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Brooklyn Bridge vs Central Park

Both Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Central Park is the choice of most professionals compared to Brooklyn Bridge. Central Park ranks #1 in New York City with recommendations from 11 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
9 / 10
Brooklyn Bridge, NY
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A walk across its promenade—a boardwalk elevated above the roadway, shared by pedestrians, in-line skaters, and cyclists—takes about 40 minutes and delivers exhilarating views." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"When it was completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was a marvel of civil engineering—the longest suspension bridge in the world."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A New York icon, the Brooklyn Bridge was the world’s first steel suspension bridge." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A stroll along this span is an only-in-New York experience that provides an up-close sense of the city's true grandeur." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The granddaddy of them all. Walking toward Manhattan at sunset is as good as it gets."
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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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