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de Young Museum vs Mission Dolores Park

Both are highly recommended by writers. On balance, de Young Museum ranks significantly better than Mission Dolores Park. de Young Museum comes in at #6 in San Francisco with praise from 13 reviews such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.

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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Mission Dolores Park
Mission Dolores Park
8 / 10
Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A two-square-block microcosm of life in the Mission, Dolores Park is one of San Francisco's liveliest green spaces:." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Dolores Park has something for everyone." Full review
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Climb to the upper southwest corner for the best views of downtown, framed by palm trees.
Frommer's Frommer's
"The scene of modern bohemia and it’s a fantastic place to relax and take in good San Francisco vibes." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The sunniest spot in the city (and great tennis courts!)."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Holy Grail of parkland in San Francisco—it’s by far the most popular and most iconic, known for turning into a daytime party every weekend." Full review
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