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Empire State BuildingvsCentral Park
Both are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Empire State Building ranks marginally better than Central Park. Empire State Building has a TripExpert Score of 97 with approval from 10 reviews like The Telegraph, Not For Tourists and Condé Nast Traveler.
Empire State Building
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Concierge
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
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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." Full review
Concierge "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 Top Choice
"The Empire State Building – actually a very glorified office building – is the most famous member of the New York skyline." Full review
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Getting here very early or very late will help you avoid delays.
Frommer's "There’s no better introduction to New York than a visit to the Empire State Building... the apex of the New York skyline." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Remains one of the city's most beautiful—and popular—attractions, with thousands of people visiting every day." Full review
Not For Tourists "View unlike any other (except maybe Top of the Rock)."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Strength and grace combine to make the Empire State Building the most famous skyscraper in the world and the quintessential New York landmark." Full review
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Views from the 86th-floor observatory (try to go early in the day to avoid long lines) extend 80 miles on a clear day,
Where "Magnificent 360-degree views of New York from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A little known disaster that tested the Empire State Building's structural integrity. "
The Telegraph "Get your bearings, and an idea of the sheer size of the city, from the 86th- or 102nd-floor observatory decks of the most recognisable building in the United States." Full review
Central Park Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out Not For Tourists Michelin Guide
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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 "Central Park is an urbanized Eden that offers residents and visitors alike a bite of the apple." Full review
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 PlanetTop 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 "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 "Located in the middle of the city’s densest borough, Central Park feels like a natural haven." Full review
Time Out "Named for the cherry trees that bloom here in spring, this slope overlooking the Lake is a great spot for picnics." Full review
Not For Tourists "The best urban park in the world."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Manhattan's beloved backyard, this 843-acre haven of greenery, light and air draws millions each year, residents and visitors alike." Full review
Afar Magazine "Just a block and a half from Loews Regency sits New York's landscaped wonder and one of the greatest urban parks in the world, Central Park." Full review
Where "Stretching from 59th to 110th streets and between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West, the popular urban paradise—New York City’s backyard—spans 843 lush acres." Full review
