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Central ParkvsAmerican Museum of Natural History
Both are praised by travel writers. On balance, Central Park ranks significantly higher than American Museum of Natural History. Central Park comes in at 97 with recommendations from 11 reviewers including Time Out, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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59th to 110th St., from Central Park West to 5th Ave., New York City, New York City, NY 10022
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Fodor's "Central Park is an urbanized Eden that offers residents and visitors alike a bite of the apple." Full review
Concierge "The calming yang to the city's fervent go-go yin, with ample nooks and open fields to allow for just about any pursuit."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"An oasis from the insanity: the lush lawns, cool forests, flowering gardens, glassy bodies of water and meandering, wooded paths providing the dose of serene nature that New Yorkers crave." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Rambling yet contained, nature-filled yet man-made, this 843-acre oasis provides a welcome respite from the concrete jungle for locals and tourists alike." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in the middle of the city’s densest borough, Central Park feels like a natural haven." Full review
Time Out "Named for the cherry trees that bloom here in spring, this slope overlooking the Lake is a great spot for picnics." Full review
Not For Tourists "The best urban park in the world."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Manhattan's beloved backyard, this 843-acre haven of greenery, light and air draws millions each year, residents and visitors alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "Just a block and a half from Loews Regency sits New York's landscaped wonder and one of the greatest urban parks in the world, Central Park." Full review
Where "Stretching from 59th to 110th streets and between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West, the popular urban paradise—New York City’s backyard—spans 843 lush acres." Full review
American Museum of Natural History Concierge Travel + Leisure Time Out Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler Not For Tourists Michelin Guide Where Afar Magazine
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79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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Concierge "No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side."
Travel + Leisure "One of New York City’s most prestigious museums, the American Museum of Natural History encourages visitors to explore and understand the natural world around them." Full review
Time Out "No matter which wing you wander through or where your curiosities lie (dinosaurs, gems or something else entirely), it’s hard to explore this Upper West Side fixture without being awestruck." Full review
Fodor's "The largest natural history museum in the world is also one of the most impressive sights in New York." Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side." Full review
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Don't miss the hall of African mammals with its centerpiece herd of elephants.
Not For Tourists "Includes an outstanding planetarium and lots and lots of stuffed animals."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A famed research facility... the vast halls present astounding collections." Full review
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Don't miss the excellent shows in the Hayden Planetarium.
Where "Guests explore halls filled with full-scale dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals (including a rare 2-foot-long jade slab), meteorites and more." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located on the Upper West Side, at 79th Street and Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's largest museums." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes. " Full review
