New York Travel Guide
To many New York City
isNew York State, but there is much more to this historic
and scenically diverse state than the Big Apple. Within an hour's
drive visitors can find the beaches of Long Island or escape to the
Catskill Mountains to fish, hike or ski. A little further north, on
the Hudson River, is the state capital Albany, which is a good base
from which to explore 'upstate' New York. In the centre of the
state, the solitude of the Adirondacks region can be found - home
to some of the highest and most dramatic mountains in the eastern
United States, attracting the energetic with a range of activities
including hiking, skiing, horse riding and mountain biking.On the border with Canada, between lakes Ontario and Erie is
possibly the country's most spectacular natural attraction, and
certainly the most popular - Niagara Falls. Located midway between
Niagara Falls and New York City are the Finger Lakes, which despite
being within 200 miles (322km) of the city remain one of the most
unspoilt vacation areas in the USA, renowned for their picturesque
lakes, wineries and lush forests.Until the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century, most of the
area that is now New York was controlled by the Iroquois
Confederacy, a group of Native American peoples. Henry Hudson
discovered and named the Hudson River in 1609 and claimed the area
for the Dutch, and sixty years later the British took control and
named it New York. The Native Americans prospered during this time,
controlling the lucrative fur trade. A century later, during the
French and Indian Wars, the British defeated the French and took
control of all of northeast America. The victory was largely thanks
to the Iroquois allying themselves with the British and in 1763 all
the new British Territory, extending as far as the Mississippi, was
declared an Indian reserve. This was short-lived however, as the
Iroquois again allied themselves with the British during the War of
Independence, and in the reprisals entire communities were wiped
out and much of their land was deeded to the revolutionary war
veterans.George Washington was sworn in as the republic's first president
in 1789 in New York City. By 1830 the population had exploded to
250,000, but mass immigration did not start until the 1840s, with
the arrival of the Irish. By 1880 the population was 1.2 million.
With this abundant labour, vast natural resources and unfettered
capitalism New York, and the other Mid-Atlantic States, became one
of the most industrialised regions in the world and home to one of
it's greatest modern centres in New York City.
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Forty miles (64km) north of New York City is Tarrytown, known to
Washington Irving fans as Sleepy Hollow, setting for the
Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The town is packed with historic
homes including the impressive Rockefeller residence; Irving's home
can also be visited. Over of the east bank of the river is Hyde
Park, where President Franklin D Roosevelt was born and spent much
of his adult life. The Franklin D Roosevelt Home and Library
contains hundreds of photos and artefacts, including the specially
made car he drove after being struck with polio in 1921, and the
letter from Einstein that led to the development of the atomic
bomb. Two miles (3km) outside Hyde Park is the Vanderbilt Mansion
National Historic Site - a spectacular Beaux Arts mansion.
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The universal symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of
Liberty was the first sight to be seen by the 12 million immigrants
who passed through the Ellis Island Immigration Centre. Sculpted by
Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi and modelled on the Colossus of Rhodes,
the statue was donated by the people of France in 1886 to
commemorate the alliance between the two countries during the
American Revolution. The interior of the statue itself is closed
for renovation. The ferry calls at both Liberty and Ellis Islands,
and tourists can visit Ellis Island Museum, which documents the
experiences of the immigrants.
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Liberty Island, New York Harbor
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information)
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info@statuecruises.com
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www.nps.gov/stli
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The six-hectare (16-acre) work site that has emerged from the
rubble of the twin towers has come to symbolise the dreadful events
of September 11, 2001 when almost 3,000 people lost their lives.
The 1,350ft (411m) World Trade Centre towers were the tallest
buildings in New York and symbols of the city's skyline. Millions
now come to pay tribute at the site and witness the devastation
from one of the viewing sites. In April 2003, the Lower Manhattan
Development Corporation launched a worldwide competition to design
a memorial at the World Trade Center site to honour the victims of
September 11. The LMDC received 5,201 memorial design submissions
from 63 nations and 49 states making this the largest design
competition in history. In January 2004 '
Reflecting Absence'by Michael Arad and Peter Walker was
unveiled as the design for the World Trade Center Memorial, and
will feature a landscaped civic plaza with two massive voids
aligned with the footprints where the twin towers once stood.
Currently the perimeter of Ground Zero is accessible to the public.
The Tribute Center, across from Ground Zero, offers tours around
the perimeter, and provides visitors with an accurate account of
what the community endured during the attacks. The Memorial and
Museum are scheduled to open to visitors in September 2012.
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Tribute WTC Visitor Center: 120 Liberty Street
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Located in Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall is one of
the most famous theatres in the world. The home of the Rockettes
chorus line, the theatre's interior was declared a New York
landmark in 1978. The Hall's beautiful cinema, while not in regular
use anymore, still hosts premieres and shows selected feature
films. The Hall's most popular event is the annual Radio City Music
Hall Christmas Spectacular, which attracts more than a million
people and has been running since 1933. Tours of Radio City Music
Hall run daily.
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1260 Sixth Avenue
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One of the enduring symbols of New York, and once again the
city's tallest structure, the Empire State Building stands 436 feet
(145m) tall. Completed in 1931, this Art Deco behemoth remains one
of the most impressive engineering feats of all time; it was built
in just 410 days and remains the fastest rising major skyscraper
ever built. The building has been immortalised in many films - most
famously the classics King Kong and Sleepless in Seattle. The
observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors offer magnificent
views of the city.
Address:
350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets,
Manhattan
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www.esbnyc.com
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With great foresight, the founders of New York set aside 340
hectares (840 acres) of central Manhattan as a public space.
Central Park was officially opened in 1873 and today provides an
essential 'green lung' within the concrete jungle that is New York.
Originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the
park contains themed gardens, tennis courts, lakes and even a small
zoo. Much of the park is infused by the city's bustle and on nice
days swarms with joggers, skaters, buskers and tourists, but there
are areas beyond the range of baseballs and frisbees where
tranquillity can be found in this beautifully landscaped park. It
also hosts performances of everything from rock music to
Shakespeare. During winter, two ice-skating rinks open up in
Central Park, the Wollman Rink (mid-Park at 62nd St) is one of the
most picturesque in the world, set among the trees and rolling
hills and against the backdrop of Manhattan's skyscrapers.
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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), founded in 1929, owns the most
important collection of modern art in the USA including works by
Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Max Beckman, Ansel Adams, and
Kiki Smith. What started as a gift of eight prints and one drawing
has developed to a vast and varied collection of 150,000 paintings,
prints, sculptures, photographs and other media, and the Musuem's
Library and Archives boast an impressive collection of books,
historical documents and photographs. Priding itself as an
educational institution, the Museum of Modern Art offers various
activities and programs for the general public, as well as special
segments thereof, in order to broaden the community's knowledge of,
and approach to, the exciting and puzzling world of modern art.
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11 West 53rd Street, Manhattan
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(212) 708 9400
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info@moma.org
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www.moma.org
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The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum was designed by US architect
Frank Lloyd Wright and was completed shortly after his death in
1959. It is well worth a visit just to see this icon of Modernist
architecture, which was designed specifically to showcase the
modern art within. Inside, it features a highly commended
collection of late 19th- and 20th-century art works, as well as
touring exhibitions. From beneath the huge glass dome, a
quarter-of-a-mile-long ramp spirals down the inside of the
building, past the collection of art, including works by Pissarro,
Kandinsky, Klee, Picasso, Toulouse-Lautrec, Cézanne, Mapplethorpe
and Gober.
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1071 Fifth Avenue, at 89th Street
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www.guggenheim.org
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The Metropolitan Museum possesses one of the greatest, and
largest, collections of art in the world; it is a cherished New
York institution and a must see for any visitor. Banners above the
Met's Fifth Avenue entrance herald the current attractions; there
are always a few exhibitions on-the-go displaying masterpieces from
around the world alongside the Metropolitan's own collection. The
highlights of the permanent collection are numerous, American
collectors having had the foresight, and cash, to buy up a large
number of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces from
Europeans at the end of the 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum's
collection now contains more than two million works of art from all
points of the compass, from ancient through modern times, including
great works by Van Gogh, Renoir, Monet and Cézanne to rival any
gallery in the world.
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1000 Fifth Avenue, at 82nd Street
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(212) 535 7710
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www.metmuseum.org
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Possibly with the exception of its counterpart in London, the
American Museum of Natural History is the largest and most
important museum of its kind in the world. More than 30 million
artefacts are packed into 42 exhibition halls - quite enough to
keep anyone busy over a rainy afternoon. The most popular exhibit
is a 50ft (15m) tall skeleton of a barosaurus in the Theodore
Roosevelt Rotunda, and there are three more spectacular dinosaur
halls on the fourth floor. Other halls include the Hall of
Biodiversity, the Hall of Ocean Life, the Hall of Human Biology and
Evolution and the fabulous Hayden Planetarium: a 90ft (27m) wide
aluminium sphere that seems to float inside a massive glass cube,
which in turn is home to the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Those
tired of walking can check out the Museum of Television and
Radio.
Address:
Central Park West, at West 79th Street
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(212) 769 5100; 769 5200 (tickets and
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Straddling the United States and Canadian border, 340 miles
(547km) north west of New York City, the Niagara Falls are one of
the most popular natural attractions in the country attracting
about 13 million tourists a year. The Niagara River has been
flowing for about 12,000 years but the eroded escarpment over which
the falls flow today is much older, having been formed during the
ice age. The river plunges over a cliff of dolostone and shale to
make it the second largest waterfall on earth, after the Victoria
Falls in southern Africa. The mighty torrent is best appreciated
from a spray-filled 'Maid of the Mist' boat tour. The falls have
attracted daredevils over the years, who have gone down them in
various contraptions - most have survived. The most famous stunt
was done by the Frenchman Jean François Gravelot who crossed the
Niagara Falls on a tightrope in 1859. Traditionally a honeymoon
destination, the area around the Falls has been built up into a
major tourist area, with attractions like Ripley's Believe it or
Not Museum, and cheap eateries and chain restaurants.
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It is no surprise that the beautiful Catskills Mountains area,
north west of New York City, has long been a popular vacation spot
and the choice of many a wealthy New Yorker for their summer home.
The region is dotted with picturesque towns, reservoirs, forests
and parks, historic buildings and plenty of resorts, and there is
much to see and do. Nicknamed the Borscht Belt, from the 1940s to
the 1960s, The Catskills was highly popular with Jewish New Yorkers
in particular, and some of the finest Jewish comedians sprung from
the area, including Woody Allen, Mel Brooks and Joan Rivers. The
region is also famous for hosting one of the world's best-known
entertainment events, the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Over 500,000
free spirits gathered on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel to see
some of the finest musicians of the era and today, the site is open
to the public, as is a museum that houses archives and interesting
information from the event. The Catskills also boasts plenty of
exciting activities, including hunting, fly-fishing, canoeing,
hiking and camping. The region is also home to several ski resorts,
including Belleayre Mountain Ski Center and Hunter Mountain.
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The 11 narrow lakes that stretch north to south below Lake
Ontario are known as the Finger Lakes. The lakes are popular for
boating and fishing, and the rolling hills in-between are
interspersed with waterfalls, gorges and parks ideal for hiking,
cycling and cross-country skiing. The Native Americans believed the
Finger Lakes were formed when one of their Gods reached out to
bless their region and left behind an imprint of his hand; but it
is more likely that they were formed by glaciers during the Ice
Age. The Finger Lakes are one of the most important wine growing
regions in the United States; most of the vineyards are located on
the rolling hills of the Cayuga Wine Trail, overlooking the Cayuga
Lake, and many offer tours and tastings.
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Dubbed 'the biggest small town in America', Buffalo is situated
on the eastern shore of Lake Erie, and is a good base for visiting
the Niagara Falls and for exploring the Finger Lakes region. New
York's second largest city, the town was established by the French
in 1758 (it is believed that the name derives from
beau fleuve -beautiful river), and became an important port
for trade with the eastern US. Buffalo has some noteworthy
Victorian architecture and some good museums. The Albright-Knox Art
Gallery contains an impressive collection of works by American
artists and hosts many great touring exhibitions. The Buffalo Zoo
is home to elephants, gorillas and Siberian tigers. The nearby
Letchworth State Park is popular with hikers and offers wonderful
views over the Genesee River Gorge, promoted as the 'Grand Canyon
of the East'. Buffalo is also a popular stopover destination for
travellers on their way to nearby Niagara Falls, as it is the
nearest major airport.
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Going to the theatre is one of the most popular tourist events
in New York and the shows on Broadway are world famous, boasting
some of the best productions in the world from blockbuster musicals
to intense and intimate dramas. There are ongoing shows that have
been running for years, such as The
Lion King,
Phantom of the Opera,
Chicagoand
A Chorus Line. Newer, edgier shows play off-Broadway, and
may provide just as much entertainment at slightly lower prices.
This is one way to experience part of the American dream, even if
only on vacation.
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Though it's just an intersection at the corner of Broadway and
42nd Street, Times Square has achieved iconic status, representing,
in a single frame, the hive of activity that is New York City.
Flashing advertisements and huge billboards produce a
headache-inducing but memorable sight. Times Square has been used
in countless films, television and literature. It is the base for
ABC's Good Morning America programs and MTV's popular Total Request
Live. Annually hundreds of thousands gather on New Year's Eve in
the square to revel and see the infamous ball-dropping ceremony. In
2009 Times Square was closed to traffic, and visitors can now enjoy
strolling and sitting at their leisure, without worrying about
getting hit by New York City's notorious taxis.
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Corner of 42nd Street and Broadway
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Named for the man who developed the space, the world's first
dollar billionaire, John D Rockefeller, this 22 acre (8ha) land
houses a plethora of iconic New York City attractions. Radio City
Music Hall used to be the most popular tourist venue in the city
and still ranks highly among visitors. Radio City has hosted
multiple awards shows such as the Grammies, Emmies and MTV Music
Awards. It is also a concert venue frequented by today's popular
performers. The GE Building, the address for which the popular TV
series
30 Rockis named, is the home to
Saturday Night Liveand the site from which the
eerie 'Lunchtime atop a skyscraper' photograph was taken. At the
base of the GE building is the Rockefeller Ice Rink with the golden
statue of Prometheus at its head. Underneath Rockefeller Plaza is
the Concourse, an underground pedestrian mall boasting designer
brands and food outlets.
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Between 48th and 51st Streets; and 5th Avenue and 6th
Avenue, Manhattan
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The sheer scope of New York City is hard to understand until
your traversed the Brooklyn Bridge, inaugurated in 1883, which
crosses 5,989 feet (1,825 m) of the East River and connects two of
New York's biggest metropoles, Manhattan and Brooklyn. At the time
the construction of the bridge was a feat of engineering ingenuity,
the longest suspension bridge at the time. Today it is a treasured
landmark of the city, colourfully illuminated at night to highlight
the architectural towers and hangings. There is a pedestrian
walkway from which visitors can savour vistas of both Manhattan and
Brooklyn.
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St Patrick's Cathedral is a magnificent example of the geometric
style of Gothic architecture that was popular in Europe in the 13th
century. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishop of New
York and the largest Catholic cathedral in the United States. With
its spires soaring 330 feet (100m) into the air, and the ornately
detailed entrance, this is undoubtedly one of the city's most
spectacular buildings. St Patrick's was built between 1850 and
1878; its giant organ has over 7,300 pipes. To most New Yorkers and
harried tourists, St Patrick's is most valued for its peace and
tranquility - rare qualities indeed in this most frenetic of
cities.
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Fifth Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets
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(212) 753-2261
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spctrojas@saintpatrickscathedral.org
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One of New York's most famous and best loved landmarks, Grand
Central was opened in 1913 opposite Rockefeller Center. It is the
world's largest train station with 44 platforms, but true
distinction, however, is its magnificent architecture and striking
ambiance, anchored by enormous windows and the refurbished ceiling,
covered by a detailed astronomical fresco. The Terminal houses five
good restaurants, twenty value and lunch time eateries, and about
fifty specialty shops. The 12,000 sq ft Vanderbilt Hall regularly
houses public events. Don't miss the one-hour guided tour; book
several weeks ahead in peak season to avoid disappointment. Grand
Central sees around 250,000 commuters per day, but over 500,000
visitors.
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110 E. 42nd St.
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www.grandcentralterminal.com
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Home to some exotic and beautiful animals the Central Park Zoo
is a must for all children and animal lovers visiting the city.
Residents at the zoo include the elusive red pandas, polar pears,
snow leopards and snow monkeys to name a few. The Tisch Children's
Zoo is a great place for young kids, where goats and peacocks can
be viewed and children can even pet the goats, sheep, alpacas,
potbellied pigs and other barnyard animals on display.
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64th St. and Fifth Ave, Central Park
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(212) 861 6030
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www.centralparkzoo.com
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Kids love nothing more than a toy shop, and Toys 'R Us in Times
Square just happens to be the centre of the toy universe with an
indoor 60-foot (18 metre) tall Ferris wheel, life-size Barbie's
Dollhouse filled with Barbie dolls and other Barbie paraphernalia,
and a 5-ton, 20-foot tall (7 metre), 34-foot-long (10 metre) T-Rex
animatronic to thrill and terrify children. With so much to see and
so many toys to choose from, kids will love Toys 'R Us in Times
Square, but parents should be advised to bring their wallets!
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1514 Broadway, Times Square
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(646) 366 8800
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www.toysrustimessquare.com
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The New York Aquarium is located on Coney Island and boasts over
350 species of marine life. Children will love learning about the
aquatic life here, with predators such as reef sharks, nurse
sharks, and sand tiger sharks, or fuzzier creatures, such as sea
otters, sea lions, penguins and walruses. The New York Aquarium
makes a great day out for the whole family.
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Castle garden, Battery Park, Coney Island
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(718) 265 3491
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guestrelations@wcs.org
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www.nyaquarium.com
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This public ice rink located in Central Park, and made famous by
many movies, is a fantastic place to take the kids for the day
during the winter months in New York City. The setting is
beautiful, surrounded by trees with the New York City skyline above
them. Children can even attend skating school or host a party or
event here, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience. The rink is
not just for adults however, and is a popular spot for dates in New
York City.
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Central Park
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(212) 439 6900
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dklied@trumporg.com
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www.wollmanskatingrink.com
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The Brooklyn Children's Museum is a great place to take the
little ones while o holiday in New York City. It was founded in
1899 and was the first museum in the United States. Its collections
and exhibits include hand-on activities, role-playing
opportunities, resident animals and thousands of artefacts to teach
children about science, the environment, culture, and the arts.
There are no 'Do Not Touch' signs here!
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145 Brooklyn Avenue
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(718) 735 4400
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comments@brooklynkids.org
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The Frick is quite possibly New York's most underrated art
gallery, a collection of exceptional paintings featuring important
works from Vermeer, Manet, Rembrandt, Whistler, Goya and Van Dyk. A
highlight of the collection is the renowned pair of Holbein
paintings of Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell, and the group of
small bronze sculptures, rated the finest in the world. This was
the New York residence of Henry Clay Frick who transformed a
fortune made in the coal business into this sublime building,
facing onto Central Park. The interior courtyard is a tranquil
retreat from the busy world outside.
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E 70th Street at 5th Ave
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(212) 288-0700
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info@frick.org
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A must-see attraction that doesn't cost a dime? The ferry from
Battery Park to Staten Island and back is a great way to see the
Lower Manhattan skyline and Hudson river life while resting your
feet. The ferry also skirts the Statue of Liberty affording decent
views of this iconic structure. Most tourists stay onboard for the
return leg, but it's worth hoping off and exploring a bit of Staten
Island while you're there. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes and
takes 25 minutes each way.
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Best views of New York City? The Rockefeller Center's eight
level viewing platform and the pinnacle of the Empire State
building duke it out for top honours in this contest. The winner
might be the Rock because it alone offers great views of the iconic
Empire State building among its 360 degree vistas of the city
below! There are both indoor and outdoor viewing areas, so it's
suitable to visit in all weather. The best and most popular time to
visit is half an hour before sunset when one can experience both
the day and night time views. Book ahead online and skip the queue
for your slot.
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30 Rockefeller Plaza
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877.NYC.ROCK (877.692.7625)
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www.topoftherocknyc.com
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Greenwich Village (affectionately referred to as 'The Village')
started out as an industrial park, but was taken over by artists,
poets, beatniks, radicals, and other bohemians that founded a
vibrant arts community. These days the area has been gentrified and
rents are sky-high. You'll see more yuppies than squatters. The
area was also the setting for the popular sitcom Friends. Greenwich
Village is home to New York University, and the famous Washington
Square Park. It has retained a bit of artistic flair though, and
contains a number of great off-Broadway theatres and historic music
clubs like Bitter End, Village Vanguard, Small's, and the Blue
Note. You'll also find an eclectic mixture of international
restaurants and cafes.
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Lower Manhattan
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Home to the New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street has attained
near-mythical status at the financial heart of the world. The
narrow street runs from Broadway to the East River, and is home to
landmarks like Federal Hall, where George Washington was
inaugurated as the first US President; and 23 Wall Street, which
still has shrapnel holes in its limestone facade from the 1920 Wall
Street Bombing. One of the iconic symbols of Wall Street is the
Wall Street Bull (or Charging Bull) a 7,100 pound (3,200kg) bronze
sculpture by Arturo Di Modica in Bowling Green Park. The sculpture
is a popular photo opportunity in New York, symbolising financial
optimism and prosperity.
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Coney Island has been a tourist attraction in New York City
since the 1830s, when New Yorkers would flock to the beaches. Its
movie theatres, amusement parks, museums, circus, aquarium and
restaurants still attract crowds each summer, and each Friday there
is a fireworks show at 9:30pm. Coney Island claims to be the
birthplace of the hot dog, and no visit is complete without
sampling the street cart fare along the boardwalk. The activities
and amusements at Coney Island are in full swing from May to
September. There is no accommodation in Coney Island, but it makes
a great day out for the whole family.
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The New York Yankees are the most recognisable baseball team in
the world, and fans from many countries make the pilgrimage to
Yankee Stadium each year. The current stadium in the west Bronx
opened in 2009, and features monuments to past players like Babe
Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. The open-air
stadium is the perfect place to spend warm summer nights in New
York City, cheering on present stars like Derek Jeter and Alex
Rodriguez.
Address:
East 161st Street & River Avenue, Bronx
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Website:
newyork.yankees.mlb.com
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