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NYC Essentials
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of NYC Essentials.

1. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

a blissful life.a blissful life.: Don't miss the European Decorative Arts Collection for a dose of grandeur! Other must-sees: the American Wing, the Temple Of Dendur, and the Astor Court.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum is one of NYC Essentials.

2. Ellis Island Immigration Museum

8.7
Ellis Island, Jersey City, NJ
History Museum · Ellis Island · 166 tips and reviews

a blissful life.a blissful life.: Definitely worth every penny to walk through this historic building!

Central Park is one of NYC Essentials.

3. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1839 tips and reviews

a blissful life.a blissful life.: You could spend hours walking through this famous park and still discover more beautiful places! Don't miss the Conservatory Garden, Belvedere Castle, and the Bethesda Fountain.

4. Bronx Zoo

9.1
2300 Southern Blvd (at Boston Rd), Bronx, NY
Zoo · Bronx Park · 342 tips and reviews

a blissful life.a blissful life.: Best zoo, hands down, in NYC, and one of the best in the USA!

High Line is one of NYC Essentials.

5. High Line

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

a blissful life.a blissful life.: The High Line used to be an active railway and now it's a park in the sky! Perfect for a stroll!

American Museum of Natural History is one of NYC Essentials.

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 · 1398 tips and reviews

a blissful life.a blissful life.: A blue whale hanging from the ceiling, dinosaurs galore, and an awesome planetarium? What's not to love! Don't forget to get a treat afterward across the street at Shake Shack!

National September 11 Memorial is one of NYC Essentials.

7. National September 11 Memorial

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

a blissful life.a blissful life.: A beautiful memorial and museum to pay your respects and reflect on this life-changing event.

Grand Central Terminal is one of NYC Essentials.

8. Grand Central Terminal

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

a blissful life.a blissful life.: In addition to be a strikingly beautiful building, Grand Central has shopping and eateries galore! Don't miss the Grand Central Market and the elegant Campbell Apartment.

The Cloisters is one of NYC Essentials.

9. The Cloisters

9.2
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Museum · Hudson Heights · 250 tips and reviews

a blissful life.a blissful life.: This Medieval castle/museum is a must see when in NYC! It's located in the beautiful park, Fort Tryon, so make sure to take a stroll in the park after your visit to this incredible museum.

Times Square is one of NYC Essentials.

10. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2356 tips and reviews

a blissful life.a blissful life.: You're in the home of Broadway, so why not see a show or 5? Right now you can catch the famous WICKED, the 2012 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical ONCE, or Shakespeare's MACBETH starring Alan Cumming.