The Edgar Allan Poe Statue: A Tribute to Literary Genius

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in Waltham, you can take the MBTA Commuter Rail from Waltham Station to South Station in Boston. Once you arrive at South Station, exit the station and walk towards the Downtown area. Head northeast on Summer Street towards Atlantic Avenue, and then turn left onto Atlantic Avenue. Continue walking until you reach the intersection with State Street. Turn right onto State Street and then left onto Congress Street, which will lead you to the Boston Common area. From there, you can walk to Boylston Street and turn right to find the Edgar Allan Poe Statue located at the intersection of Boylston Street and Charles Street.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  From Waltham, you can take the MBTA Bus 553 or 554 from Waltham City Hall. Board the bus and ride it to Alewife Station on the Red Line. At Alewife Station, transfer to the subway and take the train inbound towards Ashmont/Braintree. Travel to Park Street Station and transfer to the Green Line (C or D branch) heading towards Government Center. Get off at the Boylston Station. Exit the station, walk towards Boylston Street, and head west until you reach the intersection with Charles Street, where you will find the Edgar Allan Poe Statue.