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Things to Do in New York

American Museum of Natural History
 
Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY, 10024 // 212-769-5100
 
Informally crowned the dinosaur capital of the world, this New York landmark, which showcases more than 600 dino foss... more
Museum of Modern Art
 
11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-708-9400
 
At the Museum of Modern Art, their exhibits contain some of the most famous works from Cezanne, Rodin, Picasso, Kandi... more
Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
 
1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025 // 212-316-7540
 
With ceilings high enough to comfortably house the Statue of Liberty, the world's largest cathedral offers a sacred a... more
Greenwich Village
 
Between East 14th Street, Broadway, West Houston Street and Sixth Avenue, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-484-1200
 
The Village still retains much of its bohemian identity from the days when Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg and Bob Dylan... more
Chinatown New York
 
Between Centre Street, Canal Street, Bowery Street and Worth Street, New York, NY, 10019 //
 
For some, New York City is foreign enough, but for adventurers, the country's largest Chinatown offers the sights and... more
Times Square
 
Between West 43rd Street, Broadway, West 41st Street and Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-484-1200
 
Neon lights, jumbo screens and lots of tourists might initially seem daunting, but this is where New York City's ener... more
Rockefeller Center
 
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, 10111 // 212-632-3975
 
A mini-city of its own, Rockefeller Center has become a hub of American commerce. In addition to its famous ice-skati... more
Central Park
 
Between Central Park South, Central Park West, West 110th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-484-1200
 
The country's most well-known city park stretches across 843 acres, but it's not just a chunk of empty green space. C... more
Metropolitan Museum of Art
 
1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10028 // 212-535-7710
 
Art lovers can find every kind of artwork imaginable in the vast depths of the Met's carefully curated collection wit... more
 

Family Attractions in New York

FAO Schwartz
 
767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10153 // 212-644-9400
 
Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia immortalized this epic toy store in Big, and if they looked like they were having fun, yo... more
South Street Seaport
 
Between Fulton Street and South Street at Pier 17, New York, NY, 10038 // 212-732-7678
 
Along the beautifully restored Belgian walkway, children point at ships from the 1900s while teenagers keep busy with... more
Belvedere Castle
 
Mid Central Park at 79th Street, New York, NY, 10075 // 212-772-0210
 
This Victorian castle in Central Park fits right into your child's endless imagination. Spark creativity even more w... more
Nintendo World
 
10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, 10020 // 646-459-0800
 
Don't forget your children are on vacation too. Set them loose on two full floors where Wii and DS consoles are conn... more
 

New York is known for everything. You will not be hard-pressed to find that Brazilian eatery, stark but in-vogue boutique, or polar bears in Central Park.  The world's standard in theater, a more than vibrant food and fashion scene, and high finance and society have defined this city for decades.

Culture - where to start? The Village, Harlem, Chinatown, and SoHo are only pieces of the pie. New York attractions are simply among the best, deepest, and broadest in the world.

Simply put, if you're bored, look around. In fact, you'll most likely try to do too much. In a city where everything moves a little bit faster, taking it slow can help you experience more. So while it's difficult to do among the frenetic pace of life - relax.

 
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Best Places to Eat in New York

Lombardi's
 
32 Spring Street, New York, NY, 10012 // 212-941-7994
 
Opened in 1905, Lombardi's is the oldest pizza joint in the country and the unofficial birthplace of New York-style p... more
Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca
 
110 Waverly Place, New York, NY, 10011 // 212-777-0303
 
If you manage to snag reservations, prepare yourself for Mario Batali's signature take on Italian cuisine - simple, j... more
Buttercup Bake Shop
 
973 Second Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 // 212-350-4144
 
Treat your sweet tooth to some of New York's best cupcakes. This little bakeshop serves up a big dose of delicious s... more
Caracas Arepas Bar
 
93 1/2 East Seventh Street, New York, NY, 10009 // 212-529-2314
 
This cozy Venezuelan arepera tops the list for the best cheap-eats menu in the city with delicately crispy cornbread ... more
 

Nightlife in New York

Old Town Bar
 
45 East 18th Street, New York, NY, 10003 // 212-529-6732
 
This classic tavern features the original mahogany bar and dumbwaiters from the early 1900s. History buffs should ch... more
Happy Ending
 
302 Broome Street, New York, NY, 10002 // 212-334-9676
 
The building's dubious massage parlor history gives Happy Ending somewhat of an irreverent vibe, but the two-floor lo... more
Prohibition
 
503 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10024 // 212-579-3100
 
On the Upper West Side, Prohibition is one of those places that offers the works - friendly (and attractive) staff, h... more
Pacha
 
618 West 46th Street, New York, NY, 10036 // 212-209-7500
 
Sister to clubbing hotspot Ibiza, Pacha features four floors of sizzling music, each with its own flavor. Like Ibiza... more
PDT
 
113 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY, 10009 // 212-614-0386
 
Where else can you enter a bar through a telephone booth? The secret is out at "Please Don't Tell", a speakeasy with... more
 

Where to Shop in New York

Lower East Side
 
Between East Houston Street, Bowery, Canal Street and Pitt Street, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-226-9010
 
Along Ludlow and Orchard Streets you'll find hip young designers churning out avant-garde fashions, often a result of... more
Williamsburg
 
Williamsburg, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-484-1200
 
This Brooklyn neighborhood has recently come of age, complete with vintage clothing and accessories to be found at a ... more
SoHo
 
Between West Houston Street, Lafayette Street, Canal Street and West Broadway, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-484-1200
 
You'll find the epitome of New York shopping in SoHo, where retail stores line up like dominos in the 25-block area. ... more
NoLIta
 
Between East Houston Street, Bowery, Broome Street and Lafayette Street, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-484-1200
 
Just east of SoHo and "north of Little Italy," NoLita is less touristy but not less trendy, featuring smart shoes, se... more
Fifth Avenue
 
Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10019 // 212-484-1200
 
This iconic strip might as well be the yellow brick road. Tiffany & Co., Prada, Fendi, Versace and others shine like... more
 
 

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