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Ranked #1 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Boat ride and walk“ 05/24/2013
- ”Chris S England“ 05/20/2013
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 #2 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Concert at lincoln center“ 05/24/2013
- ”We enjoyed our event at Avery Fisher H...“ 05/24/2013
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 #3 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”buzzing. very busy. take care if your...“ 05/24/2013
- ”MOTOWN, THE FULL STORY OF ITS SUCCESS...“ 05/24/2013
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 #4 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Moving.“ 05/24/2013
- ”A temple to the fallen.“ 05/24/2013
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 #5 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Beautiful Place to Read and relax“ 05/25/2013
- ”See it now before it is destroyed“ 05/24/2013
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 #6 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Beautiful and humbling. Much needed re...“ 05/24/2013
- ”Even under construction, still fabulou...“ 05/22/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Enormous 13th-century-style Gothic church on Madison Avenue, with a seating capacity of 2,200, rose window reaching 26 feet...
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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.
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Ranked #7 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Enjoy a Bleeker Street Stroll in the V...“ 05/24/2013
- ”my favourite neighbourhood in Manhatta...“ 05/20/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
Like a small town within Manhattan, the Village has narrow tree-lined streets and brick townhouses.
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Ranked #8 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Largest Gothic Cathedral“ 05/14/2013
- ”Beautiful!!!“ 05/13/2013
Category: Religious Sites
This cathedral, the world's largest, is entirely hand-crafted.
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Ranked #9 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”It's busy, exciting & if you love citi...“ 05/24/2013
- ”Unique“ 05/24/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighborhoods
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 »
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Ranked #10 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Enjoy the views!!!“ 05/24/2013
- ”Senior Week Cruise“ 05/23/2013
Category: Boat Tours
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Ranked #11 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Traditional Episcopalian“ 04/30/2013
- ”An experience I will never forget“ 04/18/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Built in 1913, this impressive church contains statues of more than 40 saints and bishops.
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Ranked #12 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Brooklyn In the House!“ 05/15/2013
- ”Interesting street“ 05/13/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Famous street offering some of the most expensive and fashionable shops in the city.
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Ranked #13 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Shopping in Soho“ 05/22/2013
- ”Shopping Haven“ 05/16/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
Fashionable neighborhood with boutiques, art and restaurants.
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Ranked #14 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Historical site“ 05/23/2013
- ”Never forget!!!“ 05/13/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Originally built in 1696-97, the church was the first site of King's College, now Columbia University, and is the burial...
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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.
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Ranked #15 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Interesting“ 05/04/2013
- ”Beautiful“ 05/01/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #16 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Ground Zero, the place where you pause...“ 05/19/2013
- ”Ground zero“ 01/07/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues
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Ranked #17 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”My fave nabe“ 05/23/2013
- ”Great place to live, probably the best...“ 04/29/2013
Category: Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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 »
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Ranked #18 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Industrial chic, arty and fun, above a...“ 05/23/2013
- ”Fantastic“ 05/09/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
Trendy New York City neighborhood, especially popular with the gay community.
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Ranked #19 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”"A unique theatre experience"“ 05/24/2013
- ”Not up to the standards of other Punch...“ 05/21/2013
Category: Performances
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Ranked #20 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”What is there to say“ 05/16/2013
- ”Well worth a pleasant stroll“ 05/16/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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Ranked #21 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”absolutely gorgeous and a blessing“ 05/23/2013
- ”Really needed to hear that sermon“ 04/28/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ranked #22 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Cool Place“ 05/16/2013
- ”Very pretty“ 05/13/2013
Category: Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Union Square has a year-round greenmarket, where you can sample goods from local farmers. It also has several playgrounds, a...
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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.
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Ranked #23 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Karin Bratone definitely one of the gr...“ 12/19/2010
- ”Discovering my New York“ 10/18/2010
Category: Tours
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Offering English and German language tours of New York city.Let me be your private guide and show you this city like only a...
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Offering English and German language tours of New York city.Let me be your private guide and show you this city like only a true New Yorker can. Customized private walking tours and tours by bicycle and via private SUV. All tours are led by a native German speaker and licensed NYC tour guide. Tours feature a mix of stops that highlight history, architecture, shopping, restaurants and insider information about life in the Big Apple. Tours can be tailored to YOUR specific interests.
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Ranked #24 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Audubons and special exhibits“ 05/15/2013
- ”Cinderella“ 05/13/2013
Category: Museums; History Museums
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Give us 90 minutes and we'll show you New York like you've never seen it! You know the city -- now hear the stories. Witness...
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Give us 90 minutes and we'll show you New York like you've never seen it! You know the city -- now hear the stories. Witness New York's rise from remote outpost to city at the center of the world in our 18-minute panoramic film experience, "New York Story," in surround-sound on a 75-foot screen. Then travel through time in visionary exhibitions that show why this city has always captivated hearts and minds.Located across the street from Central Park, we offer visitors a complete one-of-a-kind experience featuring New York's history and art. We celebrate the city's uniqueness and resilience in interactive exhibitions spanning over 400 years from Dutch settlements to the American Revolution, the Civil War and 9/11. Our groundbreaking special exhibitions pair art and history to reveal the beauty and complexity of bygone eras. History will break free from the textbooks and jump into your life!On view through May 27, 2013: WWII & NYC reveals how the city contributed to the Allies' victory in World War II, and recounts the moving stories of how New Yorkers confronted the challenges of total war.
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Ranked #25 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”My neighborhood“ 04/14/2013
- ”Fantastic Venue!“ 03/14/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
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Ranked #26 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Little known, out of the way but outst...“ 05/08/2013
- ”Hispanic Museum Gem in New York City“ 03/19/2013
Category: Museums; Art Museums
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
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Ranked #27 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”The billionaires chasing the millionai...“ 05/21/2013
- ”Great Restaurants, Stuck up Crowd“ 05/19/2013
Category: Neighborhoods
Located on the outskirts of the West Village, this area is becoming more upscale and gentrified.
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Ranked #28 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”beautiful buildings!“ 05/20/2013
- ”To get it away from Times Square“ 04/27/2013
Category: Educational Sites
Find this Ivy League university on the Upper West Side.
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Ranked #29 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Church crawl“ 05/13/2013
- ”An epic structure“ 05/11/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Observation Decks/ Towers
This church has a bell tower with an observation deck offering terrific views.
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Ranked #30 of 178 Cultural in New York City
- ”Powerful Worship Experience....“ 04/11/2012
- ”Vale il viaggio ad Harlem“ 04/29/2013
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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