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Bunker Hill Monument vs Granary Burying Ground
Both Granary Burying Ground and Bunker Hill Monument are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Bunker Hill Monument scores slightly higher than Granary Burying Ground. Bunker Hill Monument ranks #7 in Boston with accolades from 9 sources like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Atlas Obscura.
Bunker Hill Monument
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Monument Square, Boston, MA 02129
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Frommer's
"The 221-foot granite obelisk, a landmark that's visible from miles away, honors the memory of the colonists who died in the Battle of Bunker Hill."
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Fodor's
"The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on Breed's Hill, which is where the monument sits today."
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"Battle actually took place on nearby Breed's Hill."
Travel + Leisure
"In 1842, the monument had a steam-powered elevator, but now the only way to the top is via 294 winding steps."
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Michelin Guide
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"The 221ft granite obelisk (1842), which actually stands on Breed's Hill where the 1775 battle was fought, is Charlestown's most prominent landmark."
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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
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"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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