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New York Botanical Garden vs Central Park

Both are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Central Park scores significantly higher than New York Botanical Garden. Central Park ranks #3 in New York City with positive reviews from 11 sources such as Frommer's, Not For Tourists and Where.

New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden
9 / 10
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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Concierge Concierge
"Established in 1891, the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden is an oasis for pavement-pounding city dwellers, just a 20-minute Metro North ride from Grand Central."
Time Out Time Out
"Every city park offers its own brand of verdant escapism, but this lush expanse goes beyond landscaped flora." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This 250-acre green space has plenty of year-round and seasonal plants and flowers as well as an annual holiday train show and exhibits around everything from medicinal herbs to Frida Kahlo." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Flowers galore in the heart of da Bronx."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"One of the largest and oldest gardens in the US, this glorious green space displays a wonderful array of plants and blooms, and conducts important botanical research." Full review
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In season (spring and fall) don't miss the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Gardens.
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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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