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Attractions
NYC, the city that never sleeps, is teeming with attractions, parks, museums, and some of the most fashionable shops in the world.
Times Square
Over 26 million people visit Times Square each year, some to attend the Broadway shows, some to dine, and all to experience the glowing lights and energy of this famed New York City hotspot. The best Times Square experience is after sunset when the glowing lights and activity are at their most impressive. The new Times Square has become a hub for attractions, accommodations, restaurants, and stores like the new Toys 'R Us Times Square, which has an indoor 58-foot Ferris wheel, two-story life-size Barbie dollhouse, kid-friendly café, and more.
Empire State Building
One of the most popular attractions on our itinerary is the Empire State Building. Built in 1931, this New York icon has 102 floors and stands 1,250 feet tall. It is currently the tallest tower in New York City and the 2nd tallest building in the United States. A grandiose lobby galvanized with marble, granite, nickel and limestone is just the start of this amazing building. Tired of staring up at New York City skyscrapers? Check out the view of New York City from atop the Empire State Building.
Over 26 million people visit Times Square each year, some to attend the Broadway shows, some to dine, and all to experience the glowing lights and energy of this famed New York City hotspot. The best Times Square experience is after sunset when the glowing lights and activity are at their most impressive. The new Times Square has become a hub for attractions, accommodations, restaurants, and stores like the new Toys 'R Us Times Square, which has an indoor 58-foot Ferris wheel, two-story life-size Barbie dollhouse, kid-friendly café, and more.
Empire State Building
One of the most popular attractions on our itinerary is the Empire State Building. Built in 1931, this New York icon has 102 floors and stands 1,250 feet tall. It is currently the tallest tower in New York City and the 2nd tallest building in the United States. A grandiose lobby galvanized with marble, granite, nickel and limestone is just the start of this amazing building. Tired of staring up at New York City skyscrapers? Check out the view of New York City from atop the Empire State Building.
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings between 48th and 51st Streets in New York. It is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Chinatown
Chinatown New York City, the largest Chinatown in the United States, is located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Founded in the late 1870's by Chinese immigrants, Chinatown offers a unique historical and cultural experience not found anywhere else in the world.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is the most visited tourist attraction in New York City. Located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of freedom in the world. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Built between 1859 and 1879, St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States. Visitors come from around the world to marvel at the beauty of its design, particularly the windows and front towers.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
The largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, a visit to St. John the Divine is well worth the trip to Morningside Heights. Don't forget to explore the grounds to see the Peace Fountain and the Biblical Garden.
Madame Tussaud's
Madame Tussaud's New York is the ultimate house of wax and is not to be missed in your visit to the world's greatest city. The attraction boasts more than 200 of the most lifelike figures to be found anywhere. You'll find well-known personalities from entertainment, sports, politics and other fields, from Woody Allen to Stevie Wonder and beyond.
Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings between 48th and 51st Streets in New York. It is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Chinatown
Chinatown New York City, the largest Chinatown in the United States, is located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Founded in the late 1870's by Chinese immigrants, Chinatown offers a unique historical and cultural experience not found anywhere else in the world.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is the most visited tourist attraction in New York City. Located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of freedom in the world. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Built between 1859 and 1879, St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States. Visitors come from around the world to marvel at the beauty of its design, particularly the windows and front towers.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
The largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, a visit to St. John the Divine is well worth the trip to Morningside Heights. Don't forget to explore the grounds to see the Peace Fountain and the Biblical Garden.
Madame Tussaud's
Madame Tussaud's New York is the ultimate house of wax and is not to be missed in your visit to the world's greatest city. The attraction boasts more than 200 of the most lifelike figures to be found anywhere. You'll find well-known personalities from entertainment, sports, politics and other fields, from Woody Allen to Stevie Wonder and beyond.
Broadway
Broadway, also known as The Great White Way, is a symbol of American Theatre and World Class Entertainment. This famous street which stretches from W. 41st to W. 53rd is home to a variety of Theatres and Playhouses including the Marquis, the Palace, Winter Garden, and of course, the Broadway theatre itself.
Popular current Broadway productions include Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys (winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical), Avenue Q (winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best musical), Hairspray (winner of the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical), Wicked (winner of the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical), Rent, and The Producers (winner of the 2001 Tony Award for Best Musical). Make sure to book your tickets in advance, as popular shows tend to sell out quickly. For less popular shows, cheaper same-day tickets are available at the TKTS stand on the intersection of 7th Avenue, 47th Street, and Broadway.
Popular current Broadway productions include Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys (winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical), Avenue Q (winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best musical), Hairspray (winner of the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical), Wicked (winner of the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical), Rent, and The Producers (winner of the 2001 Tony Award for Best Musical). Make sure to book your tickets in advance, as popular shows tend to sell out quickly. For less popular shows, cheaper same-day tickets are available at the TKTS stand on the intersection of 7th Avenue, 47th Street, and Broadway.
New York Parks
Despite being a tiny island on the map and having a high density of people, the island of Manhattan in New York City has many open public spaces for you to relax and enjoy the views.
Central Park
Famous for its summer productions of Shakespeare in the Park, and home to a world class Zoo, Central Park is one attraction that should not be missed in New York City. With 843 acres of gardens, open spaces, water and pathways, Central Park is a great place to escape from the tall buildings and chaos of New York City streets. The Central Park Conservancy offers many different free walking tours year-round that are a great way to get acquainted with the park.
Madison Square Park
In addition to tending the park's lawns and gardens, the Conservancy provides high-quality free cultural programs. Mad. Sq. Kids offers family programs on the park's Oval Lawn on Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout the summer. Mad. Sq. Music is our summer evening concert series. Madison Square Park has also earned a reputation as a presenter of contemporary art.
Union Square Park
Located across section of 4th Ave and Broadway between 14th & 17th Streets is Union Square Park. At the southern end you'll find the statue of Gandhi and another of George Washington on horse. Further within there is a statue of Lafayette, which was a gift to New York City from French residents for our nation's sympathy during the Franco-German War. At the northern end of the park is a statue of Abraham Lincoln. The many benches throughout the park make this a favorite rest stop for many natives, tourists and even the students from nearby New York University (NYU).
Bryant Park
Located here is a public library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Today's version of Bryant Park-with its gravel paths, green chairs, and jaunty le carrousel-is a recent invention. An almost ten-year effort, begun in 1980, improved the park and its reputation.
Battery Park
The park itself was created by landfill during the 19th century, creating a treed open space at the foot of the heavily built-up mainland of Manhattan Island. Skyscrapers now occupy the original land, stopping abruptly where the park begins. On State Street, the former harbor front and the northern boundary of the park, a single Federal mansion survives. Until the 1820s, the city's stylish residential district lay north of this house, between Broadway and the "North" River.
Washington Square Park
The park has always been a famous beatnik hangout popularized by the likes of Bob Dylan, Alan Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac, in part because of its vicinity to NYU and the cafés on Bleecker, Macdougal, and Sullivan Streets. These factors also made this park a favorite of West Village residents.
Central Park
Famous for its summer productions of Shakespeare in the Park, and home to a world class Zoo, Central Park is one attraction that should not be missed in New York City. With 843 acres of gardens, open spaces, water and pathways, Central Park is a great place to escape from the tall buildings and chaos of New York City streets. The Central Park Conservancy offers many different free walking tours year-round that are a great way to get acquainted with the park.
Madison Square Park
In addition to tending the park's lawns and gardens, the Conservancy provides high-quality free cultural programs. Mad. Sq. Kids offers family programs on the park's Oval Lawn on Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout the summer. Mad. Sq. Music is our summer evening concert series. Madison Square Park has also earned a reputation as a presenter of contemporary art.
Union Square Park
Located across section of 4th Ave and Broadway between 14th & 17th Streets is Union Square Park. At the southern end you'll find the statue of Gandhi and another of George Washington on horse. Further within there is a statue of Lafayette, which was a gift to New York City from French residents for our nation's sympathy during the Franco-German War. At the northern end of the park is a statue of Abraham Lincoln. The many benches throughout the park make this a favorite rest stop for many natives, tourists and even the students from nearby New York University (NYU).
Bryant Park
Located here is a public library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Today's version of Bryant Park-with its gravel paths, green chairs, and jaunty le carrousel-is a recent invention. An almost ten-year effort, begun in 1980, improved the park and its reputation.
Battery Park
The park itself was created by landfill during the 19th century, creating a treed open space at the foot of the heavily built-up mainland of Manhattan Island. Skyscrapers now occupy the original land, stopping abruptly where the park begins. On State Street, the former harbor front and the northern boundary of the park, a single Federal mansion survives. Until the 1820s, the city's stylish residential district lay north of this house, between Broadway and the "North" River.
Washington Square Park
The park has always been a famous beatnik hangout popularized by the likes of Bob Dylan, Alan Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac, in part because of its vicinity to NYU and the cafés on Bleecker, Macdougal, and Sullivan Streets. These factors also made this park a favorite of West Village residents.
New York Museums and Art Galleries
A vacation to New York City is not complete without a visit to one of its famed museums, listed below:
Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is home to an enormous collection - 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photos, architectural models and design objects. Accentuating "modern" art means that some of the pieces are on the odd side, but there's something to appeal to every taste in the permanent collection and regularly changing special exhibitions.
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the nation's finest and is a major New York landmark.
Museum of Television & Radio
The Museum of Television & Radio is a nonprofit organization founded by William S. Paley in 1975 to collect and preserve television and radio programs and to make these programs available to the public.
Guggenheim Museum
The Guggenheim Museum, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is known for its spiral structure and unique museum experience. Displays of modern paintings, sculpture and film rotate throughout the year at the Guggenheim Museum.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Over 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history are housed at the Metropolitan Museum. Find everything you need to plan your visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art here, including a search of the museum collection and the director's museum tour.
Whitney Museum of American Art
Eli Wilner & Company
Eli Wilner & Company specializes in antique frames from the early 19th and early 20th centuries, including both American and European frames. The website contains pictures as well as articles and listings of special events, such as exhibitions and lectures.
Caldwell Snyder Art Gallery
A branch of this San Francisco-based art gallery is located in Soho and represents contemporary American and European artists.
Mary-Anne Marin Fine Art Gallery
20th Century Mexican and Latin American art is the focus of this Upper East Side art gallery.
Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is home to an enormous collection - 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photos, architectural models and design objects. Accentuating "modern" art means that some of the pieces are on the odd side, but there's something to appeal to every taste in the permanent collection and regularly changing special exhibitions.
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the nation's finest and is a major New York landmark.
Museum of Television & Radio
The Museum of Television & Radio is a nonprofit organization founded by William S. Paley in 1975 to collect and preserve television and radio programs and to make these programs available to the public.
Guggenheim Museum
The Guggenheim Museum, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is known for its spiral structure and unique museum experience. Displays of modern paintings, sculpture and film rotate throughout the year at the Guggenheim Museum.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Over 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history are housed at the Metropolitan Museum. Find everything you need to plan your visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art here, including a search of the museum collection and the director's museum tour.
Whitney Museum of American Art
Eli Wilner & Company
Eli Wilner & Company specializes in antique frames from the early 19th and early 20th centuries, including both American and European frames. The website contains pictures as well as articles and listings of special events, such as exhibitions and lectures.
Caldwell Snyder Art Gallery
A branch of this San Francisco-based art gallery is located in Soho and represents contemporary American and European artists.
Mary-Anne Marin Fine Art Gallery
20th Century Mexican and Latin American art is the focus of this Upper East Side art gallery.
New York Shopping
Macy's Herald Square
The world's largest department store is one of New York City's most famous retail icons and is renowned for its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Multilingual consultants not only provide guests with information about the store, but can also help arrange theater tickets, dinner reservations, sightseeing and more.
Bloomingdale's
The store features an International Services Desk/Visitor's Center on the 1st floor balcony, as well as multilingual store directories, complimentary personal shoppers, size conversion charts, visitor information, and an ATM and currency exchanger
South Street Seaport
Although the stores and restaurants you'll find here are similar to those you'll find in a nearby mall, the view of the river is spectacular, and large historic boats are usually docked alongside the pier.
Chinatown
Great deals are abound in this well-known section of Manhattan. From authentic Chinese cuisine to low-price gadgets and gizmos to specialized t-shirts, Chinatown has it all for a reasonable price.
The Village
World-renowned for being artsy and unique, the Village provides a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Small shops sell vintage clothing, posters, shoes, and original artworks. Street vendors also sell their works, whether it is clothing, paintings, or jewelry.
Soho
Also a trendy destination, this area once known for art galleries is turning into a hub for modern boutiques and shops. Cheap clothing, jewelry, and art can be purchased in Soho.
Fifth Avenue
From 49th to 59th Street you'll find the most expensive designer brands on every block.
The world's largest department store is one of New York City's most famous retail icons and is renowned for its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Multilingual consultants not only provide guests with information about the store, but can also help arrange theater tickets, dinner reservations, sightseeing and more.
Bloomingdale's
The store features an International Services Desk/Visitor's Center on the 1st floor balcony, as well as multilingual store directories, complimentary personal shoppers, size conversion charts, visitor information, and an ATM and currency exchanger
South Street Seaport
Although the stores and restaurants you'll find here are similar to those you'll find in a nearby mall, the view of the river is spectacular, and large historic boats are usually docked alongside the pier.
Chinatown
Great deals are abound in this well-known section of Manhattan. From authentic Chinese cuisine to low-price gadgets and gizmos to specialized t-shirts, Chinatown has it all for a reasonable price.
The Village
World-renowned for being artsy and unique, the Village provides a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Small shops sell vintage clothing, posters, shoes, and original artworks. Street vendors also sell their works, whether it is clothing, paintings, or jewelry.
Soho
Also a trendy destination, this area once known for art galleries is turning into a hub for modern boutiques and shops. Cheap clothing, jewelry, and art can be purchased in Soho.
Fifth Avenue
From 49th to 59th Street you'll find the most expensive designer brands on every block.