The Top of the Rock Observation Decks only re-opened late 2005. This is nowhere near as crowded as the Empire State Building , and the views are far more superior than from the Empire. Initially...
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#1 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
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- Oct 6, 2008 "Excellent Views, No Hassle"
- Oct 2, 2008 "Go to the "Top""
- Oct 1, 2008 "A real highlight of our trip"
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#2 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Theater
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- Oct 6, 2008 "Wickedly Amazing!"
- Oct 1, 2008 "Wicked show"
- Sep 25, 2008 "Great Show"
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#3 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Ground Zero Museum Workshop: Images & Artifacts from the Recovery Stunning Images by Official Ground Zero Photographer Gary Marlon Suson. "Rare Photos" (New York Times) are displayed, some in lifelike 3D installations, as well as remnants & rare video. Daily one-hour tours. Benefits 9/11 Charity. "Incredible Images" says Fox News Channel.
Attraction type: Museum
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- Oct 7, 2008 "The Highlight of Our 3 Day Get-A-Way"
- Oct 4, 2008 "Never Forget 9-11"
- Sep 30, 2008 "needed more time"
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#4 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
My mom and I went to NY City for her 64th birthday! We felt confident until arriving! We were very overwhelmed! We had a Big Apple Greeter and he was AWESOME! Super friendly and very...
Attraction type: Tour
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- Oct 11, 2008 "Our Greeter made our trip GREAT!!!"
- Sep 17, 2008 "Brilliant!"
- Sep 9, 2008 "fantastic way to get an introduction"
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#5 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- Oct 11, 2008 "great way to see the highlists fast"
- Oct 8, 2008 "This tour was great!!"
- Sep 25, 2008 "We loved this tour"
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#6 of 1,323 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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- Oct 8, 2008 "Do not book online!"
- Sep 25, 2008 "So Big!!!"
- Aug 20, 2008 "Not just any old park"
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#7 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Tour
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- Sep 9, 2008 "highlight of our trip to The USA"
- Aug 23, 2008 "Not what's rated to be on Trip Advisor"
- Aug 10, 2008 "Bringing Harlem History to Life: Harlem Heritage Tour"
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#8 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest encyclopedic art museum in the world under a single roof. Art from all periods and cultures is displayed. Recent renovations, still in progress, have...
Attraction type: Art museum; Other; Art gallery
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- Oct 6, 2008 "Best Museum I've Ever Visited"
- Sep 19, 2008 "If you can only visit one museum, it has to be the MMA"
- Sep 11, 2008 "Maybe the best museum in the world"
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#9 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
The most famous theater district in the world.
Attraction type: Theater district; Street
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- Sep 25, 2008 "Its a big long road but so much more"
- Sep 19, 2008 "In The Hights-Goose Bumps!"
- Aug 5, 2008 "Top NYC Destination - dont plan a trip without it!"
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#10 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
The Lion King, modeled on the popular children's movie, opened at Minskoff Theatre in November of 1997, and is still running. The show is 2 hours 45 minutes long, and showstimes are as follows: Wednesday-Saturday - 8PM Wednesday & Saturday - 2PM Sunday - 1PM & 6:30PM
Attraction type: Performance
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- Oct 3, 2008 "wonderful!"
- Aug 14, 2008 "Lion King is a Roaring Good Time"
- Aug 2, 2008 "What a Great Play!!"
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#11 of 1,323 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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- Sep 9, 2008 "My favorite non-touristy tourist stop"
- Aug 23, 2008 "Do not miss this extraordinary museum"
- Jul 8, 2008 "an important aspect of New York (and the rest of the country)"
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#12 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
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.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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- Oct 6, 2008 "Interesting, but still a station"
- Sep 25, 2008 "A must see"
- Sep 11, 2008 "The sound is like no where else"
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#13 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
You need to get there early. Catch the first ferry to the Statue of Liberty and look around. After that you can catch another ferry to Ellis Island. The ferries run regularly. There is also a...
Attraction type: History museum; Historic site; Island; Other
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- Sep 26, 2008 "Not impressed"
- Aug 17, 2008 "Worth the trip"
- Aug 17, 2008 "Allright, but not a must see"
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#14 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Henry Frick once resided in this 18th-century French-style mansion; now its the home of his impressive art collection, which includes Titian, Vermeer, Rembrandt, El Greco, Goya, Whistler and more.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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- Sep 12, 2008 "A Great New York City Experience"
- Aug 23, 2008 "Do not miss this stunning museum"
- Aug 20, 2008 "Arguably the best museum in New York"
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#15 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
A haven for readers and anyone seeking respite from the city bustle.
Attraction type: Urban park
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- Jul 13, 2008 "A slice of paradise"
- Jun 22, 2008 "Wonderful"
- Jun 8, 2008 "Exceeded Expectations"
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#16 of 1,323 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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- Jul 15, 2008 "A beautiful part of new york..."
- Jul 3, 2008 "The 'real' New York"
- Jun 15, 2008 "Wish I could have spent more time here!"
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#17 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Used for sightseeing and transportation for commuters.
Attraction type: Ferry
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- Sep 25, 2008 "Free!!!"
- Aug 18, 2008 "what I expected"
- Aug 11, 2008 "A must do if you want to see the statue of Liberty!"
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#18 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that was constructed out of sections of French medieval monasteries, offers an extensive collection of statues, paintings, stained glass windows and tapestries.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other
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- Aug 12, 2008 "Far from the maddaning crowd"
- Jul 18, 2008 "peaceful place to visit in the hectic city"
- May 9, 2008 "Couldn't believe we were still in Manhattan"
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#19 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Shop; Mall; Museum; Specialty shop
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- Aug 28, 2008 "A Wonderful Experience!"
- Jun 16, 2008 "Cute, but crowded!"
- Apr 27, 2008 "It is a little girl's dream!"
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#20 of 1,323 attractions in New York City
Home of the largest collection of artwork created between 1880 and the present.
Attraction type: Art museum; Other; Architectural building
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- Oct 5, 2008 "Very crowded"
- Sep 15, 2008 "Great disappointment"
- Sep 8, 2008 "Favorite NYC Museum"
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