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Grand Central Terminal vs Central Park

Both are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Central Park ranks slightly higher than Grand Central Terminal. Central Park ranks #3 in New York City with recommendations from 11 sources including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide 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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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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