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Statue of Liberty vs Tenement Museum

Statue of Liberty and Tenement Museum are both recommended by expert writers. Overall, Statue of Liberty scores marginally higher than Tenement Museum. Statue of Liberty comes in at #5 in New York City with accolades from 9 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Time Out and The Telegraph.

Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
9 / 10
Liberty Island, New York City, NY 10004
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Fodor's Fodor's
"For millions of immigrants, the first glimpse of America was the Statue of Liberty, growing from a vaguely defined figure on the horizon into a towering, stately colossus." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"It's hard to imagine a more evocative and familiar symbol of the United States than the lady with the torch."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a city full of American icons, the Statue of Liberty is perhaps the most famous." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Lady Liberty—or Liberty Enlightening the World, as she’s officially known—was a gift from France on America’s 100th birthday." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Statue of Liberty, her torch upraised in welcome since 1886, was a gift to the US from the people of France." Full review
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The observation deck atop the base affords spectacular city views.
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Tenement Museum
Tenement Museum
9 / 10
103 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York City, NY 10002
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This museum puts the neighborhood’s heartbreaking but inspiring heritage on full display in three recreations of turn-of-the-20th-century tenements." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Searching for a place to house a museum honoring American immigrants, Ruth Abram unearthed 97 Orchard Street." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This fascinating museum—actually a series of restored tenement apartments at 97 Orchard Street—is accessible only by guided tour." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Offers a glimpse of what life in the turn-of-the-20th-century Lower East Side was like for those who lived there." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Great illustration of turn-of-the-century (20th, that is) life."
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