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1. Central Park

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

DHR.comDHR.com: This famous 843-acre Manhattan public park is open all year round for visitors. Most notable spots are the “Imagine” mosaic at Strawberry Fields, the Central Park Zoo, and the Friedsman Carousel.

2. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

8.2
321 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 567 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Try not to burn your mouth devouring a monstrous, spinach & artichoke slice here. If you want something more traditional, try the margherita. Open til 5AM for all you night owls!

3. Webster Hall

7.8
125 E 11th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Music Venue · Greenwich Village · 315 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go to Webster Hall to see a band. If you have a paper ticket, the line is usually further down the block. Don't get stuck in the will-call line.

4. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Guzmán S.Guzmán Silveira: Lo más importante a tener en cuenta aquí: no coman en la plaza de comidas. Es carísimo!

5. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Matt S.Matt S: Save time and DON'T go thru the front entrance on Central Park West to get in. Instead, go in thru the planetarium on 81st and pay using the automated kiosks. Way shorter line.

6. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Jon L.Jon Loge: The donation is suggested. Pay about $2 per person but be prepared to get judgement eyes from the cashier

7. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Tara S.Tara Settembre: Save 20 mins and use the automated ticket machine to buy general admission passes, not just tix to the diff shows

8. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Carlos N.Carlos Netto: Bloomberg's iExplorer Phone app is a must have! It tells you which floor you are, how to get to a attraction. Even some tours are available. Don't enter the museum before having this app installed.

9. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

American Museum of Natural HistoryAmerican Museum of Natural History: Pick up a free Explorer device at the Museum's main entrance or download the Explorer app to your iPhone or iPod touch! Explorer works like a personal GPS throughout the Museum.

10. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Ron C.Ron C.: Don't pay FULL price for tickets... Avoid the kiosks and wait in line. Tell them how many people are with you and make a "donation". It can be in any amount and they can't refuse it. I usually do $1.

11. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1962 tips and reviews

Carlos G.Carlos Gaona: Planificación: Sin ella es imposible disfrutar de este enorme y espectacular museo. Reserva al menos 3 horas por cada ala/exhibit.

12. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1962 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: 3/4/13: The Museum's Islamic wing is open again, after 8 years of expansion and renovation. (Trying to see all [fifteen galleries] in one day will wreck you; come back repeatedly.) Read more.

13. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1962 tips and reviews

Metropolitan Museum of ArtMetropolitan Museum of Art: If you and a friend sit on either end of the U-shaped benches in Engelhard court and whisper, you can hear each other clearly. (Vanessa, Special Events)

14. 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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Dress to impress here and get a glimpse of some of the best performances in the world. There is so much diversity you can't go wrong with any show but we love the Met Opera in the wintertime.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of NY.

15. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews

VacazionaViajesVacazionaViajes: Aunque solo sea por ver uno de los edificios más importantes del siglo XX, merece la pena acercarse hasta el Museo Guggenheim y entrar en él.

16. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1174 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The iconic New York skyscraper features breathtaking views of the entire city. Be sure to dress appropriately as it can get cold that high up!

Empire State Building is one of NY.

17. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1174 tips and reviews

Yann R.Yann Rimbaud: For $22, you can have the best view of New York. I advice you to visit for the sunset, it's beautiful!

18. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1174 tips and reviews

Jay T.Jay Torres: Forget ESB. Top of the Rock has the best view in NYC.

Columbus Circle is one of NY.

19. 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.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of NY.

20. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

Mario A.Mario Alza: Top of The Rock es sin dudas un "must" en la visita a Nueva York. El mejor horario para visitarla es a las 19hs y se pueden apreciar los diferentes colores sobre los edificios inmensos.

21. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

menhoora r.menhoora ra: Se agradece Que esté abierto hasta la medía noche.

22. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

NBC Nightly NewsNBC Nightly News: Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.

23. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

BillBill: One of the best times to go is just about sunset...you get to see the city during the day at sunset and then a short while later you get to see it lit up with all the lights..Awesome..Best view of NYC Read more.

24. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

Rockefeller CenterRockefeller Center: Visit our website for combo tickets for great discounts on some of the city's best attractions Read more.

25. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

MoMAMoMA: Congratulations you’ve found a MoMA: Landmarks of Modern Architecture Scavenger Hunt location! Show your checkin at MoMA (6/17-7/31) to receive $5 off 1 regular admission ticket! http://bit.ly/13Acm3l

26. United Nations

760 United Nations Plz (at 1st Ave & E 46th St), New York, NY
Government Building · Turtle Bay · 127 tips and reviews

MoMAMoMA: UN Headquarters is a MoMA: Landmarks of Modern Architecture Scavenger Hunt location! Show your checkin at MoMA (6/17-7/31) to receive $5 off 1 regular admission ticket! http://bit.ly/13Acm3l

27. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews

MoMAMoMA: Grand Central Terminal is a MoMA: Landmarks of Modern Architecture Scavenger Hunt location! Show your checkin at MoMA (6/17-7/31) to receive $5 off 1 regular admission ticket! http://bit.ly/13Acm3l

28. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

Algonquin HotelAlgonquin Hotel: Go to Midtown at 7am to see The Today Show being taped or get there early, claim your space in the southeast corner behind the anchorʼs desk, and get taped to be on live TV yourself.

29. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

Radio City Christmas SpectacularRadio City Christmas Spectacular: During the holidays, the tree radiates Christmas spirit throughout Rockefeller Center. Whether you’re skating or just watching, the ice rink is lots of frozen fun!

30. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: An indie park, an anti-campus. Chelsea boys, JDaters, and pretty women, dressed in rompers, promenade in front of people-watchers, perched like fashion editors on wooden benches. Read more.

Statue of Liberty is one of NY.

31. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

32. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

Andres P.Andres P: make your reservations to get to the crown 3 or 4 months in advance, or just the base at least 3 weeks in advance

Statue of Liberty is one of NY.

33. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

34. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

RourryRourry: It takes US$ 12 to pay the trip & tours

35. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

Rob W.Rob Woodbridge: not sure it is worth the money if you don't get a ticket to enter the statue -they sell out quickly and the only thing you can do without one is walk around the island.

36. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

VasilisVasilis: you should definitely take the boat and have this one hour tour. see manhattan, Statue of Liberty, Manhattan and Brooklyn bridge. tip: pick the right side of the boat (starboard) for better view!

37. Nowhere Bar

7.4
322 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · East Village · 63 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jurgensen: $2 beer and $3 wells 2pm-9pm!

38. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

6.3
100 Terminal Dr (I-595), Fort Lauderdale, FL
International Airport · 1835 tips and reviews

Amanda T.Amanda Taylor: Do yourself a favor and never, I really do mean NEVER, fly Spirit Airlines! You'll thank me later!

39. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

6.3
100 Terminal Dr (I-595), Fort Lauderdale, FL
International Airport · 1835 tips and reviews

Sean S.Sean Savage: Note: FLL airport provides free wifi.

40. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

6.3
100 Terminal Dr (I-595), Fort Lauderdale, FL
International Airport · 1835 tips and reviews

Tabatha A.Tabatha Ashley: Do NOT travel spirit airlines. Their weight limit for bags is 40 unlike the usual 50lbs and they charge you arm arm a leg and your first born if you go over. Oh & they charge you 30 for carryons

41. New York Botanical Garden

9.5
2900 Southern Blvd (at Bronx Park Rd), Bronx, NY
Botanical Garden · Bronx Park · 197 tips and reviews

Coupon SherpaCoupon Sherpa: Admission is free on Saturday mornings and Wednesdays!

42. Bank of America Winter Village

8.0
42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Midtown East · 119 tips and reviews

Laurie D.Laurie DePrete: Bring a lock or else they charge $9!

43. Bank of America Winter Village

8.0
42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Midtown East · 119 tips and reviews

MasterCardMasterCard: Just two blocks from Grand Central Terminal, Citi Pond is one of Manhattan's most convenient skating spots. The views aren't bad either.

44. Bank of America Winter Village

8.0
42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Midtown East · 119 tips and reviews

ColinColin: Come at 8 am for no line and the pond (almost) to yourself!

45. TKTS

7.6
Broadway (btwn W 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Theater District · 137 tips and reviews

TKTSTKTS: With the official TKTS app, you can read what is on the boards without leaving your place in line. Real time updates in the palm of your hand! Read more.

46. TKTS

7.6
Broadway (btwn W 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Theater District · 137 tips and reviews

Algonquin HotelAlgonquin Hotel: Be smart, bring a friend since lines are long and you can only purchase a maximum of four tickets per person! Take turns holding places in line to check on deals and take bathroom or snack breaks.

47. TKTS

7.6
Broadway (btwn W 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Theater District · 137 tips and reviews

EricaErica: Want to estimate the wait time? Each barrier represents about 10-15 minutes of waiting time.

48. TKTS

7.6
Broadway (btwn W 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Theater District · 137 tips and reviews

EricaErica: Arrive early for best deals, best seats are sold at the beginning of the day. Can't wait that long? Come back around 5:30, 6:00 when the line dies down for last minute deals. Read more.

49. TKTS

7.6
Broadway (btwn W 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Theater District · 137 tips and reviews

Brett U.Brett Uram: if you want a good show or good seats, get in line at 1. it opens at 3 and the line is loooong. or show up much after 3.

50. Gershwin Theatre

9.4
222 W 51st St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 222 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Borthwick: Worth the walk to the box office during the day, as half the price being quoted by ticket shops.

51. 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

Alice D.Alice Daer: Go to MoMA and bring your iPhone for a free audio tour BUT be sure to bring headphones, too. You'll need them for the tour.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of NY.

52. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

53. Eugene O'Neill Theatre

9.0
230 W 49th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 199 tips and reviews

Camp BroadwayCamp Broadway: Feeling lucky? Try entering Book of Mormon's Lottery. Head 2 theater 2.5 hours before curtain to submit ur name.Winners are chosen 2 hours before curtain! Tickets are $32 if you win!

54. Eugene O'Neill Theatre

9.0
230 W 49th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 199 tips and reviews

Judy M.Judy Muller: If you REALLY want to see this amazing show- do standing room! Better than having actual seats! Saw it twice and I'm going to go again soon! Matt Stone & Trey Parker are GENIUSES. Love them!

55. Eugene O'Neill Theatre

9.0
230 W 49th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 199 tips and reviews

Louis F.Louis Filosa: I've tried 20 times. If you win, we are no longer friends. Read more.

56. Eugene O'Neill Theatre

9.0
230 W 49th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 199 tips and reviews

Sam R.Sam Rivera: Get here early and wait in the standby line- you can enter the lottery as well, and you are guaranteed at least a standing room ticket.

57. Red Stairs Times Square

8.5
Times Square (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 73 tips and reviews

Samantha M.Samantha Mendaros: Around 11:45, grab a hot dog from Snack Box and plop down on the red stairs for the Midnight Moment. From 11:57-12am, participating advertisers flash over 100,000 portraits simultaneously.

58. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

9.6
Columbia Heights (btwn Remsen & Orange St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · Brooklyn Heights · 222 tips and reviews

Mark C.Mark Cáceres: one of the best views of NYC