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Manhattan Skyline
Manhattan Skyline
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Ranked #1 of 187 Attractions in New York City
5 of 5 stars 999 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Central Park
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Central Park
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Ranked #7 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 5,619 reviews

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 »

Attraction type  Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck
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Ranked #9 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 5,455 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Lookouts
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
Broadway
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Broadway
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Ranked #11 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 1,359 reviews

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 »

Attraction type  Theaters; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
High Line
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High Line
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Ranked #17 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 2,410 reviews
Owner description: The High Line is a public park built on an abandoned freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side.... more » Owner description: The High Line is a public park built on an abandoned freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street, between 10th & 11th Avenues. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
St. Patrick's Cathedral
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Ranked #26 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 357 reviews
Owner description: Enormous 13th-century-style Gothic church on Madison Avenue, with a seating capacity of 2,200, rose window reaching 26 feet... more » Owner description: Enormous 13th-century-style Gothic church on Madison Avenue, with a seating capacity of 2,200, rose window reaching 26 feet across, pipe organ with more than 7,380 pipes and the graceful twin spires that reach 330 feet into the sky. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
Greenwich Village
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Greenwich Village
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Ranked #33 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 194 reviews
Like a small town within Manhattan, the Village has narrow tree-lined streets and brick townhouses.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
Grand Central Terminal
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Grand Central Terminal
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Ranked #34 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 720 reviews
Owner description: Opened in 1913, and one of America's busiest terminals, Grand Central boasts a wide array of shops and restaurants to serve... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Public Transportation Systems; Scenic Railroads
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
New York Public Library
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New York Public Library
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Ranked #36 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 256 reviews
Owner description: Two marble lions mark the entrance to this Beaux Arts masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark containing more than six... more » Owner description: Two marble lions mark the entrance to this Beaux Arts masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark containing more than six million books. « less
Attraction type  Libraries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
9/11 Memorial
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9/11 Memorial
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Ranked #37 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 958 reviews
Owner description: The National September 11 Memorial is a place of remembrance honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks of... more » Owner description: The National September 11 Memorial is a place of remembrance honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The 9/11 Memorial consists of two massive pools set within the original footprints of the Twin Towers with 30-foot waterfalls cascading down their sides. The nearly 3,000 names of the men, women, and children killed in the attacks are inscribed into bronze parapets surrounding the twin Memorial pools. This national tribute, located at the heart of the World Trade Center, also gives visitors the unique opportunity to witness the rebuilding taking place around them—including the construction of 1 World Trade Center, which will be the tallest building in the United States. Although free to visit, advance passes for a specific date and time are required. Visitor passes, including same-day passes, can be reserved on the Memorial website. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Rockefeller Center
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Rockefeller Center
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Ranked #40 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 820 reviews

Rockefeller Center, home to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, offers shopping, dining and attractions. The attractions include the NBC Studio Tour and the Rink at Rockefeller... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
Ellis Island
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Ellis Island
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Ranked #42 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 504 reviews

Ellis Island is amazing. Plan to get there early. Be sure to purchase "reserve" ferry tickets online prior to your trip.If you arrive at the specified time, you will avoid the... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Islands; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Chrysler Building
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Chrysler Building
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Ranked #45 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 94 reviews
This Art Deco masterpiece is actually no longer the property of the auto manufacturer.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
Museum of Modern Art
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Museum of Modern Art
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Ranked #52 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 769 reviews
Home of the largest collection of artwork created between 1880 and the present.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
The Morgan Library & Museum
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The Morgan Library & Museum
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Ranked #53 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews
Owner description: Housed along with the collected books and manuscripts of J. Pierpont Morgan, the Treasures of the Royal Tombs of Ur include... more » Owner description: Housed along with the collected books and manuscripts of J. Pierpont Morgan, the Treasures of the Royal Tombs of Ur include beautiful jewelry and trinkets from ancient Sumeria. « less
Attraction type  Libraries; Art Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.7 miles from city center
Statue of Liberty
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Statue of Liberty
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Ranked #55 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 1,586 reviews

NOTE: The Statue of Liberty is scheduled to undergo renovations/resto... and its last open day in 2011 will be October 28th. It is expected to reopen in October 2012. Check on... more »

Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Times Square
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Times Square
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Ranked #56 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 1,179 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighborhoods
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
Trinity Church
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Trinity Church
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Ranked #61 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: Originally built in 1696-97, the church was the first site of King's College, now Columbia University, and is the burial... more » Owner description: Originally built in 1696-97, the church was the first site of King's College, now Columbia University, and is the burial place of Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
SoHo
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SoHo
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Ranked #66 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 160 reviews
Fashionable neighborhood with boutiques, art and restaurants.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Empire State Building
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Empire State Building
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Ranked #68 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4 of 5 stars 2,596 reviews

To make your visit to the Empire State Building as memorable as possible:  DO:  Purchase your tickets on the official ESB website Empire State Building--Official Internet... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
Ground Zero
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Ground Zero
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Ranked #71 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4 of 5 stars 352 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Roosevelt Island Aerial Tram
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Roosevelt Island Aerial Tram
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Ranked #72 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  3.9 miles from city center
Upper West Side
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Upper West Side
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Ranked #75 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews

If you're wanting to visit New York and feel like a local rather than a tourist, this is THE place to stay.  You won't see a lot of tourists, but you'll see the locals--out... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  5.3 miles from city center
Fifth Avenue
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Fifth Avenue
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Ranked #77 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 129 reviews
Famous street offering some of the most expensive and fashionable shops in the city.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
World Trade Center
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World Trade Center
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Ranked #80 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4 of 5 stars 225 reviews

The ground where the World Trade Center stood is now the location of the new 9/11 Memorial Plaza, featuring the Memorial Pools a plaza full of white oak trees and the future site... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
TriBeCa
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TriBeCa
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Ranked #82 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

TriBeCa (an acronym for Triangle Below Canal) is a neighborhood on Manhattan's lower west side. It is roughly bound by Murray Street to the south, Broadway to the East and Canal... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Flatiron Building
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Flatiron Building
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Ranked #84 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 90 reviews
This Daniel Burnham design got its moniker because, as you might guess, it resembles an iron.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
Union Square
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Union Square
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Ranked #87 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Owner description: Union Square has a year-round greenmarket, where you can sample goods from local farmers. It also has several playgrounds, a... more » Owner description: Union Square has a year-round greenmarket, where you can sample goods from local farmers. It also has several playgrounds, a lively holiday market, and benches where you can watch a slice of New York go by. « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
5th Avenue
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5th Avenue
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Ranked #94 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Park Avenue
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Park Avenue
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Ranked #95 of 187 Attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  5.2 miles from city center
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