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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

From hip boutiques to celebrity choices for wine tasting and cafes, ShopNYC Tours provides unique, behind-the-scenes shopping and lifestyle experiences. Visit some of NYC’s edgiest neighborhoods and hippest boutiques while enjoying hotspot-to-hotspot transportation in a comfortable coach. Receive exclusive discounts in select “insider” boutiques and watch video fashion updates highlighting the hottest trends of the season.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 1,382 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

Ellis Island is amazing. You need to get there early. Catch  the first ferry to the Statue of Liberty  and looked around. After that you can catch another ferry to Ellis Island. It is always a big...

Attraction type: History museum; Historic site; Island; Other; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

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 Majestic Theatre is...

Attraction type: Theater district; Street
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

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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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

Central Park Bike Tours  located at 203 West 58th Street. Have been showing visitors around Central Park since 1994. A leisurely two hour guided tour of the big Oasis is full of visual and factual...

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

  Explore world-famous financial landmarks such as the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve, and Wall Street guided by real Wall Street insiders. While meandering the narrow, winding streets of...

Attraction type: Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

New York Food Tours takes tourists and locals alike to experience the colorful history, unique diverse culture and progressive development of New York City through food. We offer several theme-based food tours. Our Food Tours are focused on: * Historic Neighborhoods * Ethnic Cultures and Cooking * Ethnic Vegetarian Foods

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

Indiana's native son hosts this off-beat, comedy talk show. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the mail. For standby ticket info call 212/247-6497 at 11 AM.

Attraction type: Performance
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

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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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 1,382 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Performance
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 1,382 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Performance
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

A haven for readers and anyone seeking respite from the city bustle.

Attraction type: Urban park; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

if you want to go inside the base of the Statue of Liberty museum, you must make a reservation or else all you will be able to do is look at it from the outside. If you do make a reservation and you...

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Monument; Other; Statue; Tourist/visitor center
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

New York: The Game is a cell phone-based scavenger hunt where you discover NYC’s most famous sights and landmarks, amazing neighborhoods, and fascinating treasures off the beaten path. Earn points and compete for prizes answering questions about your surroundings as you explore the city at your own pace. Along with the game, you get a wristband that gets you discounts around the City at great restaurants and bars. Don't just see New York, Play It!

Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

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 Center. For more...

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

Like a small town within Manhattan, the Village has narrow tree-lined streets and brick townhouses.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 1,382 attractions in New York City

Frick House is the 2nd best deal in New York for museums.  One of the most comprehensive museums right next door to the Metropolitan Museum and easily missed.  Set in the beautiful mansion of Henry...

Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 1,382 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 1,382 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Shop; Mall; Museum; Specialty shop
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