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Empire State Building vs Washington Square Park
Both are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Empire State Building scores significantly better than Washington Square Park. Empire State Building ranks #2 in New York City with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
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
Top Choice
"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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Washington Square Park
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Lonely Planet
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Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, New York City, NY 10001
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Fodor's
"NYU students, street musicians, skateboarders, jugglers, chess players, and those just watching the grand opera of it all generate a maelstrom of activity."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"What was once a potter’s field and a square for public executions is now the unofficial town square of the Village."
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Time Out
"The hippies who famously turned up and tuned out in Washington Square Park are still there in spirit, and indeed often in person."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"With a broad, sunny lawn and clusters of willow, cypress and sycamore trees, this pentagonal park occupies the heart of North Beach."
Not For Tourists
"From Potter's field to counterculture mecca and everything in between."
