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Ollie #21 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 498 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway
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Ollie #22 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 449 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
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Classic Harbor Line
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Ollie #23 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 157 reviews
Owner description: Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of New York City, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you...... more » Owner description: Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of New York City, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a relaxing, inspiring and breathtaking cruise through the waters we proudly call home. Our three classic yachts – the Schooner Adirondack and the Schooner Imagine (our sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan (our motorized yacht) are reminiscent of the classic boats that cruised the NYC waters a hundred years ago. « less
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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New Amsterdam Theater
Ollie #24 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
The lavish decor of the Walt Disney theater is the perfect setting for the popular play production of The Lion King.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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Circle In The Square Theatre
Ollie #25 of 706 attractions in New York City
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Ollie #26 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 353 reviews
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 » 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
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New York City Ballet (NYCB)
Ollie #27 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews
Attraction type  Ballets
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
Newsies The Musical
Ollie #28 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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.’ « less
Attraction type  Performances
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Jazz at Lincoln Center
Ollie #29 of 706 attractions in New York City
5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
A performing arts and learning center devoted to jazz performance, education and presentation.
Attraction type  Concerts; Theaters; Specialty Museums; Educational Sites
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Ollie #30 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 124 reviews
Owner description: Learn more about Lincoln Center’s iconic landmarks—including the Revson Fountain, the newly transformed Alice Tully Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Theaters; Performances; Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Tours
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
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Staten Island Ferry
Ollie #31 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 1,365 reviews
Used for sightseeing and transportation for commuters.
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  6.0 miles from city center
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Rock of Ages A New Musical
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Ollie #32 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 244 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
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Greenwich Village
Ollie #33 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 187 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
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Grand Central Terminal
Ollie #34 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 702 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 the more than 500,000...... 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  3.0 miles from city center
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Bryant Park
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Ollie #35 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 711 reviews
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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New York Public Library
Ollie #36 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 255 reviews
Two marble lions mark the entrance to this Beaux Arts masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark containing more than six million books.
Attraction type  Libraries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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9/11 Memorial
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Ollie #37 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 925 reviews
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...... 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
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Radio City Music Hall
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Ollie #38 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 410 reviews
The art deco theater that is home of the famous dancing Rockettes.
Attraction type  Theaters; Performances
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
Once - A New Musical
Ollie #39 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Owner description: Once is the celebrated new musical based on the Academy Award-winning film. It tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn...... more » Owner description: Once is the celebrated new musical based on the Academy Award-winning film. It tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, their unexpected friendship and collaboration evolves into a powerful but complicated romance, heightened by the raw emotion of the songs they create together. Brought to the stage by an award-winning team of visionary artists and featuring an ensemble cast of gifted actor/musicians, once is a musical celebration of life and love: thrilling in its originality, daring in its honesty... and unforgettable in every way. « less
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Rockefeller Center
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Ollie #40 of 706 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 811 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
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