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Griffith Observatory vs The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Griffith Observatory ranks significantly higher than The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. Griffith Observatory scores 96 with approval from 12 publications including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Time Out.
Griffith Observatory
Fodor's
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Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
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2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Fodor's
"High on a hillside overlooking the city, the Griffith Observatory is one of the most celebrated icons of Los Angeles."
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Concierge
"This 72-year-old Greek Revival landmark on a hilltop in Griffith Park is one of L.A.'s most recognizable icons, forever enshrined in the zeitgeist by the movie Rebel Without a Cause."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its planetarium boasts the world’s most advanced star projector, and astronomical displays touch on the evolution of the telescope, and the ultraviolet x-rays used to map our solar system."
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Travel + Leisure
"Los Angeles institution, the Griffith Observatory opened in 1935 with the mission of “inspiring everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky.”"
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Time Out
""If every person could look through that telescope," declared Griffith J Griffith, "it would revolutionize the world"."
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens
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Lonely Planet
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1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
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Concierge
"Aside from its renowned art collection and rare antique books, the main draw of this property is its magnificent botanical gardens."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Unwind in the Zen-like tranquility of a Japanese garden."
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Travel + Leisure
"The former estate of railroad tycoon Henry Huntington is one of southern California’s most magnificent."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Huntington comprises one of the world's finest research libraries of rare books and manuscripts; a world-class collection of 18-19C British art, French and American works."
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Afar Magazine
"The Huntington is a beautiful, cultural destination."
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