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Empire State Building vs American Museum of Natural History
Both Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Empire State Building ranks significantly better than American Museum of Natural History. Empire State Building scores 95 with accolades from 8 reviews such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Empire State Building
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350 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10118
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Fodor's
"The Empire State Building is an art deco monument to progress, a symbol for New York City, and a star in some great romantic scenes, on- and off-screen."
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"With the tragic demise of the World Trade Center, this symbol of New York is again the city's most recognizable skyscraper and, at 1,050 feet, its tallest."
Lonely Planet
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"The Empire State Building – actually a very glorified office building – is the most famous member of the New York skyline."
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Getting here very early or very late will help you avoid delays.
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"There’s no better introduction to New York than a visit to the Empire State Building... the apex of the New York skyline."
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"Remains one of the city's most beautiful—and popular—attractions, with thousands of people visiting every day."
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American Museum of Natural History
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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."
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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."
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Fodor's
"The largest natural history museum in the world is also one of the most impressive sights in New York."
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Hit the highlights in half a day
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"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."
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Don't miss the hall of African mammals with its centerpiece herd of elephants.
