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Central Park

Things To Do > Outdoor Activities > Sports

Central Park is an 843 acre carpet of green. Smack bang in the middle of Manhattan, it is an oasis from the insanity - lush lawns, cool forests, water and wooded paths. In summer it swarms with…Read More

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The Empire State Building

Things To Do > Attractions > Family Fun

The Empire State Building is one of the New York skyline's most famous landmarks. It is a limestone classic, built in 410 days at a cost of $40 million during the Depression. I always think of it as…Read More

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Gray Line New York Sightseeing

Things To Do > Tours > Walking Tours

The night tour is very good and it takes in a lot of the sights from the uptown, downtown, and Brooklyn tours but, yes, you’ve guessed it, at night. You need to pick your timing here. The tours…Read More

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (The)

Things To Do > Attractions > Family Fun

Quiet Spaces: Asian Art WingBy Hun OhmThe Asian Art wing contains works from all across the continent and is well worth a visit. From exquisite celadon vases to imposing stone guardians, the…Read More

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Statue of Liberty (The)

Things To Do > Attractions > Tourist Attractions

We bought our tickets to the Statue of Liberty at Castle Clinton. $12 tickets get you passage only on the Circle Line ferry. For $18 you get an audio tour. Our son's ticket cost $5. You need a…Read More

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Ground Zero

Things To Do > Attractions > Tourist Attractions

We were privileged to be in New York during the 3rd anniversary of 9/11. Our hotel was opposite Ground Zero, so we only had to walk outside to appreciate the atmosphere. We went out after breakfast and…Read More

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The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Things To Do > Attractions > Museums

New York is a city of museums. It is a city full of art and art galleries. It can even be overwhelming at times. However, the one place that seems to have it all under one roof is MoMA (The Museum…Read More

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American Museum of Natural History

Things To Do > Attractions > Museums

When I was small, my parents always knew what I wanted to do that weekend when my reply would be, “I want to see the big elephant!” Unlike soldiers, for whom “going to see the elephant” was a metaphor…Read More

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Brooklyn Bridge

Things To Do > Attractions > Tourist Attractions

My last stop in New York, before heading back to the hotel for my luggage and then Grand Central for the train back to Connecticut, was the Brooklyn Bridge. For some reason I’ve always been fascinated…Read More

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Times Square

Things To Do > Attractions > Tourist Attractions

Named after the New York Times, which moved here in 1924, Times Square is a vibrant, neon-lit area in the heart of the Theater District. Once populated by peep shows and sex shops, it has undergone a…Read More

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