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Boston Common vs Granary Burying Ground

Both Boston Common and Granary Burying Ground are endorsed by writers. Overall, Boston Common ranks marginally better than Granary Burying Ground. Boston Common scores 88 with accolades from 7 reviews such as Frommer's, Where and Michelin Guide.

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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Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
8 / 10
Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108
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Fodor's Fodor's
""It is a fine thing to die in Boston," A. C. Lyons, an essayist and old Boston wit, once remarked, alluding to the city's cemeteries, among the most picturesque and historic in America." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Dating to 1660, this atmospheric atoll is crammed with historic headstones, many with evocative (and creepy) carvings." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Granary Burying Ground is the third oldest graveyard in Boston, established in 1660." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Featuring John Hancock, Mother Goose, many others."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Central Burying Ground may seem an odd feature for a public park, but remember that in 1756, when the land was set aside, this was a lonely corner of the Common." Full review
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