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The High Line vs Brooklyn Bridge

The High Line and Brooklyn Bridge are both recommended by professionals. Overall, The High Line ranks marginally higher than Brooklyn Bridge. The High Line is ranked #12 in New York City with praise from 10 publications like Time Out, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.

The High Line
The High Line
9 / 10
High Line, New York City, NY
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This elevated space has been transformed into a green retreat in the spirit of Paris's Promenade Plantée and is one of the most visited parks in the city." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The High Line is brilliantly executed, hugely popular, and has become an instant must-see."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"“To walk on the High Line,” says Friends of the High Line cofounder Joshua David, “is to experience New York from a vantage point that can’t be touched anywhere else.”" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Manhattan’s newest and most inventive park... winds its way through two of Manhattan’s most creative and vibrant neighborhoods." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Built atop a former elevated railway, the High Line quickly became one of New York’s most popular parks." Full review
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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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