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The Met CloistersvsEmpire State Building
Empire State Building and The Met Cloisters are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Empire State Building is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Met Cloisters. Empire State Building comes in at 97 with endorsements from 10 publications such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Met Cloisters
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Fort Tryon Park, New York City, NY 10040
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Concierge "The Cloisters is a series of medieval passageways reconstructed from French monasteries and incorporated within a modern museum."
Frommer's "If it weren’t for this branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, many New Yorkers would never get to this northernmost point in Manhattan." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"On a hilltop overlooking the Hudson River, the Cloisters is a curious architectural jigsaw, its many parts made up of various European monasteries and other historic buildings." Full review
Time Out "Set in a lovely park overlooking the Hudson River, the Cloisters houses the Met’s medieval art and architecture collections." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe, the Cloisters is a series of medieval passageways reconstructed from French monasteries." Full review
Not For Tourists "The Met's storehouse of medieval art. Great herb garden, nice views."
Travel + Leisure "Set within lush Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, the Cloisters museum and garden offers visitors an in-depth look at European medieval art, architecture, and culture." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Cloisters (part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art) re-creates a fortified monastery... housed within is an unrivaled collection." Full review
On the Grid "The cheapest flight to Europe around. What are the words? Impressive. Magnificent." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Cloisters, a museum devoted to medieval art and architecture, is a delightful respite from the hustle and bustle of NYC." Full review
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Be sure to include time in your visit to explore beautiful Fort Tryon Park.
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." Full review
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 Top Choice
"The Empire State Building – actually a very glorified office building – is the most famous member of the New York skyline." Full review
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Getting here very early or very late will help you avoid delays.
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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Remains one of the city's most beautiful—and popular—attractions, with thousands of people visiting every day." Full review
Not For Tourists "View unlike any other (except maybe Top of the Rock)."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Strength and grace combine to make the Empire State Building the most famous skyscraper in the world and the quintessential New York landmark." Full review
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Views from the 86th-floor observatory (try to go early in the day to avoid long lines) extend 80 miles on a clear day,
Where "Magnificent 360-degree views of New York from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A little known disaster that tested the Empire State Building's structural integrity. "
The Telegraph "Get your bearings, and an idea of the sheer size of the city, from the 86th- or 102nd-floor observatory decks of the most recognisable building in the United States." Full review
