Swan Boats, Boston

Name: Swan Boats
Address: Boston Public Garden, Boston, 02116, United States
Telephone: +1 617-522-1966

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The Swan Boats are a fleet of pontoon pleasure boats which operate in a pond in the Public Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Swan Boats have been in operation since 1877, and have since become a cultural icon for the city. They operate beginning the second weekend of April and ending the third weekend in September. ()

Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°21'14"N, 71°4'11"W

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Boston Public GardenBeacon HillBoston 02116 United States

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+1 617-522-1966

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Swan Boats – 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.

~1040 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.
~100 ftNW
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...
~450 ftW
Monuments and statues
Boy and Bird Fountain, Boston
3 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.
~1040 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.
~470 ftW
Monuments and statues
Small Child Fountain, Boston
3 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.
~1020 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston
5 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.
~130 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Bagheera Fountain, Boston
1 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.
~840 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
5 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.
~1270 ftNW
Bridge
Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, Boston
7 min walk • The Arthur Fiedler Footbridge is a wheelchair accessible footbridge named after Arthur Fiedler in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~570 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.
~240 ftN
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)

When is Swan Boats open?

Swan Boats is open:

Monday 12 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Swan Boats?

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

How to get to Swan Boats by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swan Boats:

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (5 min walk)
Boylston • Lines: B, C, D, E (7 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 (10 min walk)
Park Street • Lines: Red (10 min walk)

Train

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