
~840 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Opera House, Boston
5 min walk • The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, is a performing arts and esports venue located at 539 Washington St. in Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally built as the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, a movie palace in the Keith-Albee chain.
~780 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Oneida Football Club Monument, Boston
4 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.
~720 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Parkman Plaza, Boston
4 min walk • Parkman Plaza is a plaza in Boston Common, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~460 ftN
Monuments and statues
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston
3 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.
~880 ftW
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
5 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.
~970 ftW
Monuments and statues
Triton Babies Fountain, Boston
5 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.
~510 ftS
Cemetery
Central Burying Ground, Boston
3 min walk • The Central Burying Ground is a cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established on Boston Common in 1756. It is located on Boylston Street between Tremont Street and Charles Street.
~1020 ftNE
Monuments and statues, Fountain
Brewer Fountain, Boston
5 min walk • Brewer Fountain is a 1868 bronze sculpture by Michel Joseph Napoléon Liénard. It stands near the corner of Park and Tremont Streets in Boston, Massachusetts, by Park Street Station.
~770 ftW
Memorial
Marvin E. Goody Memorial, Boston
4 min walk • The Marvin E. Goody Memorial by Joan Goody is installed in Boston's Public Garden, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The red granite and Dakota mahogany memorial was dedicated in 1984, having been funded by Friends of the Public Garden and Common.
~840 ftSW
Square
Park Square, Boston
5 min walk • Park Square in downtown Boston, Massachusetts is bounded by Stuart, Charles Street South, Boylston, and Arlington Streets. It is the home of the Boston Four Seasons Hotel, the Boston Park Plaza, and nearly a dozen restaurants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parkman Bandstand?

Nearby attractions include Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston (3 min walk), Central Burying Ground, Boston (3 min walk), Great Elm, Boston (3 min walk), Pope John Paul II Memorial, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Parkman Bandstand by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parkman Bandstand:

Bus

Tremont St @ Boylston Station • Lines: 55 (3 min walk)
Stuart St @ Charles St S • Lines: 504, 55 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (3 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (6 min walk)

Metro

Chinatown • Lines: Orange (6 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: Red (6 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (15 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (17 min walk)