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New York Botanical GardenvsFrick Collection
New York Botanical Garden and Frick Collection are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Frick Collection is the choice of most professionals compared to New York Botanical Garden. Frick Collection comes in at 98 with accolades from 12 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Not For Tourists and Michelin Guide.
New York Botanical Garden
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2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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"Established in 1891, the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden is an oasis for pavement-pounding city dwellers, just a 20-minute Metro North ride from Grand Central."
"Every city park offers its own brand of verdant escapism, but this lush expanse goes beyond landscaped flora." Full review
"This 250-acre green space has plenty of year-round and seasonal plants and flowers as well as an annual holiday train show and exhibits around everything from medicinal herbs to Frida Kahlo." Full review
"Flowers galore in the heart of da Bronx."
2 Stars
"One of the largest and oldest gardens in the US, this glorious green space displays a wonderful array of plants and blooms, and conducts important botanical research." Full review
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In season (spring and fall) don't miss the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Gardens.
"Of course, there are many other flowers on view, but the lilacs are particularly special because it is hard to find so many lilac trees in one place in the city. It’s a treat not to be missed." Full review
"Considered one of the leading botany centers of the world, this 250-acre garden is one of the best reasons to make a trip to the Bronx." Full review
"Miles of impressively lush gardens and walking trails, educational programs, free tours and a hands-on children’s adventure garden offer an escape from the city." Full review
"Set in 250 acres of Bronx Park and inspired by London’s Royal Botanic Gardens, New York’s largest public garden is a living museum of the natural world." Full review
"Every year model trains zip through a miniature New York City that's now 150 landmarks strong. " Full review
Frick Collection
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Where
Atlas Obscura
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1 E. 70th St., New York, NY 10021
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"Everything here is a highlight. The Portico Gallery, an enclosed portico along the building's 5th Avenue garden, houses the museum's growing collection of sculpture." Full review
"A real find among the city's museums, this collection housed in an exquisite Beaux Arts mansion on the Upper East Side represents the personal holdings of Henry Clay Frick."
Top choice
"This spectacular art collection sits in a mansion built by prickly steel magnate Henry Clay Frick, one of the many such residences that made up Millionaires’ Row." Full review
"The opulent residence that houses a private collection of great masters (from the 14th through the 19th centuries) was originally built for industrialist Henry Clay Frick." Full review
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"Housed in an exquisite Beaux Arts mansion on the Upper East Side represents the personal holdings of Henry Clay Frick." Full review
"Lots of furniture."
3 Stars
"One of the world's most distinguished small museums, the Frick offers a unique opportunity to view an exceptional trove of Old Masters paintings." Full review
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Audio tours (free) are an excellent way to experience the art treasures of this delightful museum.
"The former residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick houses one of the world’s most magnificent collections of old-master paintings, furnishings and decorative arts." Full review
"Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky. " Full review
"For my money, the best small museum in New York, perfect if you don’t fancy dealing with a crush of people at MoMa or The Met." Full review