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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum vs Washington Square Park

Both Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Washington Square Park are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is the choice of most writers compared to Washington Square Park. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 12 sources including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
9 / 10
1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., New York City, NY 10128
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Frank Lloyd Wright's landmark nautilus-like museum building is renowned as much for its famous architecture as for its superlative collection of art and its well-curated shows." Full review
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Be sure to notice not only what's in front of you but also what's across the spiral from you.
Concierge Concierge
"The unique spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright——reluctantly, since he thought New York was too overbuilt——tends to overshadow the collections within."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A sculpture in its own right, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s building almost overshadows the collection of 20th century art it houses." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the world’s most acclaimed art museums, the Guggenheim in New York City is dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the 20th century to the present." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Guggenheim is as famous for its landmark building—designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and restored for its 50th birthday in 2009—as it is for its impressive collection." Full review
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Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park
9 / 10
Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, New York City, NY 10001
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Time Out 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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 Not For Tourists
"From Potter's field to counterculture mecca and everything in between."
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