Boston Public GardenvsNew England Aquarium
Boston Public Garden and New England Aquarium are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, New England Aquarium scores slightly higher than Boston Public Garden. New England Aquarium has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 9 publications like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Where.
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." Full review
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." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The first recognized public botanical garden in America evokes a sense of Victorian style in the 21st century." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Today it's a popular retreat, charming visitors with lush plantings, footpaths, statuary and the beloved swan boats." Full review
Afar Magazine "Boston's Public Garden is beautiful in every season. Winter provides a special opportunity to view its structural elements highlighted by a dusting of snow." Full review
On the Grid "Great spot for a picnic, enjoy a coffee, read a book or explore Boston’s history." Full review
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Since Boston is such a walkable city, be sure to cut through on your way across town.
Where "Established in 1837, it is the country’s first public botanical garden." Full review
Time Out "The Public Garden is America's first botanical garden and a Paris park in miniature, with pathways designed for promenading, formal flower beds and a petite lagoon fringed with weeping willows" Full review
Afar Magazine "Boston is often described as a big town masquerading as a small city, and the Boston Public Garden is one of the city’s most human-scaled spaces." Full review
New England Aquarium Fodor's Concierge Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Where Time Out
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
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Fodor's "This aquarium challenges you to imagine life under and around the sea." Full review
Concierge "Located right on Boston Harbor on Central Wharf, the New England Aquarium is home to animals from both the Northeast and around the world."
Travel + Leisure "Just a 10-minute walk from Quincy Market, this appropriately acclaimed showcase of sea life sits on Central Wharf overlooking Boston Harbor." Full review
Afar Magazine "This aquarium was huge—with a large central tank, incredible jelly fish area, penguins, even an IMAX." Full review
Not For Tourists "Check out penguin snack-time."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The dimmed light gives the illusion of an underwater world." Full review
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Don't miss the animal treatment centre, films at the IMAX cinema and trips out to sea to see the whales.
Where "Explore the world’s waters from the Amazon rain forest to Pacific reefs to the Gulf of Maine, and the creatures living there." Full review
Time Out "The breathtaking centerpiece of this excellent aquarium is the colossal 200,000-gallon salt-water replica of a Caribbean coral reef." Full review
Frommer's "The centerpiece of this well-appointed and popular aquarium is the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, which contains sea turtles, sharks, hundreds of colorful reef fishes, and 200,000 gallons of water" Full review
Lonely Planet "Dive deep into the ocean inside the New England Aquarium in Boston and experience engaging exhibits featuring animals from across the globe." Full review
