Central ParkvsStatue of Liberty
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Central Park ranks slightly higher than Statue of Liberty. Central Park comes in at #3 in New York City with recommendations from 11 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Time Out.
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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
Statue of Liberty Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Time Out Michelin Guide Where
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Liberty Island, New York City, NY 10004
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Fodor's "For millions of immigrants, the first glimpse of America was the Statue of Liberty, growing from a vaguely defined figure on the horizon into a towering, stately colossus." Full review
Concierge "It's hard to imagine a more evocative and familiar symbol of the United States than the lady with the torch."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In a city full of American icons, the Statue of Liberty is perhaps the most famous." Full review
Time Out "Lady Liberty—or Liberty Enlightening the World, as she’s officially known—was a gift from France on America’s 100th birthday." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Statue of Liberty, her torch upraised in welcome since 1886, was a gift to the US from the people of France." Full review
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The observation deck atop the base affords spectacular city views.
Where "The 151-foot neoclassical statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, and is known worldwide as a symbol of freedom and democracy." Full review
The Telegraph "Arguably the most iconic of all American symbols, the 150ft high Lady Liberty, gifted to the United States by France in 1866, stands tall in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty and freedom." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue. " Full review
Afar Magazine "One of New York's most iconic landmarks is also one of America's: the Statue of Liberty, standing in the middle of New York's harbor as it has since 1886." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"This brightly shining beacon draws visitors year-round." Full review
