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Boston Public Garden vs Museum of Fine Arts
Both are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Museum of Fine Arts ranks significantly higher than Boston Public Garden. Museum of Fine Arts comes in at #1 in Boston with accolades from 12 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
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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Museum of Fine Arts
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Not For Tourists
"Arguably one of the top museums in the country. Go for the Copleys."
