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Statue of LibertyvsEmpire State Building
Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building are both praised by travel writers. On balance, Empire State Building is the choice of most professionals compared to Statue of Liberty. Empire State Building scores 97 with approval from 10 reviews such as Frommer's, The Telegraph and Not For Tourists.
Statue of Liberty
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Liberty Island, New York City, NY 10004
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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 "It's hard to imagine a more evocative and familiar symbol of the United States than the lady with the torch."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In a city full of American icons, the Statue of Liberty is perhaps the most famous." Full review
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 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.
Where "The 151-foot neoclassical statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, and is known worldwide as a symbol of freedom and democracy." Full review
The Telegraph "Arguably the most iconic of all American symbols, the 150ft high Lady Liberty, gifted to the United States by France in 1866, stands tall in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty and freedom." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue. " Full review
Afar Magazine "One of New York's most iconic landmarks is also one of America's: the Statue of Liberty, standing in the middle of New York's harbor as it has since 1886." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"This brightly shining beacon draws visitors year-round." Full review
Empire State Building Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet
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Condé Nast Traveler
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350 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10118
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Fodor's "The Empire State Building is an art deco monument to progress, a symbol for New York City, and a star in some great romantic scenes, on- and off-screen." Full review
Concierge "With the tragic demise of the World Trade Center, this symbol of New York is again the city's most recognizable skyscraper and, at 1,050 feet, its tallest."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Empire State Building – actually a very glorified office building – is the most famous member of the New York skyline." Full review
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Getting here very early or very late will help you avoid delays.
Frommer's "There’s no better introduction to New York than a visit to the Empire State Building... the apex of the New York skyline." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Remains one of the city's most beautiful—and popular—attractions, with thousands of people visiting every day." Full review
Not For Tourists "View unlike any other (except maybe Top of the Rock)."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Strength and grace combine to make the Empire State Building the most famous skyscraper in the world and the quintessential New York landmark." Full review
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Views from the 86th-floor observatory (try to go early in the day to avoid long lines) extend 80 miles on a clear day,
Where "Magnificent 360-degree views of New York from the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A little known disaster that tested the Empire State Building's structural integrity. "
The Telegraph "Get your bearings, and an idea of the sheer size of the city, from the 86th- or 102nd-floor observatory decks of the most recognisable building in the United States." Full review
