Lotta Fountain, Boston

Name: Lotta Fountain
Address: Boston, United States

#51 among attractions in Boston

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Lotta Fountain is a 1939 fountain and sculpture by artist Katharine Lane Weems and architects J. W. Ames and E. S. Dodge. It is installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'20"N, 71°4'34"W

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Back BayBoston United States

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Lotta Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Charles River Esplanade, Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boy and Bird Fountain, Small Child Fountain.

~1830 ftW
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Charles River Esplanade, Boston
9 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Charles River in Boston, the Charles River Esplanade is a lush urban oasis that offers city dwellers and visitors alike a serene escape from the bustling streets. This picturesque park stretches for three miles along the river, providing...
~1770 ftE
Bridge
Boston Public Garden Foot Bridge, Boston
9 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...
~1520 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Boy and Bird Fountain, Boston
8 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.
~1440 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Small Child Fountain, Boston
7 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.
~1350 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Cheers, Boston
7 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.
~780 ftE
Bridge
Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, Boston
4 min walk • The Arthur Fiedler Footbridge is a wheelchair accessible footbridge named after Arthur Fiedler in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
~800 ftNE
Memorial
Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial, Boston
4 min walk • The Edwin Upton Curtis Memorial is a memorial commemorating Edwin Upton Curtis, installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
~1470 ftSW
Street, Park
Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston
8 min walk • Commonwealth Avenue is a major street in the cities of Boston and Newton, Massachusetts. It begins at the western edge of the Boston Public Garden, and continues west through the neighborhoods of the Back Bay, Kenmore Square, Boston University, Allston, Brighton and Chestnut Hill.
~1320 ftE
Monuments and statues
Ether Monument, Boston
7 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.
~1840 ftE
Monuments and statues
Triton Babies Fountain, Boston
9 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.
~1680 ftNE
Memorial
Charles Eliot Memorial, Boston
9 min walk • The Charles Eliot Memorial is a memorial commemorating landscape architect Charles Eliot, installed along Boston's Charles River Esplanade, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lotta Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Gibson House Museum, Boston (4 min walk), Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, Boston (4 min walk), The Esplanade, Boston (4 min walk), First Church in Boston, Boston (4 min walk).

How to get to Lotta Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lotta Fountain:

Bus

Boylston St @ Berkeley St • Lines: 9 (9 min walk)
Saint James Ave @ Clarendon St • Lines: 504, 55, 9 (10 min walk)

Light rail

Arlington • Lines: B, C, D, E (10 min walk)
Copley • Lines: B, C, D, E (10 min walk)

Metro

Charles/MGH • Lines: Red (12 min walk)
Back Bay • Lines: Orange (15 min walk)

Train

Boston Back Bay (15 min walk)
Boston North Station (27 min walk)