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Boston Common vs John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

Both are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library scores slightly better than Boston Common. John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library is ranked #4 in Boston with approval from 11 reviews including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Time Out.

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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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
9 / 10
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
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Concierge Concierge
"It's great for history buffs, but be aware that getting there without a car is a bit of a schlep."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The legacy of JFK is ubiquitous in Boston, but the official memorial to the 35th president is this striking, modern, marble building designed by IM Pei." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A looming concrete-and-glass monolith designed by I.M. Pei (completed in 1979), this shrine to the life and work of the 35th US president overlooks the outer harbor." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"South of Boston's city center and away from all the crowds, the museum is full of memorabilia from JFK's life before and during his presidency." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Houses 21 permanent exhibits examining JFK's life and work."
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