website: http://www.mvhm.org/ Constructed in 1799 as a carriage house and converted into a day hotel in 1826, the museum transports visitors back to a 19th-century country resort for New Yorkers...

This cathedral, the world's largest, is entirely hand-crafted.

Two- to three-hour walking tour that "explores the many layers of New York City's history."

A museum displaying works of art by German and Austrian artists and designers.

A special place for blues enthusiasts to spend an evening.

The International Center of Photography (ICP) is a world-class museum & school dedicated to exploring the possibilities of the photographic medium through dynamic exhibitions & educational programs. ICP presents a wide range of historical and contemporary photographs in its acclaimed exhibitions, and houses a collection of more than 100,000 original prints that span photography's history. The School at ICP offers full-time master's and certificate programs, part-time and adult coursework, and a Community Programs Office.

This landmark performance center features everything from intimate solo artists to grand-scale musicals. Superb restaurants, a museum and gift shop make for a memorable visit.

Visitors can select from more than 50,000 radio and television program tapes to listen or watch at one of this museum's 96 radio and television consoles.