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The High LinevsCentral Park
Both are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Central Park scores significantly better than The High Line. Central Park scores 97 with accolades from 11 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
The High Line
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High Line, New York City, NY
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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 "The High Line is brilliantly executed, hugely popular, and has become an instant must-see."
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 "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 Editor's Pick
"Built atop a former elevated railway, the High Line quickly became one of New York’s most popular parks." Full review
Time Out "Built on an abandoned railway track, the space is ingenious in its use of reclaimed industrial detritus, a necessity in footage-starved Manhattan." Full review
Not For Tourists "Stunning elevated park; a testament to human creativity."
On the Grid "A fresh concept of a public park, the highline snakes over the concrete and cars of NYC, giving you tranquility, stunning city views, and moments of fantastic, every changing art." Full review
Afar Magazine "The High Line, a public park built on an elevated train track in NYC, should be on the top of any visitor's list." Full review
Where "The 1.45-mile-long elevated park and public promenade offers a spectacular view of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline." Full review
Central Park Fodor's Concierge
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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
