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Lombard Street vs de Young Museum

Lombard Street and de Young Museum are both rated highly by expert writers. Overall, de Young Museum ranks significantly better than Lombard Street. de Young Museum has a TripExpert Score of 92 with recommendations from 13 reviews like Frommer's, Fodor's and Time Out.

Lombard Street
Lombard Street
8 / 10
San Francisco, CA 94109
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The block-long "Crookedest Street in the World" makes eight switchbacks down the east face of Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth streets." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Known as "the world's crookedest street," it is packed with tourist cars on weekends, but fun to ride down on a bike!"
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Among San Francisco's most photographed tourist attractions, the 1000 block of Lombard Street boasts eight switchbacks in its one-block descent." Full review
Where Where
"Eight hairpin switchbacks and the downward pitch of the so-called “crookedest street in the world” have made this block a must-drive for visitors." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The street has received much attention in popular media such as in Alfred Hitchock’s Vertigo, the Simpsons, and an episode of Myth Busters Among Others." Full review
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de Young Museum
de Young Museum
8 / 10
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The building almost overshadows the de Young's respected collection of American, African, and Oceanic art." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The permanent collection comprises American, African, Oceanic, American Indian, New Guinea, Maori, and Filipino art and includes some notable works by Frida Kahlo."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The aggressively 21st-century recycled-copper-clad building looms in the park like an avant-garde aircraft carrier with a crazily torqued tower." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The beauty of the Beaux Arts-style Legion of Honor is matched only by the incredible views afforded by its hilltop, ocean-side setting...the focus is on ancient and European art here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Comprises American, African, Oceanic, American Indian, New Guinea, Maori, and Filipino art and includes some notable works by Frida Kahlo." Full review
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The museum stays open late for its "Friday Nights at the de Young" program
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