Swan Boats - continuous Public Garden attraction since 1877

The Swan Boats have been a seasonal attraction in the Boston Public Garden since 1877, featuring pedal-powered boats shaped like swans that circulate the garden's lagoon. Operated continuously (seasonally) for generations, the Swan Boats are a distinctive family-run feature of the Public Garden and a long-standing Boston tradition. The boats operate on a limited seasonal schedule each year and are maintained by the organization that runs the attraction.