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Central Park vs American 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.

Central Park
Central Park
9 / 10
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 Fodor's
"Central Park is an urbanized Eden that offers residents and visitors alike a bite of the apple." Full review
Concierge 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 Planet Lonely Planet
Top 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 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 Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in the middle of the city’s densest borough, Central Park feels like a natural haven." Full review
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American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
8 / 10
79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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Concierge 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 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 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 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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Hit the highlights in half a day
Condé Nast Traveler 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.
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