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Statue of Liberty vs The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Statue of Liberty and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Statue of Liberty is the choice of most writers compared to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Statue of Liberty has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 9 sources including Concierge, Time Out and Frommer's.

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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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
8 / 10
1000 Fifth AvenueA, New York City, NY 10028-0198
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Fodor's Fodor's
"If Manhattan held no other museum than the colossal Metropolitan Museum of Art, you could still occupy yourself for days roaming its labyrinthine corridors." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"You could spend weeks here admiring the collections."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Home of blockbuster after blockbuster, the Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts some five million people a year, more than any other spot in New York City." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This sprawling encyclopedic museum, founded in 1870, houses one of the biggest art collections in the world." Full review
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If you can’t stand crowds, avoid weekends.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the world's great museums, this Gothic Revival labyrinth tries to be all things to all art lovers—and with its expansion over the past two decades it often succeeds." Full review
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