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Grand Central Terminal vs Empire State Building
Both are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Empire State Building ranks significantly better than Grand Central Terminal. Empire State Building ranks #2 in New York City with accolades from 10 sources such as Michelin Guide, Concierge and Not For Tourists.
Grand Central Terminal
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42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
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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."
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Concierge
"In the entrance pavilion to this truly grand terminal, there is a small plaque dedicated to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis."
Frommer's
"The greatest visual impact comes when you enter the vast majestic main concourse."
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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."
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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."
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Empire State Building
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350 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10118
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Fodor's
"The Empire State Building is an art deco monument to progress, a symbol for New York City, and a star in some great romantic scenes, on- and off-screen."
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Concierge
"With the tragic demise of the World Trade Center, this symbol of New York is again the city's most recognizable skyscraper and, at 1,050 feet, its tallest."
Lonely Planet
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"The Empire State Building – actually a very glorified office building – is the most famous member of the New York skyline."
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Frommer's
"There’s no better introduction to New York than a visit to the Empire State Building... the apex of the New York skyline."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Remains one of the city's most beautiful—and popular—attractions, with thousands of people visiting every day."
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