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Boston Common vs Boston Public Library
Boston Common and Boston Public Library are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Boston Public Library ranks slightly better than Boston Common. Boston Public Library has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 14 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Time Out and Where.
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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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Boston Public Library
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700 Boylston St., At Copley Sq., Boston, MA 02116
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Concierge
"The Boston Public Library is a destination in itself, and not just for bookworms."
Lonely Planet
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"Dating from 1852, the esteemed Boston Public Library lends credence to Boston’s reputation as the ‘Athens of America.’."
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Time Out
"The original structure, designed by Charles McKim and completed in 1895, is now the research library, while an extension opened in 1972 to function as a general library."
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Fodor's
"This venerable institution is a handsome temple to literature and a valuable research library."
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Not For Tourists
"People need at least one place where they can be their most effective, motivated and focused. Sometimes it's their home, a coffee shop, the back corner of a bookstore, a random park..."
