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The Metropolitan Museum of Art vs Central Park
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Central Park is the choice of most professionals compared to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Central Park scores 96 with accolades from 11 publications such as Michelin Guide, Concierge and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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1000 Fifth AvenueA, New York City, NY 10028-0198
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Fodor's
"If Manhattan held no other museum than the colossal Metropolitan Museum of Art, you could still occupy yourself for days roaming its labyrinthine corridors."
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Concierge
"You could spend weeks here admiring the collections."
Frommer's
"Home of blockbuster after blockbuster, the Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts some five million people a year, more than any other spot in New York City."
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Lonely Planet
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"This sprawling encyclopedic museum, founded in 1870, houses one of the biggest art collections in the world."
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If you can’t stand crowds, avoid weekends.
Travel + Leisure
"One of the world's great museums, this Gothic Revival labyrinth tries to be all things to all art lovers—and with its expansion over the past two decades it often succeeds."
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Central Park
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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."
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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
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"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."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in the middle of the city’s densest borough, Central Park feels like a natural haven."
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