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NY 2012
Times Square is one of NY 2012.

1. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2355 tips and reviews
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of NY 2012.

2. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews
Madison Square Garden is one of NY 2012.

3. Madison Square Garden

8.9
4 Penn Plz (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Basketball Stadium · 1000 tips and reviews
Apple Fifth Avenue is one of NY 2012.

4. Apple Fifth Avenue

9.0
767 5th Ave (btwn E 58th & E 59th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Midtown East · 1235 tips and reviews
Macy's is one of NY 2012.

5. Macy's

7.7
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1065 tips and reviews
Rockefeller Center is one of NY 2012.

6. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews
Central Park is one of NY 2012.

7. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1839 tips and reviews
National September 11 Memorial is one of NY 2012.

8. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 869 tips and reviews
Tom's Restaurant is one of NY 2012.

9. Tom's Restaurant

6.8
2880 Broadway (at W 112th St), New York, NY
Diner · West Harlem · 198 tips and reviews
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of NY 2012.

10. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews
Apple Upper West Side is one of NY 2012.

11. Apple Upper West Side

8.5
1981 Broadway (at W 67th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Lincoln Square · 143 tips and reviews
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of NY 2012.

12. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

9.4
70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · 216 tips and reviews
Magnolia Bakery is one of NY 2012.

13. Magnolia Bakery

8.9
200 Columbus Ave (at W 69th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lincoln Square · 280 tips and reviews
M&M's World is one of NY 2012.

14. M&M's World

8.6
1600 Broadway (at W 48th St), New York, NY
Chocolate Store · Theater District · 375 tips and reviews
Magnolia Bakery is one of NY 2012.

15. Magnolia Bakery

8.7
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews
Hard Rock Cafe New York is one of NY 2012.

16. Hard Rock Cafe New York

8.5
1501 Broadway (at W 43rd St), New York, NY
Theme Restaurant · Theater District · 605 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of NY 2012.

17. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews
Charging Bull is one of NY 2012.

18. Charging Bull

8.4
Broadway & Morris St, New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Financial District · 216 tips and reviews
Century 21 Department Store is one of NY 2012.

19. Century 21 Department Store

22 Cortlandt Street (btwn Church & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Financial District · 460 tips and reviews
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of NY 2012.

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
Empire State Building is one of NY 2012.

21. 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

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best touristy venue, this 80-year-old landmark is simply stunning. Check out the Art Deco flourishes in the lobby, restored to its original gilded splendor in 2009. Read more.

Brooklyn Bridge is one of NY 2012.

22. Brooklyn Bridge

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

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Read more.

Benefit Cosmetics is one of NY 2012.

23. Benefit Cosmetics

8.3
454 W Broadway (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · SoHo · 23 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best spa for pampering on the fly has aestheticians ready to primp and polish at a moment’s notice. Plus, buy three best-selling products to get a complimentary makeup application. Read more.

High Line is one of NY 2012.

24. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of NY 2012.

25. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.2
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews
Barnes & Noble is one of NY 2012.

26. Barnes & Noble

8.7
33 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bookstore · Union Square · 294 tips and reviews
Toys"R"Us is one of NY 2012.

27. Toys"R"Us

1514 Broadway (btwn 44th & 45th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Theater District · 245 tips and reviews
Bloomingdale's is one of NY 2012.

28. Bloomingdale's

8.4
1000 3rd Ave Fl 5 (btwn E 59th & E 60th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 342 tips and reviews
Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square is one of NY 2012.

29. Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square

8.5
Herald Square, New York, NY
Food Truck · Garment District · 316 tips and reviews
Central Park Zoo is one of NY 2012.

30. Central Park Zoo

8.6
E 64th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Zoo · Central Park · 248 tips and reviews

31. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 305 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Work began in 1858 but was halted during the Civil War and resumed in 1865. It was completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

32. Yankee Stadium

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

Grand Central Terminal is one of NY 2012.

33. Grand Central Terminal

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

HISTORYHISTORY: The 67 tracks are numbered according to their geographic location in the terminal building rather than the trains' destinations, because all of the trains terminate at Grand Central.

34. The Original Soupman

8.0
259A W 55th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Soup Spot · Theater District · 63 tips and reviews

SeinfeldSeinfeld: Jambalaya! NO SOUP FOR YOU!

Little Italy is one of NY 2012.

35. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews
Wall Street is one of NY 2012.

36. Wall Street

(btwn Broadway & South St), New York, NY
Road · 76 tips and reviews
The Original Soupman is one of NY 2012.

37. The Original Soupman

8.0
259A W 55th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Soup Spot · Theater District · 63 tips and reviews
Union Square Park is one of NY 2012.

38. 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
South Street Seaport is one of NY 2012.

39. South Street Seaport

8.9
South St (Pier 17), New York, NY
Harbor or Marina · Financial District · 225 tips and reviews
9/11 Tribute Center is one of NY 2012.

40. 9/11 Tribute Center

120 Liberty St (btwn Greenwich & Trinity), New York, NY
Museum · Financial District · 17 tips and reviews
PlayStation Theater is one of NY 2012.

41. PlayStation Theater

1515 Broadway (at W 44th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · Theater District · 106 tips and reviews
STK Rooftop is one of NY 2012.

42. STK Rooftop

7.6
26 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Avenue and Washington Street), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 59 tips and reviews
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is one of NY 2012.

43. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

5.2
Brewster Rd (at Lindbergh Rd), Newark, NJ
International Airport · Newark Airport and Port Newark · 2505 tips and reviews
The Late Show with David Letterman is one of NY 2012.

44. The Late Show with David Letterman

1697 Broadway (53rd St.), New York, NY
TV Station · Theater District · 28 tips and reviews
XVI Lounge NYC is one of NY 2012.

45. XVI Lounge NYC

251 W 48th St (8th ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Theater District · 23 tips and reviews
Ava Lounge is one of NY 2012.

46. Ava Lounge

210 W 55th St (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Lounge · Theater District · 47 tips and reviews
Apizz Restaurant is one of NY 2012.

47. Apizz Restaurant

217 Eldridge St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 38 tips and reviews
A60 at SIXTY SoHo is one of NY 2012.

48. A60 at SIXTY SoHo

7.3
60 Thompson St (Broome), New York, NY
Lounge · SoHo · 12 tips and reviews
The Smith is one of NY 2012.

49. The Smith

8.6
1900 Broadway (at W 63rd St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 345 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Diner is one of NY 2012.

50. Brooklyn Diner

7.3
212 W 57th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Diner · Theater District · 196 tips and reviews
121 Fulton Street is one of NY 2012.

51. 121 Fulton Street

121 Fulton St (btwn Nassau & Dutch St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Financial District · 83 tips and reviews
Delmonico's is one of NY 2012.

52. Delmonico's

8.7
56 Beaver St (at William St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Financial District · 135 tips and reviews
SIXTY SoHo Hotel is one of NY 2012.

53. SIXTY SoHo Hotel

7.8
60 Thompson St (btw Broome & Spring), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 53 tips and reviews
Kittichai is one of NY 2012.

54. Kittichai

60 Thompson St (btwn Spring & Broome St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · SoHo · 99 tips and reviews

55. Kittichai

New York
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 2 tips and reviews
The Press Lounge is one of NY 2012.

56. The Press Lounge

653 11th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 201 tips and reviews