Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave.
Midtown West, NY
(212) 736-3100
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The tallest building in New York City, was completed in 1931
during the great depression, and stood almost empty for some
time. Today, it's host to millions of visitors a year, most of
whom ride to the fenced-in Observation Deck just a short distance
from the building's top. The popular New York Skyride is launched
from the mezzanine with Star Trek's Scottie (James Doohan) as
the guide. The Skyride simulates a rooftop flight over the city.
An admission fee is required, click
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Staten Island Ferry
Whitehall and South Sts.
Lower Manhattan
The city's most celebrated means of transportation offers unsurpassed
views of the Manhattan skyline, and it's free.
The Statue of Liberty
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The Liberty Island National Park is
open from 9:30am to 5:00pm daily. Access to the island is by
ferry provided by Circle
Line Tours. Ferries depart from Battery Park in New York
City and Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The
trip to Liberty Island where Lady Liberty stands takes 10-15
minutes and each route also includes a stop at Ellis Island.
Ferry tickets can be purchased in advance by
visiting the Circle Line web site.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd
Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Manhattan
212-708-9400
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Following a temporary move to Queens and a total
renovation of the Manhattan facility, the foremost collection
of modern
art in the world is now completely reinstalled for the latest
series of exhibitions. The MoMA draws on both its iconic masterpieces
and newly installed contemporary works to explore the birth
and growth of modernism. The 100,000 pieces of art include
household objects, photography, graphic design, conceptual
art, and industrial design, primarily
from the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.
Works of art feature postimpressionists through "Graffiti" artists.
See the early groundbreaking work of Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne,
Monet, van Gogh and many other pivotal artists.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave (At 82d St.)
New York NY (212) 535-7710
Tues.-Thur. and Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm; Fri-Sat, 9:30am-9pm
Admission charged.
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The Met" has been described as a vast city of art. The
limestone beaux-arts facade with its impressive steps opens
onto whole buildings within. Among these are the Temple of
Dendur, the Astor Court, a replica Ming dynasty scholar's courtyard,
an American wing containing over 20 period style rooms and
courtyards, as well as the entire facade of the United States
Bank from Wall Street. In addition, there are about 15 discrete
collections from ancient art upward through the ages. An Orientation
Theater points the way. On Friday and Saturday evenings, a
string quartet entertains
Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Ave (At 75th St.)
New York NY
(212) 570-3600
Tues, Wed, Fri-Sun, 11am-6pm; Thurs. 1-8pm
Admission charged.
The museum has an excellent permanent collection of 20th-century
art. Recent acquisitions can be seen in several new galleries
which opened in April 1998.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (Between 88th and 89th Sts.)
New York NY
(212) 423-3500
Fri-Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun-Wed, 10am-6pm
Admission charged.
While many art museums strive to make an architectural statement,
few have succeeded as well as the Guggenheim Museum. This is
the only building in New York City that was designed by the
great Frank Lloyd Wright. The Guggenheim's initial focus was
on abstract painting. The museum's scope has since expanded
with acquisitions such as an excellent collection of art from
the late-19th and early-20th centuries and a contemporary art
center, the Guggenheim Museum SoHo, on lower Broadway. A spectacular
new Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, is being planned
for Piers 9,11,13, and 14 on the East River in Lower Manhattan.
American Museum of Natural History
79th St. and Central Park West
New York NY
(212) 769-5100
Admission charged.
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The Museum's exhibition halls house a stunning array of artifacts
and specimens from all corners of the world and all historical
periods. These illuminate the natural history of our planet
and its myriad species, and bring the world's cultures to life.
A major ($45 million) renovation has restored and enhanced
each building and exhibit. Highlights are the Hayden Planetarium
(Rose Center) which now features a thrill ride through the
universe; partially interactive gigantic dinosaurs; a 94 foot
blue whale in the two story Hall of Ocean Life; the Hall of
Meteorites, Minerals, and Gems; and Nature Max theater featuring
a four story high screen and Friday night jazz and tapas. There
is far too much of significance than can be seen in one day!
Brooklyn Bridge
Directions: To get to the bridge, take the 4,5 or 6 subway
to the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall Station, the N or R subway
to City Hall or the 2 or 3 subway to Park Place.
Admission Free
A monument to man's ingenuity and creativity, the world's first
steel suspension bridge was designed by architect John Roebling
between 1867 and 1883, with oversight of the massive project
started by his son after Roebling's sudden death, and completed
by the son's wife following his untimely death. On the Manhattan
side, you can get some great views of this majestic bridge
from the top of Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport. From Brooklyn,
Pier 1 at the Fulton Ferry landing provides a beautiful sunset
view of the bridge and downtown Manhattan.
Broadway
Phone: (212) 239-6200 or (800) 432-7250 / group # (212) 239-6262
TicketMaster: (212) 307-4100 / group # (212) 889-4300
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Going to the theater is one of the most popular events for
visitors to New York City. Tickets should be purchased in advance
of any show. While many Broadway shows are presented with adult
audiences in mind, there are dozens of shows that teens and
even younger children can enjoy and appreciate.
Apollo Theater
253 W. 125th St.
Harlem, NY
(212) 749-5838
Many well-known performers got their start at the theater's
lively amateur nights, which still take place every Wednesday
night.
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