Empire State Building
The Observatory Deck is currently open on weekdays from 10am to midnight. Regular hours on weekends. You must use the main 350 Fifth Avenue entrance. The Cathedral of the Skies," as it has been called, identifies New York City more than any other feature in this landmark filled city. Since its opening in 1931, the 1,453 foot skyscraper has attracted 120 million people to its observatories. 3.6 million a year! What would romantic NYC be without going to the top of the Empire State Building? Seen in movies from Affair to Remember to Sleepless in Seattle...even King Kong brought a date up here! Each year on St. Valentine's Day, several couples take their vows here. Bon chance!
TOP OF THE ROCK
The view itself is unique and astonishing. Unobstructed for 360 degrees from the 70th floor, the breathtaking landscape stretches for miles in every direction from Central Park and the northern half of Manhattan to New York City's other landmarks including the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Hudson River, the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty!
Statue of Liberty
The National Parks Service has reopened Liberty Island to visitors but access is limited.
Next to the flag, it's America's most famous symbol for freedom - an icon for the immigrant, Liberty Enlightening the World as it is officially titled is familiarly the Statue of Liberty. Standing 151 feet above New York Harbor since 1886, the ferry brings you to her feet on Liberty Island. If you want to climb the 354 step narrow winding staircase inside the Statue, get there early, long lines can mean a 3-hour ascent.
Rockafeller Center
Having been built to meet the needs of the people, Rockefeller Center has been a favorite spot for both New Yorkers and tourists. Visit the outdoor cafe, site of the ice skating rink, or Radio City Music Hall, the 6,000 seat former movie palace. Head underground through the labyrinth of passages connecting 14 of the 19 buildings or rise 65 stories to the Rainbow Room. If you've come to NYC to shop, Rockefeller Center has some great stores including H&M the hip clothing store. Whatever it is, Rockefeller Center is sure to have it.
Central Park
Central Park, located in central Manhattan in New York City, is a magnificent 843-acre oasis offering NYC residents, visitors and tourists a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. From Sheep Meadow to the Great Lawn there is so much to see and do inside one our country’s most pastoral landmarks. Popular Central Park activities include a stroll along the Mall, carriage ride in a traditional hansom cab, intimate rickshaw ride, rowboat ride on the Lake, walk around Strawberry Fields, time in the Children's Zoo with the kids or a game of softball are just a taste of what you'll find in Central Park.
Times Square
Times Square has it all. You can find first class lodging, all varieties of dining, entertainment, as well as tours of all parts of the city, shopping and nightlife in this exciting, vibrant and historic landmark in New York City. There are always events and attractions to be seen in Times Square, in the heart of the City that never sleeps. Visitors to Times Square can find all sorts of fun, exciting and informative tours to explore other parts of the city. Choose from walking, bike, bus, food, limo, TV, landmark, ethnic or water tours. These tours will allow you to visit all major landmarks, sights, and attractions in every part of New York City, showing the diversity, culture, and history of this great metropolis.
United Nations
Behind the 192 waving flags representing the member countries stands a 39 story monolith known as the Secretariat Building. Along with the General Assembly Building, conference buildings and Dag Hammarskjold Library, the United Nations attempts to maintain peace, protect human rights and promote development throughout the world on a 6 block stretch of land along the East River.When you enter the gates of the United Nations, you're actually leaving New York City. This 18-acres is an international territory belonging to all the member countries.
Rose Center for Earth and Space
The brand new, state-of-the-art center will take you to from the inner workings of our planet to the outer limits of the galaxy. The 87-foot sphere which appears to float in a glass-walled cube houses the new Hayden Planetarium, featuring the most technologically advanced Space Theater in the world, in which visitors can experience Space Shows of incredible realism. The Planetarium, as well as the "Big Bang Theater" -- a dramatic re-creation of the first minutes of the origins of the universe, the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Hall of the Universe, which examines issues such as how the universe evolved.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City's grand museum! Journeying through the art of mankind can be a overwhelming yet joyous experience. From Ancient Egypt through the Renaissance to American masters, try and take your time going through each section. You won't get to see everything but what you do see will be memorable.
