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Ranked #1 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “This is Broadway?” 06/17/2013
- “A winner!” 06/17/2013
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Ranked #2 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Iconic” 06/16/2013
- “Breathtaking!” 06/16/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #3 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Amazing!” 06/17/2013
- “A Night Out with Wicked!” 06/17/2013
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Ranked #4 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Better than a photography class” 06/15/2013
- “A wonderful photo safari” 06/07/2013
Category: Tours
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Join NYC Photo Safari for a unique photographic experience to sharpen your photography skills. Our photo tours of New York...
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Join NYC Photo Safari for a unique photographic experience to sharpen your photography skills. Our photo tours of New York are for small groups & individual photographers of beginning to advanced amateur skill levels. Book directly at our website.
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Ranked #5 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Amazing” 06/17/2013
- “A GREAT SHOW” 06/16/2013
Category: Performances
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From Grammy Award-winning pop icon CYNDI LAUPER and four-time Tony Award® winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN comes the exhilarating new...
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From Grammy Award-winning pop icon CYNDI LAUPER and four-time Tony Award® winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN comes the exhilarating new musical KINKY BOOTS, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner JERRY MITCHELL. With a sensational new score, knockout dancing and a spectacularly uplifting story, KINKY BOOTS is the must-see musical that proves that sometimes, the best way to fit in is to stand out!
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Ranked #6 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “A bit over rated ??” 06/17/2013
- “Two recommendations: American Wing and...” 06/17/2013
Category: Art Museums; Museums
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest encyclopedic art museum in the world under a single roof. Over 2 million art works from all periods and cultures are found in this... more »
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Ranked #7 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Hidden Treasure” 06/16/2013
- “The Quiet Museum” 06/16/2013
Category: Art Museums
The beautiful Fifth Avenue mansion and art collection of industrialist Henry Clay Frick (1849 - 1919) is one of New York City's finest cultural gems. The museum... an intimate... more »
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Ranked #8 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Go to a real Broadway show” 06/17/2013
- “Spectacular!” 06/16/2013
Category: Performances
The Lion King - Official Website (866) 870-2717 Minskoff Theatre 1515 Broadway at 45th Street New York City Box Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM - 8PM... more »
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Ranked #9 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “The place to experience opera at it's...” 06/13/2013
- “If you like Opera, it is the place to...” 06/06/2013
Category: Operas; Performances
The Met opened in 1883 and is one of the most famous opera houses in the country today.
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Ranked #10 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “How good is this place ...” 06/17/2013
- “Hiring Bikes” 06/17/2013
Category: Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Extending from 59th to 110th streets between 5th and 8th avenues [Central Park West], Central Park is one of the iconic sights of New York City. While it may appear to be a... more »
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Ranked #11 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Gotta do it, but very crowded at sunse...” 06/17/2013
- “Better than Empire State” 06/17/2013
Category: Observation Decks/ Towers; Lookouts
The Top of the Rock Observation Decks only re-opened late 2005. This is nowhere near as crowded as the Empire State Building. Initially opened in 1933, it consisted of the 69th... more »
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Ranked #12 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Breathtaking!!” 06/17/2013
- “Amazing” 06/16/2013
Category: Operas; Performances
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Ranked #13 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Brings it all back” 06/16/2013
- “Very touching” 06/15/2013
Category: Museums
Ground Zero Museum Workshop: "Images & Artifacts from the Recovery." Stunning Images by Official Ground Zero Photographer Gary Marlon Suson. BEFORE You Visit the 9/11 Memorial... more »
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Ranked #14 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “On a summer evening. Bliss” 06/16/2013
- “Premier Cultural Destination” 06/15/2013
Category: Theaters; Performances; Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Tours
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Learn more about Lincoln Center’s iconic landmarks—including the Revson Fountain, the newly transformed Alice Tully Hall, and...
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Learn more about Lincoln Center’s iconic landmarks—including the Revson Fountain, the newly transformed Alice Tully Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera House!Go behind the scenes at venues where a spectacular range of artists have performed, including Luciano Pavarotti, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leonard Bernstein, Renée Fleming, and Bruce Springsteen.Each tour is unique, and you never know what might happen. You might sit in on a rehearsal, walk out onto a stage, or meet a star!Whether you’re just visiting New York City and want a glimpse of performing arts history, or you’re a Lincoln Center regular who wants to see your favorite venues from a new perspective, a guided tour will bring you closer to the world’s premier performing arts center.
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Ranked #15 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “LOVE IT!” 06/17/2013
- “Go, there night time, only” 06/17/2013
Category: Theaters; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Broadway is famous as the pinnacle of the American theatre industry. This district is known for its abundance of theatres. Many of theatres have been in use for over 50 years! The... more »
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Ranked #16 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Tenement Museum” 06/17/2013
- “Tenement Museum” 06/17/2013
Category: History Museums
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This museum, located in an actual tenement, is dedicated to interpreting and preserving the history of the immigrant...
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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.
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Ranked #17 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Hard to believe you are in NYC” 06/17/2013
- “Worth the trip to 190th street” 06/16/2013
Category: Art Museums; Religious Sites
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Branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that was constructed out of sections of French medieval monasteries, offers an...
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Branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that was constructed out of sections of French medieval monasteries, offers an extensive collection of statues, paintings, stained glass windows and tapestries.
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Ranked #18 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Amazing” 06/17/2013
- “very cool” 06/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks
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The High Line is an elevated railway transformed into a public park on Manhattan's West Side. The park features lush...
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The High Line is an elevated railway transformed into a public park on Manhattan's West Side. The park features lush horticulture, artworks, seasonal food vendors, community programing, and unique views of the Hudson River and New York City skyline. The High Line runs between Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues.
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Ranked #19 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Thought provoking” 06/17/2013
- “Humbling” 06/16/2013
Category: Religious Sites
Just across the street from the site of the World Trade Center, this chapel is sacred place, a holy place and an often overlooked place. It is a must-visit for anyone who wants... more »
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Ranked #20 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “What a building!” 06/17/2013
- “Best Hidden Treasure” 06/16/2013
Category: Libraries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Museums; Architectural Buildings
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Two marble lions mark the entrance to this Beaux Arts masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark containing more than six...
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Two marble lions mark the entrance to this Beaux Arts masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark containing more than six million books.
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Ranked #21 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Newsies/ Fabulous” 06/17/2013
- “loved it!” 06/14/2013
Category: Performances
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Disney's NEWSIES, the breakout new American musical, is now on Broadway in New York City! The musical, based on the beloved...
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Disney's NEWSIES, the breakout new American musical, is now on Broadway in New York City! The musical, based on the beloved 1992 Disney movie musical of the same name, features a score by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Sister Act) and Jack Feldman and a book by four-time Tony® Award winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy). NEWSIES is directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Big River revival) and choreographed by Tony nominee Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific revival). Set in New York City at the turn of the century, NEWSIES is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teen aged ‘newsies,’ who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies newsies from across the city to strike for what’s right. NEWSIES is inspired by the real life "Newsboy Strike of 1899," when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of real life orphan and runaway newsies on a two-week long action against Pulitzer, Hearst and other powerful newspaper publishers. The original Disney film has morphed into a cult phenomenon with a generation of avid fans discovering the movie on VHS and DVD. The stage version introduces several brand-new songs by the original team of Menken and Feldman while keeping many of the beloved songs from the film, including ‘Carrying the Banner, ‘Seize the Day,’ ‘King of New York’ and ‘Santa Fe.’
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Ranked #22 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Great.” 06/16/2013
- “Fantastic!” 06/16/2013
Category: Performances
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LEAPIN' LIZARDS! It's an all-new production of one of the most acclaimed musicals of the past 35 years! With equal measures...
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LEAPIN' LIZARDS! It's an all-new production of one of the most acclaimed musicals of the past 35 years! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. And now, alongside her signature pal dog, Sandy, she's set her sights on making us grin from ear to ear as she inspires a whole new millennium. Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, ANNIE - with Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin, and Book by Thomas Meehan - makes its triumphant return to Broadway in a brand new production from Tony, Drama Desk and Pulitzer Prize-winning Director James Lapine and an A-list creative team.
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Ranked #23 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Beautiful open space in city” 06/17/2013
- “Great Family Park” 06/17/2013
Category: Parks
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Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The...
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Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has picture books and summertime story times. In winter. Take a spin on the free ice-skating rink. The park also has clean bathrooms, a rarity in midtown.
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Ranked #24 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Amazing example of deco architecture” 06/17/2013
- “One of the most beatiful interiors in...” 06/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Public Transportation Systems; Scenic Railroads
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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...
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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.
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Ranked #25 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Restored to its glory” 05/13/2013
- “Great Theater” 05/07/2013
Category: Theaters
The lavish decor of the Walt Disney theater is the perfect setting for the popular play production of The Lion King.
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Ranked #26 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Well worth the VIP treatment and the G...” 06/15/2013
- “5 stars” 06/14/2013
Category: Tours
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Take Me Out, New York’s newest nightlife sensation, is taking the Big Apple by storm. Featured in both local and...
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Take Me Out, New York’s newest nightlife sensation, is taking the Big Apple by storm. Featured in both local and international publications and “NYC’s Top 10 Tours” by NYCGO. People are raving about Take Me Out and both tourists and locals alike are left wanting more. As New York City’s first and only Nightlife Tour Company, Take Me Out does just that: takes you out to the best cocktail bars, nightclubs, pubs, and restaurants that NYC has to offer.
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Ranked #27 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Waste of time and money” 06/17/2013
- “Just Make Sure You Know What You'll Be...” 06/16/2013
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Ranked #28 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Free ride” 06/16/2013
- “Definitely recommend” 06/16/2013
Category: Ferries/ Boats
Used for sightseeing and transportation for commuters.
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Ranked #29 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “Must see!” 06/17/2013
- “High Energy” 06/16/2013
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Ranked #30 of 740 attractions in New York City
- “No Stars just a Star Cast!” 06/17/2013
- “A Rockin' show!! Not to be missed!” 06/16/2013
Category: Performances
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