The Top of the Rock Observation Decks only re-opened late 2005. This is nowhere near as crowded as the Empire State Building , and the views are far more superior than from the Empire. Initially...
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Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
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- May 6, 2008 "Really fabulous experience"
- May 4, 2008 "Worth a Visit Even in the Rain"
- May 3, 2008 "Amazing views"
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- May 6, 2008 "A Must Do!"
- Apr 11, 2008 "What A Service What A Guide What A City !!!"
- Apr 7, 2008 "Absolute best value and amazing organization"
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Attraction type: Theater
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- May 3, 2008 "Must See!!!"
- Apr 29, 2008 "A must see!!!"
- Mar 10, 2008 "Amazing show!"
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Ground Zero Museum Workshop: Images & Artifacts from the Recovery Stunning Images by Official Ground Zero Photographer Gary Marlon Suson. "Rare Photos" (New York Times) are displayed, some in lifelike 3D installations, as well as remnants & rare video. Daily one-hour tours. Benefits 9/11 Charity. "Incredible Images" says Fox News Channel.
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- Apr 20, 2008 "Amazing and Inspiring"
- Apr 18, 2008 "An experince that touches your heart."
- Mar 28, 2008 "A Thought Provking and Moving experience"
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This museum, located in an actual tenement, is dedicated to interpreting and preserving the history of the immigrant experience on New York City's Lower East Side.
Attraction type: History museum; Other
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- Apr 18, 2008 "Wonderful living history"
- Apr 18, 2008 "A Must Do"
- Apr 5, 2008 "Great experience"
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Attraction type: Tour
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- Apr 23, 2008 "Fun times on the "see it all" tour :)"
- Mar 31, 2008 "Saw so much, had a great time!"
- Mar 19, 2008 "Great day"
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A great place for a stroll. You can start anywhere you'd like.Just walk in at 59th and wander in. Check out the local artists and their wares. Head over to the zoo. Check out the Dairy, which is now...
Attraction type: Urban park; Other; Park; Tour
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- May 6, 2008 "Great way to see Central Park!"
- Apr 14, 2008 "Many times"
- Mar 31, 2008 "Get away from the crowd"
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You need to get there early. Catch the first ferry to the Statue of Liberty and look around. After that you can catch another ferry to Ellis Island. The ferries run regularly. There is also a...
Attraction type: History museum; Historic site; Island; Other
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- May 3, 2008 "Arrive early to avoid the queues"
- May 1, 2008 "Definitely worth seeing - even for non-Americans"
- Apr 30, 2008 "a bit disappointed- wahhhhhh!"
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Attraction type: Historic walking area; Tour
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- May 2, 2008 "Gospel Tour - A Wonderful Experience"
- Apr 15, 2008 "The Best Educational and Informative Tour In Town"
- Mar 29, 2008 "Not everything I hoped it would be"
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Opened in 1913, and one of America's busiest terminals, Grand Central boasts a wide array of shops and restaurants to serve the more than 500,000 travelers who pass through every day.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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- Apr 18, 2008 "Spend Some Time Here"
- Apr 16, 2008 "A must see"
- Mar 9, 2008 "A gem"
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A grande dame of museums and a New York City classic, the Met's collection contains more than two million works of art.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other; Art gallery
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- Apr 14, 2008 "Yawn!"
- Mar 25, 2008 "My favorite Museum"
- Mar 15, 2008 "Loved loved loved it!!!"
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The most famous theater district in the world.
Attraction type: Theater district; Street
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- Jan 5, 2008 "Broadway an Absolute Must"
- Nov 2, 2007 "Avenue Q rocks"
- Oct 9, 2007 "Avenue Q (The heart of New York is Broadway)"
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This Art Deco masterpiece is actually no longer the property of the auto manufacturer.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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- Feb 17, 2008 "Beautiful architecture"
- Oct 25, 2007 "Beautiful building"
- Mar 17, 2007 "Fantastic"
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Attraction type: Specialty shop; Town center/square/plaza; Neighborhood; Theater district
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- Apr 19, 2008 "Can't go Wrong with Kids"
- Apr 11, 2008 "Ferris Wheel in Times Square"
- Jan 5, 2008 "Love it! A must!"
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In November 2005, the observation deck at the Top of the Rock reopened . I'd seen this deck in the film "On the Town" and had always fancied visiting, so was thrilled that it was open for our New...
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Town center/square/plaza; Architectural building; Other
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- Apr 1, 2008 "studio tour"
- Feb 18, 2008 "Not like in the movies!"
- Feb 17, 2008 "Ice Skating - Miserable!"
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A haven for readers and anyone seeking respite from the city bustle.
Attraction type: Urban park
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- Apr 10, 2007 "A Slice of New York City"
- Mar 5, 2007 "Favorite park in New York"
- Jun 19, 2006 "Other parks should learn from them."
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Tour
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- Apr 18, 2008 "Two Hours is Enough"
- Mar 31, 2008 "Fantastic views"
- Mar 28, 2008 "Cruise round Manhattan Island_ New York City"
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From some locations in NYC it is easier to get to Grand Central Station than to Times Square. The "S" - 42 Street Shuttle subway train runs from Grand Central Station to Times Square. Used as sort of...
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Theater district; Other; Neighborhood
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- Mar 9, 2008 "Cleaned up its act"
- Feb 17, 2008 "Worth seeing"
- Jan 11, 2008 "Big Tourist Spot"
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Interactive, modernized exhibits and an IMAX theater help bring this museum, dedicated to understanding the past, into the 21st century.
Attraction type: Natural history museum; Observatory/planetarium; Other
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- Apr 15, 2008 "Very poor organisation"
- Apr 2, 2008 "Exellent!"
- Mar 31, 2008 "Make sure you have plenty of time"
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Attraction type: Shop; Mall; Museum; Specialty shop
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- Apr 27, 2008 "It is a little girl's dream!"
- Apr 18, 2008 "What Fun!!!"
- Jan 18, 2008 "The girls loved it"
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