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Things to do in New York City

 

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Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Ranked #31 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Performances
Owner description: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA has arrived on Broadway for the first time ever! Four-time Tony Award® nominee Douglas... more » Owner description: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA has arrived on Broadway for the first time ever! Four-time Tony Award® nominee Douglas Carter Beane’s (Sister Act, Xanadu) delightfully romantic and hilarious take on the ultimate makeover story features all the classic elements you remember—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this outrageously fun Broadway musical for dreamers of all ages. « less
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Ranked #32 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Performances
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Ranked #33 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest

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 »

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Ranked #34 of 740 attractions in New York City
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Ranked #35 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Libraries; Art Museums
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
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Ranked #36 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Performances
Owner description: MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture... more » Owner description: MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. This exhilarating show charts Motown Founder Berry Gordy's incredible journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and so many more. « less
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Ranked #37 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Performances
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... 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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Ranked #38 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Ballets
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Ranked #39 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Theaters; Performances
The art deco theater that is home of the famous dancing Rockettes.
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Ranked #40 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Neighborhoods
Like a small town within Manhattan, the Village has narrow tree-lined streets and brick townhouses.
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Ranked #41 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #42 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Religious Sites
This cathedral, the world's largest, is entirely hand-crafted.
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Ranked #43 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Concerts; Theaters; Specialty Museums; Educational Sites
A performing arts and learning center devoted to jazz performance, education and presentation.
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Ranked #44 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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
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Ranked #45 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Historic Sites
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
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Ranked #46 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Performances
Owner description: Over 30 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA... more » Owner description: Over 30 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is a Global Smash Hit! « less
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Ranked #47 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Tours
Owner description: Founded by the September 11th Families' Association, the 9/11 Tribute Center galleries reveal authentic experiences through... more » Owner description: Founded by the September 11th Families' Association, the 9/11 Tribute Center galleries reveal authentic experiences through films, artifacts and photos. Our guides are from the 9/11 community of family members who lost loved ones, survivors, rescue workers, FDNY, NYPD and Lower Manhattan residents sharing their unique personal stories. The 9/11 Tribute Center gift shop offers authorized commemorative WTC collectable items, books and apparel. The stories of 9/11 told by those who were there. Galleries :: Guided Tours :: Gift Shop « less
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Ranked #48 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Religious Sites; Museums

The Museum at Eldridge Street based in the National Historic Landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue, presents the culture, history and traditions of Jewish immigrants on the Lower... more »

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Ranked #49 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Theaters
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Ranked #50 of 740 attractions in New York City
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 #51 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Military Museums; History Museums; Specialty Museums
Owner description: The Intrepid Museum is a unique journey through spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology.... more » Owner description: The Intrepid Museum is a unique journey through spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology. Located at Pier 86, the complex boasts 30 restored aircraft, former USS Growler submarine and the British Airways Concorde. « less
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Ranked #52 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Performances
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Ranked #53 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Historic Sites; History Museums; Islands; Landmarks/ Points of Interest

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 »

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Ranked #54 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Trams
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Ranked #55 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings
This Art Deco masterpiece is actually no longer the property of the auto manufacturer.
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Ranked #56 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Ranked #57 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Boat Tours
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Ranked #58 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Please note: the Statue of Liberty will reopen to the public on July 4, 2013. Liberty Island is currently closed due to... more » Owner description: Please note: the Statue of Liberty will reopen to the public on July 4, 2013. Liberty Island is currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986. (The statue and island are both temporarily closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy.) « less
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Ranked #59 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Performances
Owner description: Billy Elliot The Musical is the new show that has captured Broadway's heart and received the best reviews for any musical in... more » Owner description: Billy Elliot The Musical is the new show that has captured Broadway's heart and received the best reviews for any musical in years. Called "extraordinarily uplifting" by Time Out New York and "intoxicating" by The New York Times, Billy Elliot is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true. Based on the critically acclaimed feature film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by the movie's original creative team and music legend Elton John. « less
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Ranked #60 of 740 attractions in New York City
Category: Theaters
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