The Empire State Building
350 5th Ave. | 34th St. and Fifth Ave.
212-736-3100
Observatory Open: 9:30-Midnight daily
Every day of the year
A New York and National landmark since 1931, the Empire State Building is
one the most famous and storied buildings in the world and boasts an
86th-floor observatory with spectacular views of New York City and
beyond.
Times Square and Broadway
Broadway between 42nd and 48th streets
The area where Broadway meets 42nd Street is the brightest place in the
entire city. The renewed Times Square is the home of many TV shows from
Good Morning America to the MTV studios, themed restaurants, and
museums. The area is lined with shops, restaurants, office buildings
and flashing billboards.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
(212) 216-2000
The host for a myriad of conventions and shows. Home to the New York
Auto show, multiple Health fairs, and other conventions for every
interest. Call for upcoming events.
Central Park
59th to 110th streets
212-310-6600
A haven in the Big Apple, Central Park's 843- acres of natural retreat
is bustling with activity in every season. Jog, walk, In-line skate,
bike, or just stroll in the city's main playground at the center of
Manhattan Island. There are 21 playgrounds, a Carousel, a Zoo, 7 bodies
of water, and about 25 million people in the park each year.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. and 82nd Street
New York City, New York 10028, United States
212-879-5500
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was built and advanced in 1870, with the
mission to collect, preserve, study, exhibit, and stimulate
appreciation for an advance knowledge of works of art that collectively
represent the broadest spectrum of human achievement at the highest
level of quality. The Met's collection contains more than two million
works of art spanning all eras and locales of human civilization.
Grand Central Terminal
E. 42nd St. at Park Ave. | 450 Lexington Ave.
212-340-2583
Opened in 1913, and one of America's busiest terminals, Grand Central
boasts a wide array of shops and restaurants to serve the more than
500,000 travelers who pass through every day. The revitalized Grand
Central combines the romance of train travel, the history of a
magnificent terminal building from a bygone time, a destination for
superb restaurants, and convenience of outstanding retail shops. It's
unlike any other New York attraction right in the heart of midtown.
Grand Central is truly grand again! After a four year monumental
effort, the terminal is even grander than when it first opened in 1913
and we would like to share this with you!
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island
212-363-3200
The Statue of Liberty, located in New York Harbor was a gift from
France to the United States over one hundred years ago, on the American
Centennial, in recognition of the friendship established during the
American Revolution. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty has grown to
be one of America's most visited and enduring symbols, representing
freedom and democracy. Tours take off at the Harbor and also stop at
the Ellis Island Museum dedicated to exhibiting the history of
Immigration.
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West bet 77th and 81st streets
Open Daily 10 AM- 5:45 PM
Rose Center open Fridays to 8:45 pm For ticket purchase please visit the Concierge/Tour Desk or
call 212-971-0101 Ext. 7103 The museum now hosts its new Rose Center for Earth and Space dedicated
to showing and educating visitors about the universe. The museum's
permanent exhibitions include floors dedicated towards mammals,
fossils, cultural halls, biodiversity, birds and much more.
Interactive, modernized exhibits and an IMAX theater bring this
museum's study of the past into the 21st century.
Rockefeller Center
between 48th and 50th Streets from Fifth to Sixth Aves
(212) 332-6868
Designated as a Historical Landmark in 1988 Rockefeller center is a
business and entertainment center and serves as a gathering point for
visitors and New Yorkers alike. Visit the famous skating rink during
the winter, take a tour of NBC studios, and enjoy the gardens that
surround the area which usually host an array of exhibitions.
Brooklyn Bridge
The first New York bridge to connect Manhattan to Brooklyn, its
architecture continues to inspire many. The walk across the bridge is a
perfect opportunity to enjoy the skyline of the city. Along your walk
you will find descriptions of the building of the bridge and its
history. The walk may be extended towards Brooklyn Heights, a historic
neighborhood worth visiting
United Nations
Located on First Avenue at 42nd Street
(212) 963-8687
Daily Tours run every 45 minutes from 9:30-4:45 pm
The United Nations complex runs from 42nd to 48th Street. There are
guided tours every 45 minutes, where visitors can learn about the UN's
peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. The grounds surrounding the
building have spectacular views of the city, the East River, and a
collection of art work.
New York City Public Library
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
Mon and Thursday-Sat 10am-6pm ; Tues-Wed 11am-7:30pm
Patience and Fortitude are the two marble lions marking the entrance to
this Beaux Arts masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark containing
more than six million books. The building is the Humanities and Social
Sciences Library of the New York City Public Library system. The newly
renovated reading rooms are a nice place to take a break from the buzz
of the city. The library also hosts exciting exhibitions and lecture
programs all year round.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
5th Ave. between E. 50th and E. 51st Sts.
212-226-8075, 212-753-2261 rectory
This enormous 13th-century-style Gothic church on Fifth Avenue, with a
seating capacity of 2,400, rose window reaching 26 feet across, pipe
organ with more than 7,380 pipes and the graceful twin spires that
reach 330 feet into the sky is one not to be missed.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Ave.
212-662-2133
This cathedral, the mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York,
and the world's largest, is entirely hand-crafted. It is a gem to visit.
Circle Line Cruises
Pier 83, West 42 Street @ 12 Avenue
212-563-3200 For more information & to purchase
tickets visit the Concierge/Tour Desk or
call 212-971-0101 Ext. 7103.
Whether you are exploring New York for the first time, rediscovering
your hometown or seeking a mini-vacation, a Circle Line cruise is a
relaxing and fun way to see the world's most famous skyline. Beverages,
wine, beer, cocktails and food are available on board.
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