New England Aquarium vs Granary Burying Ground
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, New England Aquarium ranks slightly higher than Granary Burying Ground. New England Aquarium comes in at #6 in Boston with approval from 9 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Not For Tourists and Time Out.
New England Aquarium
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Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
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Fodor's
"This aquarium challenges you to imagine life under and around the sea."
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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."
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Afar Magazine
"This aquarium was huge—with a large central tank, incredible jelly fish area, penguins, even an IMAX."
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Not For Tourists
"Check out penguin snack-time."
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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