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Granary Burying Ground vs The Institute of Contemporary Art

Granary Burying Ground and The Institute of Contemporary Art are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Granary Burying Ground ranks marginally better than The Institute of Contemporary Art. Granary Burying Ground comes in at 87 with approval from 11 sources such as Lonely Planet, Atlas Obscura and Where.

Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
8 / 10
Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Dating to 1660, this atmospheric atoll is crammed with historic headstones, many with evocative (and creepy) carvings." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Granary Burying Ground is the third oldest graveyard in Boston, established in 1660." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Featuring John Hancock, Mother Goose, many others."
Fodor's 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." Full review
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The Institute of Contemporary Art
The Institute of Contemporary Art
8 / 10
100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Now the ICA is building a major permanent collection for the first time in its history, while continuing to showcase innovative paintings, videos, installations, and multimedia shows." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Founded in 1936, the ICA showcases work by the likes of Nan Goldin, Mona Hatoum, Paul Chan, and Julian Opie (major exhibitions rotate three times per year)."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the dramatic quarters of the Institute of Contemporary Art." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The museum houses a performing arts theater, education and workshop facilities, and a generous amount of gallery space." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Once crammed into a tiny building in Back Bay, the ICA moved to its spacious new home in late 2006, and is now the cultural cornerstone of the waterfront." Full review
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