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Boston Common vs The Institute of Contemporary Art
Both Boston Common and The Institute of Contemporary Art are rated highly by writers. Overall, Boston Common is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Institute of Contemporary Art. Boston Common is ranked #12 in Boston with endorsements from 7 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Boston Common
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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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The Institute of Contemporary Art
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100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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Fodor's
"Now the ICA is building a major permanent collection for the first time in its history, while continuing to showcase innovative paintings, videos, installations, and multimedia shows."
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Concierge
"Founded in 1936, the ICA showcases work by the likes of Nan Goldin, Mona Hatoum, Paul Chan, and Julian Opie (major exhibitions rotate three times per year)."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art."
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Travel + Leisure
"The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space."
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Time Out
"Once crammed into a tiny building in Back Bay, the ICA moved to its spacious new home in late 2006, and is now the cultural cornerstone of the waterfront."
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