Welcome to New York, New York, the greatest city in the world. The Big Apple has welcomed countless visitors through the years, and you can be next! America's largest city offers countless attractions, you are sure to enjoy your New York vacation. The borough of Manhattan offers the most attractions of all. The Guggenheim, the Met, MoMA, and the Museum of Natural History are four of many great museums New York has to offer. For entertainment, Carnegie Hall, Times Square, and of course the theatres on Broadway are unique, wonderful, and only found in NYC. Central Park is another nice place to visit, with horse-drawn carriages, a zoo, and many paths and bridges.
SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown are all neighborhoods to be enjoyed. Perhaps the most famous attraction is the Statue of Liberty. As New York is a hotspot for both business and vacation travel, Manhattan is full of great hotels. Destination Manhattan helps you find a great hotel room in New York at a great rate! You will be sure to love NY! |
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Metropolitan Museum of Art Tues.-Thur. and Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm; Fri-Sat, 9:30am-9pm Admission $10; $5, students and seniors; children under 12, free The Met is one of the greatest museums of art in the world. Its hundreds of collections make it a destination whose entire scope would take weeks to explore. The Museum offers walking tours in several languages, gallery talks, lectures, and films for adults as well as many activities for families and students. 1000 Fifth Ave (At 82d St.) New York NY (212) 535-7710 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Ave. (Between 88th and 89th Sts.) New York NY ( 212) 423-3500 While many art museums strive to make an architectural statement, few have succeeded as well as the Guggenheim Museum. This is the only building in New York City that was designed by the great Frank Lloyd Wright. The Guggenheim's initial focus was on abstract painting. The museum's scope has since expanded with acquisitions such as an excellent collection of art from the late-19th and early-20th centuries and a contemporary art center, the Guggenheim Museum SoHo, on lower Broadway. American Museum of Natural History 79th St. and Central Park West New York NY (212) 769-5100 The Museum's exhibition halls house a stunning array of artifacts and specimens from all corners of the world and all historical periods. These illuminate the natural history of our planet and its myriad species, and bring the world's cultures to life. Highlights are the Hayden Planetarium (Rose Center) which now features a thrill ride through the universe; partially interactive gigantic dinosaurs; a 94 foot blue whale in the two story Hall of Ocean Life; the Hall of Meteorites, Minerals, and Gems; and Nature Max theater featuring a four story high screen and Friday night jazz and tapas. |
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Whitney Museum of American Art Admission $12.50; $10.50, students and seniors; children under 12, free. The museum has an excellent permanent collection of 20th-century art, which can be seen in several new galleries opened in April 1998. 945 Madison Ave (At 75th St.) New York NY (212) 570-3600 Tues, Wed, Fri-Sun, 11am-6pm; Empire State Building 350 Fifth Ave. Midtown West, NY (212) 736-3100 The tallest building in New York City, was completed in 1931 during the great depression, and stood almost empty for some time. Today, it's host to millions of visitors a year, most of whom ride to the fenced-in Observation Deck just a short distance from the building's top. The popular New York Skyride is launched from the mezzanine with Star Trek's Scottie (James Doohan) as the guide. The Skyride simulates a rooftop flight over the city. Carnegie Hall 154 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 212-247-7800 Isaac Stern Auditorium - The largest hall at Carnegie Hall, dedicated the Isaac Stern Auditorium in 1996, has been the premier classical music performance space in the United States since its opening in 1891, showcasing the world's greatest soloists, conductors, and ensembles. Times Square Broadway & 7th Avenue / 42nd-47th Street New York, NY 10036 TimesSquareNYC.org, the official web-site of Times Square provides you with complete information on Broadway Theater, Hotels and Restaurants, Special Events, and of course, the world's most famous New-Year's celebration, New Year's Eve in Times Square. |
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