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The High Line vs The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

The High Line and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) are both praised by expert writers. On balance, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ranks marginally better than The High Line. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) scores 91 with positive reviews from 9 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

The High Line
The High Line
9 / 10
High Line, New York City, NY
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This elevated space has been transformed into a green retreat in the spirit of Paris's Promenade Plantée and is one of the most visited parks in the city." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The High Line is brilliantly executed, hugely popular, and has become an instant must-see."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"“To walk on the High Line,” says Friends of the High Line cofounder Joshua David, “is to experience New York from a vantage point that can’t be touched anywhere else.”" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Manhattan’s newest and most inventive park... winds its way through two of Manhattan’s most creative and vibrant neighborhoods." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Built atop a former elevated railway, the High Line quickly became one of New York’s most popular parks." Full review
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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
8 / 10
11 West 53 Street, New York City, NY
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Art enthusiasts and novices alike are often awestruck by the masterpieces before them here, including Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and van Gogh's Starry Night." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The world's preeminent museum for modern art reopened in November 2004 on its original site in a new building designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is where you’ll find van Gogh’s Starry Night, Cezanne’s Bather, Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, and the great sculpture by Rodin, Monument to Balzac." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Founded in 1929, MoMA is one of NYC’s most popular museums, home to more than 100,000 pieces of modern artwork, most by A-listers." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hullabaloo over MoMA's $600 million makeover in 2005 (and $20 admission fee) has overshadowed how impressive its collection truly is." Full review
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