Boston Public Garden vs Granary Burying Ground
Both are recommended by writers. Overall, Boston Public Garden ranks marginally higher than Granary Burying Ground. Boston Public Garden is ranked #13 in Boston with recommendations from 8 sources including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Boston Public Garden
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69 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02108
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Fodor's
"The central feature of the Public Garden is its irregularly shaped pond, intended to appear, from any vantage point along its banks, much larger than its nearly 4 acres."
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Concierge
"It's one of America's most scenic public places."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Adjoining Boston Common, the 24-acre Public Garden provides an inviting oasis of bountiful flowers and shady trees."
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Travel + Leisure
"The first recognized public botanical garden in America evokes a sense of Victorian style in the 21st century."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Today it's a popular retreat, charming visitors with lush plantings, footpaths, statuary and the beloved swan boats."
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Granary Burying Ground
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Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Dating to 1660, this atmospheric atoll is crammed with historic headstones, many with evocative (and creepy) carvings."
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Time Out
"The Granary Burying Ground is the third oldest graveyard in Boston, established in 1660."
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Not For Tourists
"Featuring John Hancock, Mother Goose, many others."
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."
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