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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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Pier 86
Explore history, science and service at the Intrepid Museum. Walk the decks of the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark, and see 28 aircraft, including the world’s fastest military jet. Get an up-close look at the space shuttle Enterprise and British Airways Concorde, and enter Growler, the only guided missile submarine open to the public. The Museum also features the Exploreum, a fully interactive exhibit space where you can climb into a real Bell 47 helicopter and land a space shuttle.
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Museum of the City of New York
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1220 Fifth Ave.
New York City is an enchanting place for so many all over the world, and the Museum of the City of New York captures that essence to a T. The Museum explores all things New York, from the actual buildings, apartments, parks and streets that make up its urban landscape to the cultures, people, sights, sounds and styles that give it its unique and unmistakable personality. A centerpiece of the experience is "Timescapes," a 22-minute multimedia history of New York City narrated by Stanley Tucci.
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Macy's Herald Square
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151 W. 34th St.
Explore the world's largest department store at Macy's on 34th Street. With over a million square feet of space, the shop offers 10 stories of brands and services.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
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70 Lincoln Center Plaza
Lincoln Center is one of the cornerstones of New York City’s culture, consisting of a campus of 11 organizations focused on music, dance and theatre. Together, they bring thousands of performances to life each year. Stop by to see a concert or a play, or take a guided tour of Lincoln Center’s many impressive theaters. Many of the venues that make up Lincoln Center are available for private events—to book a private event at Lincoln Center, visit www.lincolncenter.org/yourevent.
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The High Line
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Gansevoort Street to West 30th Street
The High Line is one of the City’s most popular and distinctive parks. Built on a once-abandoned elevated rail line, the green space offers unparalleled views of Manhattan’s far west side. With places to sit and people-watch, patches of grass, seasonal blooms and fascinating architectural features throughout, it’s a great place to relax, and makes for an envy-inducing photo backdrop.
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Staten Island Ferry
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St. George Terminal
More than a means of transportation, the Staten Island Ferry is an attraction unto itself. For no charge, visitors can take a 25-minute voyage by water from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island and take in the Statue of Liberty and the stunning vistas of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline. The ferry docks at the St. George Ferry Terminal, just a short bus ride from the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden. This cultural and entertainment destination (a former seamen's retirement home) encompasses a number of institutions whose diverse offerings should appeal to all interests and ages. Among them are the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, the Noble Maritime Collection and the Staten Island Children's Museum.
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One World Observatory
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One World Trade Center
See the rise of New York as you ascend in a SkyPod elevator to the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. There, 102 stories up, the See Forever Theater will surround you with the rhythms of the city before you explore three sprawling levels of the Observatory. Complete your visit with a menu of local favorites at One Dine or enjoy a handcrafted cocktail above the clouds at One Mix lounge.
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Rubin Museum of Art
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150 W. 17th St.
Located in Chelsea, New York City, the Rubin Museum of Art explores and celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of Himalayan art, ideas, and culture across history and into the present. With its globally renowned collection, largely centered around the Tibetan Plateau, the Rubin fosters understanding and appreciation of this region by relating its art and ideas to our shared human experience today. Inspired by the philosophical traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism and aligned with ongoing research into learning, behavior, and the brain, the Rubin offers innovative exhibitions and programs that examine provocative ideas across the arts and explore the mind.
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Brookfield Place
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230 Vesey St.
Brookfield Place is the height of luxury shopping, dining and cultural arts in downtown Manhattan. The complex is positioned just south of Tribeca along the Hudson River waterfront and home to international fashion houses including Hermès, Bottega Veneta and Burberry, and contemporary brands such as Paul Smith, Theory, Michael Kors, Vince and Lululemon. An 85,000-square-foot Saks Fifth Avenue opened in 2016. Best-in-class dining options include Hudson Eats, a collection of 14 chef-driven eateries; Le District, a 30,000-square-foot French-inspired marketplace; and eight signature restaurants including Del Frisco's Grille and Parm.
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Central Park Zoo
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830 Fifth Ave. (southeast corner of Central Park)
Animal lovers of all ages won’t want to miss the Central Park Zoo. A pioneer in re-creating natural habitats in urban environments, the zoo is home to some favorite species such as sea lions, brown bears, snow monkeys, snow leopards and red pandas. If you’re bringing along little ones, don’t forget to visit the Tisch Children’s Zoo, where they can feed and pet friendly live animals or play (and learn) in a variety of simulated animal eggs, shells and habitats. The zoo also offers outdoor and tented event space for private functions.
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National Museum of the American Indian—NY
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1 Bowling Green
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere—past, present and future—through partnership with Native people and others. The museum works to support the continuance of culture, traditional values and transitions in contemporary Native life. Current exhibitions include Infinity of Nations and Taíno: Native Heritage and Identity in the Caribbean | Taíno: herencia e identidad indígena en el Caribe. The museum also hosts special events and public programs.
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P.J. Clarke’s
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915 Third Ave.
This classic New York saloon is steeped in Irish charm and has a fascinating history. Established in 1884, P.J. Clarke’s has catered to a myriad of famous faces, including Frank Sinatra, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Nat King Cole (who called the restaurant’s famous hamburgers “the Cadillac of burgers”). P.J. Clarke’s is also famous for its raw bar and comfort foods such as mac and cheese, shepherd’s pie and prime sterling silver hanger steak.
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Chelsea Market
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75 Ninth Ave.
Housed in the former National Biscuit Company factory building (where the Oreo cookie was created), Chelsea Market has been functioning as a hybrid urban public square/ high-end food court since 1997. Today, in addition to restaurants and food vendors like Amy’s Bread, One Lucky Duck, Jacques Torres Chocolates and Buddakan, Chelsea Market is home to stores like Posman Books and Bowery Kitchen Supply, and also provides free public WiFi.
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Hudson Yards
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30th–34th Streets from 10th–12th Aves.
Hudson Yards is New York’s newest neighborhood. The site is home to more than 100 diverse shops and culinary experiences; offices for leaders in industry; significant public art such as Vessel; dynamic cultural institutions including The Shed; Edge, the tallest observation deck in the Western hemisphere; modern residences; 14 acres of public plazas, gardens and groves; and the world’s first Equinox Hotel.
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Mercado Little Spain
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10 Hudson Yards
Chef José Andrés has opened a 35,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of 10 Hudson Yards is dedicated to all things Spanish food. Three full-service restaurants—Leña, Mar and The Spanish Diner—all offer up very different types of food, from meats to seafood to breakfast items. In the center of the mercado, you’ll find roughly 15 kiosks that will offer everything from coffee and tapas to wine and cocktails—all rounding out Andrés’ Spanish “food bazaar and world market.”
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The Met Store at The Met Fifth Avenue
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1000 Fifth Ave.
The Met Store at The Met Fifth Avenue offers a selection of merchandise inspired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition program and unparalleled collection, which spans more than 5,000 years of world culture. Any purchase at The Met Store supports The Met's collection, study, conservation, and presentation of 5,000 years of art.
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Fraunces Tavern
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54 Pearl St.
Fraunces Tavern once served as a watering hole for many of the founding fathers. It's where George Washington gathered a group of his officers to thank them for their service and bid them farewell. The history is preserved in a museum, while the tavern side serves as a restaurant-bar—you'll find lots of pub-food favorites, draft beers and whiskeys.