The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Read more.
Get here fast because the museum is moving downtown to the Meatpacking District. Their new six-story, 195,000-square-foot building will be designed by Renzo Piano and cost $680 million. Read more.
Take a romantic stroll around The Reservoir at sunset or explore the North Woods. #vday
Make NYC Your Gym during lunch by visiting NY World’s Fairgrounds! Briskly walk 1.25 mi around the perimeter for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting Yankee Stadium! Take a brisk 1 mi outer perimeter walk for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting Museum Mile! Take a brisk 1.1 mi (one-way) walk for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting Times Square! Take a brisk 0.65 mi walk from 40th to 53rd St. for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting Grand Central! Take a 0.4 mi walk around the outside perimeter for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting the Manhattan Bridge! Take a brisk 1.3 mi walk for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting the Brooklyn Bridge! Take a brisk 1.1 mi walk for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting the Coney Island Boardwalk! Briskly walk 2.5 mi (one-way) for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
Make NYC Your Gym on your lunch hour by visiting FDR Boardwalk! Take a brisk 2.5 mi walk for some mid-day physical activity. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J
The Apollo is one of the most famous music venues in the US. It is a nationally registered historic space, and was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a television show showcasing new talent. Read more.
Catch fall shows "Chaos and Classicism: Art in France, Italy, and Germany" (Oct 1) and "Vox Populi: Posters of the Interwar Years" (Sept 1) between 5:45pm-7:45pm on Saturdays when admission is free.
The museum sponsored Robert Peary’s expedition to the North Pole, and in Greenland he discovered the largest buried meteorite in the world, Cape York. Three chunks of it are on display here. Read more.
The building where one of music's greatest icons was tragically shot. Gaze at the amazing architecture and then pay your respects by visiting the nearby memorial at Strawberry Fields in Central Park.
if you're from out of state/country, go to the visitor's desk and get 10% off (almost the whole store)!
John Lennon and his son Sean would sometimes celebrate their birthdays here. They shared the same birthday, October 9th. Max Leroy (son of the owner Warner LeRoy) was good friends with Sean Lennon.
It's the greatest toy store ever! Feel like a kid again and explore everything from the giant piano in the movie "Big" to aisles of humongous stuffed animals. Truly an NYC must-see.
This historic landmark hotel has been seen in dozens of movies. Catch a glimpse through while making your way to Central Park.
In 1938, workmen laid down a new 2,295-square-foot rug in the lobby, “stopping only to extricate a workman who had fallen into its folds.” Read more.
President Obama delivered an address to the United Nations General Assembly on overcoming the numerous challenges that stand in the way of a lasting peace. Read more.
This is one of my favorite places in NYC to walk around and window shop. I've even had the chance to perform here a few times! Def a classic NY spot!
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!
Welcome to the neighborhood that I and tens of thousands of other fun-loving, eclectic New Yorkers call home -- not just a place to eat and drink. Enjoy!
You can catch a breather while walking around and sit on the steps out front but we recommend venturing inside to see the simply spectacular Reading Room.
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.
Don't miss out on a simulator ride, which is worth the extra wait (and fee). Purchase an All Access Pass for a discounted package rate. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
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!
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.
Pretend you're staying at the Gramercy and Ask the doorman to let you in. Admire the plaques about loving trees in safety as the zombies tear apart the city outside.
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and several other important figures from the American Revolution are buried here. Find out more about their lives at the New-York Historical Society Museum! Read more.
one of my favorite buildings in new york; unique in that it is one of the few that straddles an avenue: the views up and down park avenue are breathtaking (sneak into the penthouse!)
