Statue of Leif Erikson, Boston

Name: Statue of Leif Erikson
Address: Boston, United States

#112 among attractions in Boston

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Leif Eriksson is an outdoor statue by Anne Whitney at the west end of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Installed in 1887, it was the first public sculpture to honor the Norse explorer in the New World. ()

Coordinates: 42°20'56"N, 71°5'29"W

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Back BayBoston United States

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Statue of Leif Erikson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newbury Street, Fenway Park, Cask 'n Flagon, Skywalk Observatory.

~1930 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Newbury Street, Boston
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, Newbury Street stands as a beacon of urban sophistication and a premier shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of stores and charming atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare, stretching from the Public Garden to Massachusetts...
~1860 ftSW
Legendary home of the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston
9 min walk • Fenway Park, nestled in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, is an iconic sports venue and the historic home of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox. Since its opening in 1912, it has become a hallowed ground for baseball enthusiasts, holding the title of the oldest...
~1950 ftW
Nightlife
Cask 'n Flagon, Boston
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Boston, just a stone's throw away from the historic Fenway Park, stands the Cask 'n Flagon, a legendary tavern that has become an integral part of the city's fabric. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and deep ties to Boston's baseball culture...
0.5 miE
Landmark 52-floor skyscraper and mall
Skywalk Observatory, Boston
12 min walk • Perched high above the bustling streets of Boston lies the Skywalk Observatory, a towering beacon that offers an unparalleled view of this historic city. Situated within the Prudential Center, the observatory stands as a modern marvel, inviting visitors to ascend...
~1190 ftE
Shopping
Newbury Comics, Boston
6 min walk • Newbury Comics is a cult favorite for lovers of pop culture, comics, and music in Boston. The store, which originally gained fame as a vinyl record and comic book sales point, has over time transformed into an icon of Boston's subcultural scene, offering a wide...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops at Prudential Center, Boston
12 min walk • The Prudential Center is an enclosed shopping mall within the mixed-use Prudential Center complex in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
0.5 miSE
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
12 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the administrative headquarters and mother church of the Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as the Christian Science church.
0.5 miSE
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
14 min walk • Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1900. Designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, it was built for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home.
0.5 miS
Park
Back Bay Fens, Boston
13 min walk • The Back Bay Fens, often called The Fens, is a parkland and urban wild in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was established in 1879.
~1010 ftSE
Library
Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston
5 min walk • The Massachusetts Historical Society is a major historical archive specializing in early American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
~1800 ftE
Convention center
Hynes Convention Center, Boston
9 min walk • The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston was built in 1988 from a design by architects Kallmann, McKinnell & Wood. It replaced the John B.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Leif Erikson?

Nearby attractions include Bowker Overpass, Boston (2 min walk), Storrow Drive, Boston (4 min walk), Saint Clement Eucharistic Shrine, Boston (4 min walk), Fenway Studios, Boston (5 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Leif Erikson by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Leif Erikson:

Bus

Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St • Lines: 1, Ct1 (4 min walk)
Ipswich St @ Boylston St • Lines: 55 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Kenmore • Lines: B, C, D (6 min walk)
Hynes Convention Center • Lines: B, C, D (6 min walk)

Train

Lansdowne (12 min walk)
Boston Back Bay (22 min walk)

Metro

Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (18 min walk)
Back Bay • Lines: Orange (23 min walk)