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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of #nyc12.

1. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

6.4
JFK Expy (Van Wyck Expy), Queens, NY
International Airport · Jamaica · 3382 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Airtrain it back to Manhattan if you're travelling solo. It takes an hour and it's only $7 compared to a $50 cab where you can get stuck in traffic. Just follow the signs.

The Roosevelt Hotel is one of #nyc12.

2. The Roosevelt Hotel

45 E 45th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 154 tips and reviews

AT&TAT&T: Another great reason to stay here: AT&T Wi-Fi is one of the many amenities here for guests. It’s fast and easy to connect.

Ace Hotel Lobby Bar is one of #nyc12.

3. Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

8.6
16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 236 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: You'll need a nap after the Breslin Burger, a griddled LaFrieda patty covered with a blanket of assertive, mature English cheddar & topped off with supple slabs of house-cured Berkshire pork belly. Read more.

Museum of Sex is one of #nyc12.

4. Museum of Sex

7.4
233 5th Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Erotic Museum · NoMad · 196 tips and reviews

Crunch GymCrunch Gym: Did you know knockin’ boots can burn up to 300 calories an hour? Imagine how many calories were burned making this museum.

Central Park is one of #nyc12.

5. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1838 tips and reviews

harryhharryh: Did you remember everything you needed for the perfect picnic (baguette, cured meats, a fine cheese, bottle of wine)? If not, take note of the Whole Foods in Columbus Circle.

The Pond is one of #nyc12.

6. The Pond

East Dr (at E 59th St), New York, NY
Lake · Central Park · 53 tips and reviews

Kyra .Kyra 🍸✨: You'll forget you're in Manhattan

Times Square is one of #nyc12.

7. Times Square

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

HISTORYHISTORY: This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.

Times Square Museum and Visitor Center is one of #nyc12.

8. Times Square Museum and Visitor Center

1560 Broadway (btwn 46th & 47th St.), New York, NY
Tourist Information and Service · Theater District · 33 tips and reviews
Statue of Liberty is one of #nyc12.

9. Statue of Liberty

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

Team CocoTeam Coco: "France gave the United States the Statue of Liberty. The United States gave the world the bean bag chair. Let’s call it even." - Conan O'Brien

Statue of Liberty is one of #nyc12.

10. Statue of Liberty

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

Fred S.Fred Sullivan: Seeing the statue of liberty is easy fast and free riding the staten island ferry

11. National September 11 Memorial

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

Chinmay P.Chinmay Patil: Come here and remember those who went beyond their duties to help others

Empire State Building is one of #nyc12.

12. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1173 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Take the high-speed elevators 1,050 ft up to the Art Deco masterpiece’s 86th-floor observatory. Skyride Visitors can take a motion-picture tour of the city streets ($18).

Brooklyn Bridge is one of #nyc12.

13. Brooklyn Bridge

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

Crunch GymCrunch Gym: Don’t just stop at the halfway point like a tourist, walk all the way across the bridge and back for a 2 mile trek. You’ll burn some serious calories while checking out some great views of the city. Read more.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of #nyc12.

14. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Brooklyn Bridge Park offers spectacular photo opportunities of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. The rocky area by the water is the optimal spot for shots.

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is one of #nyc12.

15. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

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

16. Madison Avenue

Madison Ave, New York, NY
Road · Upper East Side · 6 tips and reviews

Barneys New YorkBarneys New York: Take in the sights with a bike ride down Madison Avenue.

Empire State Building is one of #nyc12.

17. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1173 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Opened on May 1st, 1931, the Empire State Building turns 80 this year! Visit our iconic photo gallery, at the link, for amazing images of the building's history! Read more.

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is one of #nyc12.

18. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

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

Justin C.Justin C: Great way to spend a few hours on the weekend.

Tiffany & Co. - The Landmark is one of #nyc12.

19. Tiffany & Co. - The Landmark

9.1
727 5th Ave (at E 57th St), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Midtown East · 250 tips and reviews

ShelleyShelley: Diamonds are a girls best friend!!

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of #nyc12.

20. 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

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.

American Museum of Natural History is one of #nyc12.

21. 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.

Madison Square Garden is one of #nyc12.

22. Madison Square Garden

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

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1968, it is the longest active major sporting facility in the Metropolitan area & is the 4th incarnation of the arena in the city. The Garden hosts approximately 320 events a year.

Washington Square Park is one of #nyc12.

23. Washington Square Park

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

AlistairAlistair: Have I gone to Paris?

Chrysler Building is one of #nyc12.

24. Chrysler Building

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

HISTORYHISTORY: The Chrysler Building was built at an average rate of four floors per week & was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.

New York Stock Exchange is one of #nyc12.

25. New York Stock Exchange

7.8
11 Wall St (btwn Broadway & Broad St), New York, NY
Financial Service · Financial District · 115 tips and reviews

New York Stock ExchangeNew York Stock Exchange: The New York Stock Exchange traces its origins to 1792, when 24 New York City stockbrokers and merchants signed the Buttonwood Agreement. Read more.

Yankee Stadium is one of #nyc12.

26. Yankee Stadium

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

HISTORYHISTORY: The new stadium opened on April 2, 2009, when the Yankees hosted a workout day in front of fans from the Bronx community. The Yankees are the only team to inaugurate 2 stadiums with World Series wins.

Hard Rock Cafe is one of #nyc12.

27. Hard Rock Cafe

8.5
1501 Broadway (at W 43rd St), New York, NY
Theme Restaurant · Theater District · 605 tips and reviews

Hard RockHard Rock: The original HRC New York was the third Hard Rock Cafe in the world, after the original in London and the old Los Angeles location. The Times Square location opened 2005 and it rocks. Believe it.

FAO Schwarz is one of #nyc12.

28. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Practice your chopsticks on the Fao Schwarz Big Piano.

National September 11 Memorial is one of #nyc12.

29. National September 11 Memorial

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

HuffPostHuffPost: Today Queen Elizabeth plans to visit the site for the first time and will lay a wreath in tribute to the thousands who died in the 9/11 attack, including 67 Britons. Read more.

Macy's is one of #nyc12.

30. Macy's

7.8
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1065 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Ride vintage wooden escalators dating back to 1902. Look for them on the Broadway side of the shop between the eighth and ninth floors. Read more.

Tucker Square Greenmarket is one of #nyc12.

31. Tucker Square Greenmarket

7.1
W 66th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Lincoln Square · 18 tips and reviews

BethBeth: The apple cider donuts are a must and are sold with smile! Go to the stand in the NW corner of the square.

Shake Shack is one of #nyc12.

32. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

iFanboyiFanboy: A great place to grab a burger and sit and read a comic book!

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of #nyc12.

33. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews
Hooters is one of #nyc12.

34. Hooters

211 W 56th St (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Wings Joint · Theater District · 86 tips and reviews

iVillageiVillage: Well, Hooters certainly tries to make sure you get the best service possible. Did you hear about the waitress who was threatened with dismissal if she didn't "shape up"? Read more.

Grand Central Terminal Clock is one of #nyc12.

35. Grand Central Terminal Clock

8.6
Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
Monument · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews
Madison Square Park is one of #nyc12.

36. Madison Square Park

9.5
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 480 tips and reviews

Allie H.Allie Herzog: Go to Madison Square Park and watch the dogs play in the dog park!

86th Floor Observation Deck is one of #nyc12.

37. 86th Floor Observation Deck

8.6
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th Sts), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Koreatown · 242 tips and reviews

DoraDora: It’s 1860 steps from street level to the 102nd floor. Whoa. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of #nyc12.

38. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews
Prospect Park is one of #nyc12.

39. 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.

New York Public Library - Grand Central is one of #nyc12.

40. New York Public Library - Grand Central

7.5
135 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Library · Turtle Bay · 17 tips and reviews

New York Public LibraryNew York Public Library: Manage your Library account on the go! Download our free iPhone app and register at nypl.bibliocommons.com. Read more.

Manhattan Bridge is one of #nyc12.

41. Manhattan Bridge

8.9
Manhattan Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 230 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: You're on a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark!

Foursquare HQ is one of #nyc12.

42. Foursquare HQ

568 Broadway Fl 10 (at Prince St), New York, NY
Tech Startup · SoHo · 188 tips and reviews

43. L&B Spumoni Gardens

9.1
2725 86th St (at W 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Gravesend · 432 tips and reviews

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Seen on Man v. Food, this place is a favorite well before being on the show. The square is the best square I've ever had, hands down. Save some room for the spumoni.

NHL Store NYC is one of #nyc12.

44. NHL Store NYC

1185 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 46th & W 47th St), New York, NY
Sporting Goods Retail · Theater District · 37 tips and reviews
Red Bull Arena is one of #nyc12.

45. Red Bull Arena

8.9
600 Cape May St (at Frank E. Rodgers Blvd), Harrison, NJ
Soccer Stadium · 181 tips and reviews
Maimonides Park is one of #nyc12.

46. Maimonides Park

8.6
1904 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Baseball Stadium · Coney Island · 106 tips and reviews
Citi Field is one of #nyc12.

47. Citi Field

9.1
41 Seaver Way (at Roosevelt Ave), Flushing, NY
Baseball Stadium · Flushing · 667 tips and reviews
Madison Square Garden is one of #nyc12.

48. Madison Square Garden

8.9
4 Penn Plz (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Basketball Stadium · 1000 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of #nyc12.

49. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews
Sylvia's Restaurant is one of #nyc12.

50. Sylvia's Restaurant

7.8
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews
Prudential Center is one of #nyc12.

51. Prudential Center

8.7
25 Lafayette St (btwn Broad & Mulberry St), Newark, NJ
Hockey Stadium · Newark Central Business District · 168 tips and reviews
Rockefeller Center is one of #nyc12.

52. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews
GameStop is one of #nyc12.

53. GameStop

30 Rockefeller Plz, New York, NY
Video Games Store · Rockefeller Center · 4 tips and reviews
NBA Store is one of #nyc12.

54. NBA Store

590 5th Ave (btwn E 47th & 48th St.), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Midtown East · 34 tips and reviews
The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn! is one of #nyc12.

55. The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn!

9.2
Prospect Park W (at 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Prospect Park · 148 tips and reviews