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ATTRACTIONSTop of the Rock10 Rockefeller Plaza212-698-2000The downside of going to the top of the Empire State Building is that you dont get to see the Empire State Building! Thats why we love the Top of the Rock. Get a magical view of the city in the heart of it all.The Earth Room141 Wooster St.212-473-8072If the concrete jungle is wearing you down, recharge with a visit to this truly unique installation. An interior earth sculpture (that is a giant room filled with moist, wonderful soil) which is a welcome and surprisingly gorgeous break to the citys pace. Pop in, its free!Brooklyn BridgeCity HallThe first to connect Manhattan to Brooklyn, this is one of the citys most awe-inspiring structural feats. It opened in 1883 and has since been a well-used, well-love icon of the city. Enjoy the views along the way, and ice-cream at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory on the other side.Irish Hunger MemorialVesey St. & N End AveSituated near Ground Zero it is easy to overlook this utterly moving memorial. Built to create awareness around conditions that led to the Great Irish Famine and Migration. It is at once educational, haunting and hopeful.
MUSEUMSAmerican Museum of Natural History200 Central Park West212-769-5000With more than 32 million specimens and artifacts this is somewhat of an NYC crown jewel of museums. From dinosaurs to black holes, there is something for every age group. And if youre not a science geek when you arrive, you will be when you leave.The Museum of Modern Art11 W. 53rd St. 212-708-9400One of the most influential museums in the world, MoMA is committed to collecting and igniting some of the most creative modern art available. Dont miss the courtyard exhibits or The Modern restaurant for equally-as-artful dishes and drinks.The Hispanic Societyof America613 W. 155th St. 212-926-2234A hidden gem nestled in Harlem, this free museum showcases Spains history. Keep your eyes wide because the building itself is a wonder with gorgeous masonry and sculpture along with countless Iberian masterpieces.The New Museum of Contemporary Art235 Bowery 212-219-1222Take a break from the uptown museums and head downtown for a dose of modern art in a hip young neighborhood. The giant silver building alone is worth the trip housing some of the most cutting edge art. Plus, its free on Thursday nights from7-10pm!National Museum of the American Indian1 Bowling Green212-514-3700This groundbreaking museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute and the first in the country dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans.The MetropolitanMuseum of Art1000 Fifth Ave.212-535-7710Affectionately known as The Met this museum boasts over 2 millions works of art from classical antiquity through the European masters all the way to modern American pieces. It even holds renowned instrument, furniture and costume collections. Top off your visit with a trip to the roof for a picturesque view!The Museum of Comic & Cartoon Art594 Broadway212-254-3511A trip to Gotham City isnt complete without celebrating the comic and cartoon world. Explore all genres, including animation, anime, comics, illustration, sports cartoons and more... all at this fun little downtown museum.Whitney Museum of American Art945 Madison Ave. 212-570-3600With a focus on 20th- and 21st-century American art, the Whitney concentrates on a stunning collection spanning a wide variety of media. It focuses on the work of living artists, as well as some of the most important works from the past century.The Museum of Biblical Art1865 Broadway 212-408-1500Encouraging interfaith dialogue, MOBIA celebrates art related to the Bible and its legacy in both the Jewish and Christian traditions. Explore and decode the symbols used to connect art to religion in this warm and knowledgeable museum.Merchants House Museum29 E. 4th St.212-777-1089The only family home in NYC completely preserved, intact since the 19th century makes this museum the real deal, according to The New York Times. The elegant red brick house is like a portal back in time, offering a true glimpse of old New York.
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