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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum vs Bunker Hill Monument

Both are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum ranks significantly better than Bunker Hill Monument. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum comes in at #2 in Boston with endorsements from 13 reviewers such as Concierge, Fodor's and Frommer's.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
9 / 10
280 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Today, it's probably America's most idiosyncratic treasure house." Full review
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If you're looking for a light lunch after your tour, visit Cafe G near the gift shop.
Concierge Concierge
"Isabella Stewart Gardner was an heiress and something of a black sheep of late-19th- and early-20th-century Boston society: She was a rabid Red Sox and horse-racing fan."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Gardner is filled with almost 2000 priceless objects, primarily European, including outstanding tapestries and Italian Renaissance and 17th-century Dutch paintings." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This eclectic museum occupies a meticulous replica of a Venetian palazzo and showcases an unparalleled collection of old masters, Gothic tapestries, and Renaissance furniture." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Gardner museum is a lavish reconstruction of a 15th-century Venetian palace, complete with a luxurious interior courtyard with a seasonally changing floral display." Full review
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Bunker Hill Monument
Bunker Hill Monument
8 / 10
Monument Square, Boston, MA 02129
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on Breed's Hill, which is where the monument sits today." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Battle actually took place on nearby Breed's Hill."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In 1842, the monument had a steam-powered elevator, but now the only way to the top is via 294 winding steps." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The 221ft granite obelisk (1842), which actually stands on Breed's Hill where the 1775 battle was fought, is Charlestown's most prominent landmark." Full review
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