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The Met
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Fifth Ave. at 82nd St.
Located on the border of Central Park on Museum Mile, the Metropolitan Museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the world. With over two million works of art spanning 5,000 years, the Met presents the best of human creativity from around the globe. From the splendors of ancient Egypt, to the spectacular New American Wing, to the Met’s beloved Impressionist paintings, a world of great art awaits you at NYC’s most-visited attraction. The collection and exhibitions are free with Museum admission. Plus, enjoy dining, the Audio Guide, and shopping at the Met Store.
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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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Central Park Conservancy—Official Central Park Tours
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14 E. 60th St.
Aside from presiding over one of the world’s most famous parks, the Central Park Conservancy also coordinates numerous events including official walking tours, games and chess lectures at the Chess & Checkers House, an annual summer film festival at Sheep Meadow, a performance festival on the Harlem Meer, and a live jazz concert on the Great Hill. The Conservancy operates five park visitor centers (The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop, Chess & Checkers House, Belvedere Castle, Charles A. Dana Discovery Center and the Columbus Circle Information Kiosk) where you can find out what's happening in the Central Park.
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The Broadway League
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729 Seventh Ave.
Founded in 1930, The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway theatre industry. The League’s 700-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters and general managers in nearly 200 markets in North America. Each year, League members bring Broadway to nearly 30 million people in NYC and on tour across the U.S. and Canada. In addition, our international members collaborate with professionals from around the world who produce and present Broadway-quality theatre. The League annually co-presents the Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards, one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry.
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Per Se
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The Shops at Columbus Circle
Per Se, the acclaimed restaurant from chef Thomas Keller within the Shops at Columbus Circle, brings his distinctive hands-on approach from Napa Valley’s The French Laundry to the City. Per Se reflects chef Keller’s intense focus on detail, which touches not only his cuisine, but extends to the presentation, mood and surroundings of the entire restaurant. Adam Tihany’s design achieves a blend of open space, easy intimacy, discreet drama and understated luxury. The restaurant, with spectacular Central Park views, includes a serene 64-seat dining room, salon, bar and wine cellar, as well as two private dining rooms.