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Boston Children's Museum vs Boston Common

Both are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Boston Children's Museum is the choice of most writers compared to Boston Common. Boston Children's Museum comes in at 90 with accolades from 8 publications including Michelin Guide, Not For Tourists and Time Out.

Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum
9 / 10
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With three levels of hands-on exhibits, the Boston Children's Museum offers a day of fun and education for little ones." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Founded in 1913 by a well-meaning group of local science teachers, the Children's Museum in Boston was just another collection of things to look at until director Michael Spock arrived in 1961." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Featuring the giant Hood milk bottle."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The museum is a wonderland of learning and play." Full review
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The New Balance Climb is an irresistible three-story structure.
Where Where
"Kick off a visit to this youngster-friendly museum by scaling the giant, three-story New Balance Foundation Climb." Full review
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Boston Common
Boston Common
8 / 10
Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets, Boston, MA 02108
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Boston Common has served many purposes over the years, including as a campground for British troops during the Revolutionary War and as green grass for cattle grazing until 1830." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Nothing is more central to Boston than the Common, the oldest public park in the United States and undoubtedly the largest and most famous of the town commons." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Public Garden is quiet and contained, the adjacent Commons is open and bustling." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A green, 50-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Boston, the Common is the oldest park in the United States (first laid out as a pasture for cattle grazing in 1634)." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A beautiful spot to walk in all seasons, during the winter, the Frog Pond has a magical skating rink that will delight both young and old." Full review
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