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Brooklyn Bridge vs Grand Central Terminal
Both Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Central Terminal are praised by travel writers. On balance, Brooklyn Bridge is preferred by most reviewers compared to Grand Central Terminal. Brooklyn Bridge comes in at #13 in New York City with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Not For Tourists.
Brooklyn Bridge
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Brooklyn Bridge, NY
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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."
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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
Top Choice
"A New York icon, the Brooklyn Bridge was the world’s first steel suspension bridge."
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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."
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Not For Tourists
"The granddaddy of them all. Walking toward Manhattan at sunset is as good as it gets."
Grand Central Terminal
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42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
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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."
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Concierge
"In the entrance pavilion to this truly grand terminal, there is a small plaque dedicated to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis."
Frommer's
"The greatest visual impact comes when you enter the vast majestic main concourse."
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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."
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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."
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