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Grand Central Terminal vs American Museum of Natural History

Grand Central Terminal and American Museum of Natural History are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Central Terminal is the choice of most professionals compared to American Museum of Natural History. Grand Central Terminal scores 90 with endorsements from 10 publications including On the Grid, Travel + Leisure and Not For Tourists.

Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal
8 / 10
42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Grand Central is not only the world's largest... and the nation's busiest... railway station, but also one of the world's most magnificent, majestic public spaces." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"In the entrance pavilion to this truly grand terminal, there is a small plaque dedicated to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The greatest visual impact comes when you enter the vast majestic main concourse." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Even if you're not boarding a train to the 'burbs, it's worth exploring the grand, vaulted main concourse and gazing up at the restored ceiling, decorated with a star map." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The restoration of this beautiful Beaux-Arts behemoth in the late 1990's has created the perfect place to enjoy a drink or dinner while watching commuters race for their trains." 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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