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Grand Central TerminalvsStatue of Liberty
Both are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Statue of Liberty ranks slightly higher than Grand Central Terminal. Statue of Liberty scores 94 with positive reviews from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Concierge.
Grand Central Terminal
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Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Frommer's
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
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42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
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Fodor's "Grand Central is not only the world's largest... and the nation's busiest... railway station, but also one of the world's most magnificent, majestic public spaces." Full review
Concierge "In the entrance pavilion to this truly grand terminal, there is a small plaque dedicated to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis."
Frommer's "The greatest visual impact comes when you enter the vast majestic main concourse." Full review
Lonely Planet "Even if you're not boarding a train to the 'burbs, it's worth exploring the grand, vaulted main concourse and gazing up at the restored ceiling, decorated with a star map." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The restoration of this beautiful Beaux-Arts behemoth in the late 1990's has created the perfect place to enjoy a drink or dinner while watching commuters race for their trains." Full review
Time Out "The 1913 Beaux Arts train station is the city’s most spectacular point of arrival." Full review
Frommer's "Its concourse soaring the equivalent of nine stories to a vaulted ceiling on which the signs of the zodiac are created from 59 fiber-optic lights and 2,500 painted stars. " Full review
Not For Tourists "Another Beaux-Arts masterpiece. Ceiling, staircases, tiles, clock, Oyster Bar, all great."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Often referred to as the "gateway to the nation,", this world-famous railroad terminal is a masterpiece of urban architecture." Full review
On the Grid "In our book, Grand Central is the one must-see for anyone who’s ever stepped foot in New York. " Full review
Statue of Liberty Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Time Out Michelin Guide
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The Telegraph
Atlas Obscura
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
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
