Dinosaur city
at 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
+1 212 769 5100
http://www.amnh.org
Review © 2007, Wcities
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Dinosaur city |
Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 +1 212 769 5100 http://www.amnh.org |
This popular attraction is the largest Natural History Museum in the world. It is bursting with artifacts, displays and exhibits, all geared to explain the natural world. The visit begins with dinosaurs, which welcome you as you enter the main hall. Other points of interest include the Hall of Human Biology and Evolution, the Hall of Meteorites, a vast collection of gemstones, an IMAX theater and the Rose Center for Earth and Space planetarium shows (at extra cost), as well as a research library. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 New York's most famous bridge |
Near Municipal Building, Park Row Cadman Plaza, Manhattan New York, NY 10002 +1 212 484 1200 (Tourist information) |
Brooklyn Bridge was built to connect the island of Manhattan to Brooklyn. At almost 1,600 feet long, at the time of its completion in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Its architecture remains a wondrous sight in the New York cityscape. After dark, the twin Gothic towers and strong steel cables make a striking silhouette against the night sky. Walking across the bridge is a huge thrill, particularly if you start from the Brooklyn side and view the Manhattan skyline on your stroll across the East River. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All Things Brooklyn |
128 Pierrepont St (Between Clinton and Montague streets) Brooklyn, NY 11201 +1 718 222 4111 http://www.brooklynhistory.org/ |
This National Historic Landmark was originally founded in 1863 as The Long Island Historical Society. Today it acts as an archives and educational center with its soul purpose being the preservation of the history of Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Historical Society presents the following exhibitions: Brooklyn Works: '400 Years of Making a Living in Brooklyn' in celebration of the first phase of its grand reopening after four years of extensive renovations. Enter re-created environments of tenement buildings and sugar refineries, see original advertisements and artifacts from products manufactured in Brooklyn, and hear the stories of workers from enslaved Africans to modern restaurant owners. Among the most influential photographs of Lewis Hine's career are these 25 gelatin silver prints of children at work in New York City - as newsies, bootblacks, doing piecework at home, and factory laborers. Hine's photographs documenting the appalling circumstances of child labor in America from 1906 to 1916 and helped change the course of history. Brooklyn's History Museum is located on site with a large collection of related art and memorabilia. Admission: $6 adults/$4 students and seniors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A park like no other |
14 East 60th Street Between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West New York, NY 10022 +1 212 310 6600 http://www.centralparknyc.org contact@centralparknyc.org |
Right in the heart of Manhattan stands this oasis of rolling pastures and gardens, stretching from Midtown to Harlem. It was created in 1857 by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux. These days walkers, rollerbladers, bikers and joggers compete for space. Lovers meet at Bethseda Fountain on Bethseda Terrace. To the north, others wonder at the mystery of Belvedere Castle. Nearby is the Delacorte Theater, where you can watch plays in the summer. Across the park lies a charming Central Park Wildlife Conservation Center, and children of all ages love the restored carousel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Experience Asia in Manhattan |
Canal Street to Bayard Street (from Broadway to the Bowery) New York, NY 10002 +1 212 260 6000 http://www.explorechinatown.com info@ExploreChinatown.com |
New York's Chinatown is a cultural haven full of ancient and exotic traditions, and a huge amount of restaurants. This bustling and crowded neighborhood is home to over half of the city's Chinese population. In the grocery stores and fruit stands, you will find many food items available nowhere else in the city—from exotic fruit and vegetables to live snails and dried shrimp. In recent years, excellent Thai, Vietnamese and Korean restaurants have joined the mix. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Monumental building |
350 Fifth Avenue Between 33rd and 34th Streets New York, NY 10118 +1 212 736 3100 http://www.esbnyc.com/ |
The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. While not the tallest, it remains as impressive as ever. At night the building is lit up, with special colors displayed on holidays. Tickets can be purchased online through the Empire State Building's website or in the building's lobby. The observatory is open 9:30a-midnight daily, 365 days a year. Last elevators go up at 11:15p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Transit jewel |
42nd Street and Park Avenue New York, NY 10017 +1 212 340 3404 http://www.grandcentraltermina... |
Built in 1913, Grand Central Terminal is impressive even to New Yorkers, particularly the massive main hall with its cathedral-like vaulted ceiling. The building recently underwent a major restoration project, with chic new shops and a food court lending an air of urban charm. Not an easy feat for a railway station that is filled with a half million commuters each week. The bar at Michael Jordan's The Steak House overlooks the busy terminal. If you crave shellfish, dine at the legendary Oyster Bar. The station services outlying suburbs via the Metro-North Commuter Railroad. Payment options vary by businesses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bohemian flavor |
Houston to 14th street (between Broadway and West Street) New York, NY 10014 +1 212 484 1200 (Tourist information) http://www.gvba.org/ marilyn@gvba.org |
The zigzagging streets and charming brownstones of the Greenwich Village have a far more laid back atmosphere than most neighborhoods in the city. The center of New York's gay and student communities lies here, with a variety of funky shopping and nightlife including jazz, rock and dance clubs, restaurants, bars and cafés. By the early 1900s, the Village had fully established itself as the center of radical thinking in the United States. Famous reformers, artists and intellectuals all gathered here, and many still do. Do not miss a visit to Washington Square Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern art in Manhattan |
1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street New York, NY 10128-0173 +1 212 423 3500 http://www.guggenheim.org/new_... visitorinfo@guggenheim.org |
The Guggenheim is admired as much for its architecture as its art. The building was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The bright white exterior and glass-domed interior combine to give the museum a modern, clean feel. Renovation work, undertaken in the early 1990s, added a 10-story tower; the extra space contains a sculpture collection and café overlooking Central Park. Exhibits include work by the impressionists Kadinsky, Paul Klee and Picasso. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-Class Museum |
1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028-0198 +1 212 535 7710 http://www.metmuseum.org education@metmuseum.org |
Any visitor to New York should spend at least a couple of hours at this vast museum. Built by Richard Morris Hunt in 1895, it has more than 1.5 million square feet of exhibition space. European paintings on display include works by Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, and Vermeer. The Egyptian gallery is unparalleled. Asian art, sculpture, armory, and photography also vie for your attention. During warm weather, the open-air roof garden displays contemporary sculpture. See website for exhibition schedule, membership details and complete visitor details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cutting Edge Art |
11 West 53rd Street Between 5th and 6th Avenues New York, NY 10019-5497 +1 212 708 9400 http://www.moma.org info@moma.org |
MoMA is considered by many to be one of the best modern art museums in the world and with a major renovation recently completed by Yoshio Taniguchi, it can only get better. The building was erected in 1939 under the supervision of Edward Durrell Stone and Philip Goodwin. The galleries are filled with paintings, drawings, prints, illustrations, and photographs. Besides Andy Warhol's 'Marilyn Monroe' and Pablo Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon', there are plenty of other classics to view. There is also a restaurant and a museum shop. For admission prices, event times and more check website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heal the World |
322 8th Avenue 16th Floor New York, NY 10001 +1 212 997 1880 http://www.nature.org/ |
This organization strives to protect and preserve all forms of nature. Be it animals, plants or water bodies, The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the natural world. With several offices spread over the globe, it partners with businesses, communities, governments and nature aficionados to attain its objectives. Previous projects have covered the mysterious coral reefs of Indonesia and the deep forests of South America. If you're passionate about the world's depleting natural resources, volunteer your services. Donations are also welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City basketball |
2 Pennsylvania Plaza Madison Square Garden New York, NY 10121 +1 212 465 6073 http://www.nba.com/knicks |
The Knicks are members of the National Basketball Association and are proud to call Madison Square Garden their home court. A Knicks game at MSG is always exciting, as their fans are some of the most enthusiastic in sports. The team reached its first NBA finals in 1950. They have been to the finals many other times, winning the championship twice in the 1970s. Today, their star player is Latrell Sprewell. Prices vary, but a decent seat costs around $50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hockey pros |
2 Pennsylvania Plaza (at Seventh Avenue) New York, NY 10121 +1 212 465 6000 http://www.newyorkrangers.com/ newyorkrangers@thegarden.com |
The New York Rangers entered the National Hockey League in 1926, and only two years later they won the championship Stanley Cup. The team would not win its second Stanley Cup until 54 years later in 1994. On the whole, it has been tough going for the Rangers. Nevertheless, fans can never get enough of the team on their home ice at Madison Square Garden. If there are no tickets, try the 'standby' line about 30 minutes before game time. Prices vary, depending on seat selection. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Play ball |
161st Street (at River Avenue) Bronx, NY 10452 +1 718 293 4300 http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com... |
Built in 1923, Yankee Stadium is the home of the New York Yankees, with capacity to seat more than 57,000 eager fans. Some of baseball's greatest players have called the stadium home, including no less than Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio. In fact, the team is the most successful franchise in sports history, and that tradition continues today. Admission is USD7 and up. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sup, skate, and shop |
47th to 51st streets Between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue New York, NY 10020 +1 212 332 6868 / +1 212 632 3975 http://www.rockefellercenter.com info@rockefellergroup.com |
Always filled with people, Rockefeller Center stretches for blocks. There is plenty to do here: in winter an outdoor café is transformed into an ice-skating rink, and there is a shopping plaza with stores, restaurants and bars. The GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza houses NBC, which offers guided tours of its premises, as well as the Top Of The Rock observation deck. Visitors can also take a tour of Radio City Music Hall on 50th Street at Sixth Avenue. In December, be sure to check out the enormous lighted Christmas tree. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Original home of NYC's fish market |
19 Fulton Street, Suite 201 New York, NY 10038 +1 212 964 8056 http://www.southstreetseaport.com seaport@generalgrowth.com |
This seaport dates back to the 1600's. It was renovated about 30 years ago to become a historic landmark as well as a shopping mall. It features amazing views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge. The mall is divided into three sections—one based in the original home of New York City's fish market, another at Pier 17 along the water, and the final section in the Fulton Market building near South Street. A center of activities, events, a maritime museum, dining and shopping, this is an important NYC experience! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Epicenter of New York Catholicism |
460 Madison Avenue Between 50th and 51st streets New York, NY 10022 +1 212 572 3060 / +1 212 753 2261 http://archny.org/about-us/st-... |
This massive cathedral, situated across from Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue, is the largest Catholic cathedral in the United States. With its two soaring 330-foot spires, it is also one of the city's most spectacular architectural sights. Construction on the neo-gothic structure was begun in 1850 and completed in 1878. Inside, it boasts a seating capacity of 2,500, numerous altars and stained glass windows, and a giant organ with over 7,300 pipes. Services are held throughout the day, and many New Yorkers stop in for a moment of serenity in their otherwise hectic days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Symbol of Liberty |
Liberty Island (New York Harbor) New York, NY 10004 +1 212 363 3200 / +1 212 269 5755 (Ferry) http://www.nps.gov/stli/ |
Following years' worth of renovations, The Statue of Liberty is back and better than ever. Lady Liberty, representative of freedom to the world, shines bright in New York Harbor. Now, visitors can view the inside of the statue through a glass ceiling, and capture a better image of Lady Liberty through the enhanced lighting and video system surrounding the statue. Once again, visitors can walk out onto the observation deck to see New York City and its Harbor. With a torch and a book in her hands, Lady Liberty has welcomed immigrants and visitors for over a century. Created by Frenchmen Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue was a gift from France to the United States. Admission: Round trip ferry tickets are USD10 for adults, USD8 for seniors, and USD4 for children 4-12, under 3 free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neon city lights |
1560 Broadway, Between 46th & 47th streets New York, NY 10036 +1 212 768 1560 (Times Square Alliance) http://www.timessquarenyc.org/ info@timessquarealliance.org |
Named after the New York Times, which moved here in 1924, Times Square is a vibrant, neon-lit area in the heart of the Theater District. Once populated by peep shows and sex shops, it has undergone a complete image overhaul. Hotels, office towers and commercial businesses have sprung up. Disney has moved in, as well as Condé Nast. Megastores and theme restaurants have also set up shop. Times Square remains the city's favorite venue for New Year's Eve, where a huge street party is highlighted by a glitter ball dropped from Times Tower. The Times Square Alliance which was founded in 1992, works for the improvement and promotion of this most popular New York city attraction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fly the flags |
First Avenue (at 46th Street) New York, NY 10001 +1 212 963 8687 (963 TOUR) http://www.un.org unitg@un.org |
This complex was designated the permanent headquarters for the United Nations in 1952. Many buildings, including the General Assembly Hall, can be viewed on guided tours. When the flags in front of the complex are flying, the Assembly is in session. It is possible to sit in on a council session: call the information desk for a free ticket. Seats are limited, so make sure you book well in advance. Tours are held every half-hour. Prices and opening times are subject to change, call in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Money capital of the world |
from Trinity Place to South Street New York, NY 10005 +1 212 427 7200 http://nyc.chamber.com/NY-B-OR... |
When the Dutch owned Manhattan (or New Amsterdam as they called it), fierce competition for trade led to war against the British. Governor Peter Stuyvesant ordered that a fortified wall be built, stretching 2,340 feet from the East River to the Hudson River. Today the wall may be gone, but a war continues to rage during the week in the financial banks, brokerage houses and insurance companies lining the street. The biggest battle of all on Wall Street takes place at the famed New York Stock Exchange. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Connect With Nature |
675 West 249th Street (by the Henry Hudson) New York, NY 10471 +1 718 549 3200 http://www.wavehill.org info@wavehill.org |
Located on twenty eight acres of beautiful gardens and woodlands, this non-profit cultural institution overlooks the Hudson River. Wave Hill is dedicated to exploring the interaction between human beings and the natural environment. It maintains four historic buildings and five greenhouses and has won many awards for its gardens. Its Arts Program presents the work of contemporary artists and landscape professionals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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