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Boston Public Garden vs Boston Common
Both Boston Public Garden and Boston Common are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Boston Common scores marginally better than Boston Public Garden. Boston Common ranks #12 in Boston with recommendations from 7 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Where.
Boston Public Garden
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69 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108
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Fodor's
"The central feature of the Public Garden is its irregularly shaped pond, intended to appear, from any vantage point along its banks, much larger than its nearly 4 acres."
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Concierge
"It's one of America's most scenic public places."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Adjoining Boston Common, the 24-acre Public Garden provides an inviting oasis of bountiful flowers and shady trees."
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Travel + Leisure
"The first recognized public botanical garden in America evokes a sense of Victorian style in the 21st century."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Today it's a popular retreat, charming visitors with lush plantings, footpaths, statuary and the beloved swan boats."
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Boston Common
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Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets, Boston, MA 02108
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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."
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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."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Public Garden is quiet and contained, the adjacent Commons is open and bustling."
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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)."
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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."
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