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Happy New York
Empire State Building is one of Happy New York.

1. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1172 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!

Statue of Liberty is one of Happy New York.

2. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 701 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The iconic “Lady Liberty” stands over 300 feet tall from the ground. Make sure to get to Battery Park early as the lines for the ferry get very long very fast.

Rockefeller Center is one of Happy New York.

3. Rockefeller Center

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Go to the Top of the Rock observation deck for magnificent views over Central Park. Also, get there early for the famous “lighting of the tree” in early December!

Central Park is one of Happy New York.

4. Central Park

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the most well known parks in the U.S., Central Park is a great place to get away from the fast paced NYC streets. See a concert or movie here in the summer for an unforgettable experience!

Times Square is one of Happy New York.

5. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2355 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The bright lights and crowds of people can be overwhelming at first to newcomers. Go at night to get the full experience of this extravagant area.

National September 11 Memorial is one of Happy New York.

6. National September 11 Memorial

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: In the footsteps of the original Twin Towers lie two reflecting pools where visitors can pay their respects and see the bronze inscribed names of those who lost their lives.

New York Stock Exchange is one of Happy New York.

7. New York Stock Exchange

8.3
11 Wall St (btwn Broadway & Broad St), New York, NY
Financial Service · Financial District · 115 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: In the heart of the financial district, visit the NYSE to see the world's premiere financial center along with its spectacular architecture.

Brooklyn Bridge is one of Happy New York.

8. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Brooklyn Bridge is just a short 20-30 minute walk from end to end, but don’t forget to take a couple minutes and stop in the middle for breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.

South Street Seaport is one of Happy New York.

9. South Street Seaport

8.9
South St (Pier 17), New York, NY
Harbor or Marina · Financial District · 225 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The port now features many shops and restaurants but we recommend the South Street Seaport Museum for an in depth look at what was once one of the busiest seaports in America.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of Happy New York.

10. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1450 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: It's all about the pastrami on rye at this famous deli. Take your ticket stub, walk to the right counter, get your food, and chow down. Don't lose that ticket stub though or it'll cost ya!

Madison Square Garden is one of Happy New York.

11. Madison Square Garden

8.9
4 Penn Plz (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Basketball Stadium · 1000 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Home to the NY Knicks and Rangers sports teams, MSG also serves as a venue for concerts & political rallies. You can enter the arena from Penn Station underground without even taking a step outside!

Flatiron Building is one of Happy New York.

12. Flatiron Building

175 5th Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Structure · Flatiron District · 134 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Check out this historic building then grab a bite to eat at Shake Shack in the nearby Madison Square Park.

Grand Central Terminal is one of Happy New York.

13. Grand Central Terminal

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Wide open spaces, sweeping high ceilings with beautiful artwork, and incredible architecture. Find and test out the whispering gallery in front of the Oyster Bar, a fascinating architectural oddity.

Macy's is one of Happy New York.

14. Macy's

7.7
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1065 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The world's largest department store, Macy's flagship store on 34th St. Ride the unique wooden escalators up and down its 11 floors and find anything you can think of.

The Plaza Hotel is one of Happy New York.

15. The Plaza Hotel

9.0
5th Avenue, Central Park South (at Central Park S), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 234 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This historic landmark hotel has been seen in dozens of movies. Catch a glimpse through while making your way to Central Park.

Union Square Park is one of Happy New York.

16. Union Square Park

9.1
Union Sq E/W & Broadway (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Park · Union Square · 565 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the City's best spots to people watch. Go on a Saturday afternoon, check out the busy Farmer's Market, and chuckle at some of the interesting characters you're bound to see.

Madison Square Park is one of Happy New York.

17. Madison Square Park

9.4
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 480 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This is a beautiful park no doubt, but there's a reason it's crowded - Shake Shack. Endure the wait for one of the city's best burgers and chow down in the park for a fun lunch.

Alamo by Bernard (Tony) Rosenthal is one of Happy New York.

18. Alamo by Bernard (Tony) Rosenthal

6.6
E 8th St & Lafayette St (Astor Place Traffic Island), New York, NY
Public Art · NoHo · 40 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Who doesn't love the satisfaction you get from moving huge objects? Come to Cooper Square and push this cube around to show off your superhuman strength!

Washington Square Park is one of Happy New York.

19. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 711 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A beautiful park and a must see for any visitor. It's perfect when you just want to sit on a bench and read a book or do some people watching. On nice days you can find all sorts of live music too.

5th Avenue is one of Happy New York.

20. 5th Avenue

5th Ave, New York, NY
Road · Midtown East · 105 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the most famous streets in NYC, this prestigious street is home to some of the world’s best shopping. This is a great ave to walk and explore but it’s especially beautiful during the holidays!

High Line is one of Happy New York.

21. High Line

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Walking across the old train tracks you will get an amazing panoramic view of Manhattan. Don’t forget to look towards the Hudson River as well: at one point you can even see the Statue of Liberty!

Bryant Park is one of Happy New York.

22. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A lovely place to take a break from bustling Midtown. If you can’t be away from your computer too long note that there’s free WiFi internet too!

Chrysler Building is one of Happy New York.

23. Chrysler Building

8.5
405 Lexington Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Structure · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Unfortunately this beautiful Art Deco building’s observation deck has been closed since 1945. The marble lobby is open to visitors though, and it’s free!

Woolworth Building is one of Happy New York.

24. Woolworth Building

7.6
233 Broadway (btwn Park Pl & Barclay St), New York, NY
Structure · Tribeca · 28 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: You can admire the beautiful architecture in this building. It is known for its gothic structures, so make sure and look up to the ceiling ;-)

Williamsburg is one of Happy New York.

25. Williamsburg

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 87 tips and reviews
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of Happy New York.

26. 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
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Happy New York.

27. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews
St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of Happy New York.

28. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 305 tips and reviews
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of Happy New York.

29. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

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

30. SoHo

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 146 tips and reviews

31. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.3
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 528 tips and reviews
Battery Park is one of Happy New York.

32. Battery Park

9.2
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 302 tips and reviews
Yankee Stadium is one of Happy New York.

33. Yankee Stadium

8.9
1 E 161st St (btwn Jerome & River Ave), Bronx, NY
Baseball Stadium · Concourse Village · 1157 tips and reviews

34. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews
Little Italy is one of Happy New York.

35. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews
Egg is one of Happy New York.

36. Egg

109A N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews