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Boston Common vs Fenway Park

Both Boston Common and Fenway Park are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Boston Common is the choice of most professionals compared to Fenway Park. Boston Common comes in at 86 with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.

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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Fenway Park
Fenway Park
8 / 10
4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The repeat World Series win in 2007 cemented Bostonians' sense that the universe had finally begun working correctly and made Red Sox caps the residents' semiofficial uniform." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Even Yankees fans have to admit that there's something special about seeing a ball game at Fenway Park."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The home field of the Boston Red Sox is a vivid throwback to the golden era of baseball." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Home to the Sox since 1912."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Fenway Park is the venerated home field of the Boston Red Sox baseball team." Full review
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