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Grand Central TerminalvsThe Met Cloisters
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Met Cloisters is preferred by most professionals compared to Grand Central Terminal. The Met Cloisters comes in at #8 in New York City with approval from 13 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Time Out "The 1913 Beaux Arts train station is the city’s most spectacular point of arrival." Full review
Frommer's "Its concourse soaring the equivalent of nine stories to a vaulted ceiling on which the signs of the zodiac are created from 59 fiber-optic lights and 2,500 painted stars. " Full review
Not For Tourists "Another Beaux-Arts masterpiece. Ceiling, staircases, tiles, clock, Oyster Bar, all great."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Often referred to as the "gateway to the nation,", this world-famous railroad terminal is a masterpiece of urban architecture." Full review
On the Grid "In our book, Grand Central is the one must-see for anyone who’s ever stepped foot in New York. " Full review
The Met Cloisters Concierge Frommer's Lonely Planet Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide On the Grid
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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.
