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1. Rubin Museum of Art

8.8
150 W 17th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Chelsea · 102 tips and reviews

Yolanda ShoshanaYolanda Shoshana: One of the sexiest places in Gotham baby! The art is dedicated dedicated to the art of the Himalayas & surrounding regions. Every Friday night it's free, there's a even a DJ. Great for a date!

Och's Orchard is one of nyc culture.

2. Och's Orchard

8.4
4 Ochs Ln, Warwick, NY
Farm · 17 tips and reviews

Catherine W.Catherine Wu: Beautiful in the fall. All apples with "Gold" in them are delicious!

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of nyc culture.

3. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · 216 tips and reviews

Walter F. R.Walter F. Rodriguez: Nothing better on the UWS than relaxing by the Lincoln Center fountain on a beautiful, warm evening. You may even catch the incredible music from the met floating to you on the cool night air.

Central Park is one of nyc culture.

4. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1840 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Wander and take in the wilderness. When you’ve tired yourself out, plop down alongside the picturesque Loch (midpark between 102nd and 103rd Sts), a narrow stream dotted with five waterfalls. Read more.

Central Park is one of nyc culture.

5. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1840 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Fall Foliage: Enjoy a romantic view of autumn's changing leaves at the Bow Bridge. Read more.

6. Strawberry Fields

Central Park West (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Central Park · 165 tips and reviews

Rolling StoneRolling Stone: After John Lennon's death, Yoko Ono donated a million dollars to the city to create a memorial in his favorite section of Central Park, directly across the street from their home in The Dakota. Read more.

Columbus Circle is one of nyc culture.

7. Columbus Circle

8.6
Columbus Cir (Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Plaza · 232 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: The point where all distances to NY are measured. Was designed by "The Father of Traffic Safety" William Eno who never drove a car in his life. 70' Columbus statue added 1892. More info in our blog Read more.

The Loch is one of nyc culture.

8. The Loch

Central Park, North End (W 102nd St. & West Drive), New York, NY
Lake · Central Park · 1 tip

Todd R.Todd Russo: The Loch: a little sliver of paradise

New York Transit Museum is one of nyc culture.

9. New York Transit Museum

9.2
99 Schermerhorn St (Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. Read more.

Bowling Green is one of nyc culture.

10. Bowling Green

7.9
Broadway and Whitehall St, New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 71 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Did you know that Bowling Green, the city’s oldest existing park, was used for lawn bowling in 1733. Today, you will find many New Yorkers enjoying a bite in the park during their lunch break.

Battery Park is one of nyc culture.

11. Battery Park

9.2
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 302 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The park gets its name from the series of artillery batteries built along the area’s waterfront for protection, starting in the later part of the 17th century.

National September 11 Memorial is one of nyc culture.

12. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 869 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: The Memorial consists of two waterfalls created in the former foundations of the twin towers. The waterfall is surrounded by 400 trees. Design selected from over 5000 proposals. More info in our blog. Read more.

New York Public Library is one of nyc culture.

13. New York Public Library

9.2
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 529 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: "The 3rd largest public library in the world is housed in an architectural masterpiece. Free tours - don't miss the map room! On a nice day, check out a book and read in gorgeous Bryant Park."

Prospect Park is one of nyc culture.

14. Prospect Park

9.7
Prospect Park W/SW (Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Prospect Park · 309 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: NYC’s best collective backyard boasts prime people-watching spots such as the Long Meadow and Nethermead The woodland expanse of the Ravine is a towering forest within bustling Brooklyn. Read more.

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is one of nyc culture.

15. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.1
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Coney Island · 359 tips and reviews

Luna Park Coney IslandLuna Park Coney Island: FREE ACTIVITIES at Coney Island: Fireworks - every Friday night starting in June. Movies - Monday nights on the beach starting in July. Concerts - Thursday nights at 21st and Surf starting in July.

Columbia University is one of nyc culture.

16. Columbia University

W 116th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
University · West Harlem · 112 tips and reviews

John M.John Morrison: Go here late at night and just sit on the sundial, take in the architecture and relax. If you need a bathroom, ask a security guard, they'll let you into the law school.

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is one of nyc culture.

17. Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

9.0
1000 Richmond Ter (Snug Harbor Rd), Staten Island, NY
Cultural Center · Randall Manor · 40 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: In the deep south of Staten Island, this lush, more-than-300-acre green space is teeming with plant and animal life. Come and enjoy the narrow woodland trails, which can be hiked or biked. Read more.

Little Italy is one of nyc culture.

18. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of nyc culture.

19. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Visit one of the largest Buddhist temples in NYC, right across from the Manhattan Bridge. See a massive golden Buddha and get a fortune for a $1 donation! Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Flushing Meadows Corona Park is one of nyc culture.

20. Flushing Meadows Corona Park

9.1
Great Lakes Ct (Dwight Eisenhower Promenade), Queens, NY
Park · Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · 85 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Queens contains the Mets stadium, the New York Hall of Science, the home of the US Open, the iconic Unisphere. and the Queens Museum of Art. Read more.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of nyc culture.

21. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Some of the most famous works in history can be found at NYC’s MoMA, from Andy Warhol to Vincent Van Gogh to Salvador Dalí. Arrive early on weekends to avoid the crowds.

Grand Army Plaza is one of nyc culture.

22. Grand Army Plaza

9.3
Flatbush Ave (Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY
Plaza · 58 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come in the summer and sit by the fountain to cool off a bit. We mostly enjoy coming on Saturdays throughout the year for the farmers market!

23. Riverside Park

9.5
Riverside Dr (btwn W 59th St & St. Clair Pl), New York, NY
Park · West Harlem · 128 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Place To Take A Vigorous Walk in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Start at West 125th and head south through 109th for best walk.

Irish Hunger Memorial is one of nyc culture.

24. Irish Hunger Memorial

Vesey St & North End Ave, New York, NY
Memorial Site · Battery Park City · 38 tips and reviews

New York PostNew York Post: This "beautiful Irish kind of moor" is a little chunk of Ireland that was imported to New York. It's also a favorite of artist Laurie Anderson's. Read more.

25. The Cloisters

9.3
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Museum · Hudson Heights · 250 tips and reviews

leoazeleoaze: One of the hidden cultural gems of New York City - an authentic European castle built from several different sections of castles from all over Europe. Great view of the Hudson! Read more.

26. Woodloch Pines Resort

9.3
731 Welcome Lake Rd, Hawley, PA
Resort · 21 tips and reviews

Girl Gone TravelGirl Gone Travel: Awesome family spot. All-inclusive. 2hrs from NYC. Beautiful lake front resort. Tons to do inside and out.

Fort Tryon Park is one of nyc culture.

27. Fort Tryon Park

9.4
Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tyron Pl), New York, NY
Park · Hudson Heights · 93 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to forget that you’re in NYC is crammed with gardens, forests and other quiet nooks that are perfect for chilling out. No visit here is complete without a stop by the Cloisters. Read more.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of nyc culture.

28. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews
Albertine is one of nyc culture.

29. Albertine

9.3
972 5th Ave (btwn E 78th & E 79th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Upper East Side · 25 tips and reviews
August Wilson Theatre is one of nyc culture.

30. August Wilson Theatre

9.0
245 W 52nd St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 90 tips and reviews