NYC Must See
Parks & Nature
As we know, New York can get busy...These are a couple of my favorite places to relax and unwind.
Fort Tryon Park
Dr To BroadwayInwood Hill Park
Seaman AvenueIt's gorgeous and a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. I like the Bronx Botanical Garden more, but this one is great during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
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I-Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Gem!
990 Washington AveIt's gorgeous and a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. I like the Bronx Botanical Garden more, but this one is great during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Located in Midtown Manhattan, (close to Times Square) Bryant Park is visited by over 6 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world. Check out everything you can do in the park year-round at bryantpark.org!
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Bryant Park
Located in Midtown Manhattan, (close to Times Square) Bryant Park is visited by over 6 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world. Check out everything you can do in the park year-round at bryantpark.org!
This park is as iconic as Central Park. It moves like a vein through New York, giving the user a glimpse from up above.
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The High Line
This park is as iconic as Central Park. It moves like a vein through New York, giving the user a glimpse from up above.
Food Scene
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StAmazing Pizza!
An iconic place where you can eat your way through New York. Located in the old Nabisco factory...Yes, where Oreos were invented....this market has loads to choose from and serves as the headquarters for YouTube, MLB and Google...plus has sample sales.
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Imarike ye-Chelsea
75 9th AveAn iconic place where you can eat your way through New York. Located in the old Nabisco factory...Yes, where Oreos were invented....this market has loads to choose from and serves as the headquarters for YouTube, MLB and Google...plus has sample sales.
Museums
Some of my all-time favorite museums that are a must-see!!
Its free! Its donation bases even though they may ask you to pay. Its a suggested donation.
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIts free! Its donation bases even though they may ask you to pay. Its a suggested donation.
This is an interactive design museum located in the famous museum mile of NYC. It also happens to be my favorite museum in all of NYC.
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st StThis is an interactive design museum located in the famous museum mile of NYC. It also happens to be my favorite museum in all of NYC.
The art isn't that great but the architecture and views make up for it! It is also a suggested donation so please check that out. It's only a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
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I-Cloister Center of Medieval Art
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe art isn't that great but the architecture and views make up for it! It is also a suggested donation so please check that out. It's only a 5-minute walk from the apartment.
The iconic NYC natural history museum has just underwent a renovation and is a sight to see. It is also a free museum.
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Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestThe iconic NYC natural history museum has just underwent a renovation and is a sight to see. It is also a free museum.
Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyThe Tenement Museum is a great place to learn about the history of our city's roots. You'll be transported back in time to see how early immigrants lived in the tenements on the lower East side. The tours typically last one hour and usually require stair climbing. Not good for children under 6. Check their website for tours and times. Reservations are a must!
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThe Tenement Museum is a great place to learn about the history of our city's roots. You'll be transported back in time to see how early immigrants lived in the tenements on the lower East side. The tours typically last one hour and usually require stair climbing. Not good for children under 6. Check their website for tours and times. Reservations are a must!
I-Museum ye-9/11 Tribute
92 Greenwich StThe Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is centrally located in Midtown and offers a unique collection of permanent and rotating modern art exhibits. Admission is free on Friday nights from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is centrally located in Midtown and offers a unique collection of permanent and rotating modern art exhibits. Admission is free on Friday nights from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Iconic
Visit twice, once in the day and once at night to see the lights.
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Times Square
Visit twice, once in the day and once at night to see the lights.
Make sure to go at sunset and bring your ID or passport. Buy your tickets ahead of time and make sure to get their early.
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Empire State Building
20 West 34th StreetMake sure to go at sunset and bring your ID or passport. Buy your tickets ahead of time and make sure to get their early.
A must see!! especially during the holidays.
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I-Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaA must see!! especially during the holidays.
Isibhakabhaka saseNtshona seMemorial ye-9/11
180 Greenwich StLady Liberty!! You can't leave New York without giving her a visit. Make sure you buy your tickets online or at the Battery Fort. You will meet people along the way trying to sell you tickets at 'reduced' fares...STAY AWAY.
A free way to see her is by taking the Staten Island ferry...but you won't stop on the island.
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Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandLady Liberty!! You can't leave New York without giving her a visit. Make sure you buy your tickets online or at the Battery Fort. You will meet people along the way trying to sell you tickets at 'reduced' fares...STAY AWAY.
A free way to see her is by taking the Staten Island ferry...but you won't stop on the island.
A definite must-see. Try to walk across it during sunset. Get some Grimaldi's pizza once you're on the other side.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeA definite must-see. Try to walk across it during sunset. Get some Grimaldi's pizza once you're on the other side.
Grand Central Terminal
89 East 42nd StreetYou must see the whisper tunnels.
Sightseeing
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdA fun place to spend the day.