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Museum of Fine ArtsvsBoston Common
Both Boston Common and Museum of Fine Arts are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Museum of Fine Arts scores significantly higher than Boston Common. Museum of Fine Arts comes in at 97 with praise from 12 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Where.
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465 Huntington Ave, Avenue of the Arts, Boston, MA 02115-5597
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Fodor's "Count on staying a while if you have any hope of seeing what's here." Full review
Concierge "One of America's grandest art museums, the MFA holds American and European paintings from the 7th century to the present."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Museum of Fine Arts holdings encompass all eras, from the ancient world to contemporary times, and all areas of the globe, making it truly encyclopedic in scope." Full review
Time Out "Founded in 1870, the MFA moved from Copley Square to its current home, a neoclassical granite building on Huntington Avenue—the so-called "Avenue of the Arts"—in 1909." Full review
Not For Tourists "Arguably one of the top museums in the country. Go for the Copleys."
Travel + Leisure "The sheer majesty of this world-renowned arts institution would be overwhelming if it weren’t so enchanting. I’ve been delightfully lost many times, wandering through labyrinthine halls." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"One of the country's leading museums, the Museum of Fine Arts contains a comprehensive collection of more than 350,000 artworks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "There's a special focus on American masters from the 18th and 19th centuries: Copley, Winslow Homer, Mary Cassat, John Singer Sargent, and Gilbert Stuart." Full review
Where "The MFA’s encyclopedic collection culls some of the world’s finest treasures, including international and contemporary art, instruments, photographs and textiles." Full review
The Telegraph "Like a combination of the British Museum and the National Gallery, this collection spans the world, but highlights include European Old Masters, Impressionists and the Art of the Americas Wing." Full review
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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." Full review
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 1 Star
"The Public Garden is quiet and contained, the adjacent Commons is open and bustling." Full review
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 "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
Where "Freedom Trail attraction." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 20-hectare (50-acre) Boston Common is not only the starting point of the Freedom Trail, but also the oldest park in the United States, having been established in 1634." Full review
Afar Magazine "Summer splashing and winter skating at the Frog Pond are local traditions, and you can spend hours wandering from landmark to landmark." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Boston Common is the start of the Freedom Trail, but it's also just a beautiful place to sprawl out for the day in the summer or fall"
Boston Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "In 1634, when their settlement was just 4 years old, the town fathers paid the Rev. William Blackstone £30 for this property. In 1640 it was set aside as common land." Full review
