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Alana's Saved Places
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of Alana's Saved Places.

1. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1869 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Check out the big new exhibit on Abstract Expressionism running from October 3, 2010, to April 25, 2011. Virtually all of the art — 300 works by 30 artists — comes from the museum's own collection. Read more.

Space Needle is one of Alana's Saved Places.

2. Space Needle

8.8
400 Broad St, Seattle, WA
Monument · Lower Queen Anne · 424 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built for the 1962 World Expo, Space Needle distinctive structure, rising 600-plus feet above Seattle Center , has since become Seattle's most famous landmark.

Locanda Verde is one of Alana's Saved Places.

3. Locanda Verde

9.0
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 507 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Look out for luminaries of the financial, film, and TV industries at this casual Italian restaurant. The most popular dishes are "My Grandmothers' Ravioli" and the slow-cooked lamb sandwich, both $16. Read more.

The House is one of Alana's Saved Places.

4. The House

121 E 17th St (at Irving Pl.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Union Square · 72 tips and reviews
The STRAT Hotel, Casino and Skypod is one of Alana's Saved Places.

5. The STRAT Hotel, Casino and Skypod

7.6
2000 Las Vegas Blvd S (at E Sahara Ave), Las Vegas, NV
Casino · Gateway District · 426 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The original plans envisioned this to be the world's tallest freestanding structure. But due to possible inference with the airport, the tower was reduced to the current height 1,149 ft.

Carnegie Hall is one of Alana's Saved Places.

6. Carnegie Hall

9.3
881 7th Ave (at W 57th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Theater District · 111 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Construction began in 1890 and it was named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction. It opened May 5 1891 with a concert conducted by Walter Damrosch & composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of Alana's Saved Places.

7. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

9.0
Pier 86 (at W 46th St & 12th Ave), New York, NY
History Museum · Hell's Kitchen · 347 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Bill White, who was president of the museum, resigned abruptly on May 19, 2010, one year after the New York State Attorney General began investigating him. Read more.

ABC Kitchen is one of Alana's Saved Places.

8. ABC Kitchen

9.3
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 720 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Don't let the homey atmosphere fool you; make a reservation at least a week in advance. Popular lunch items include include the turkey sandwich, cheeseburger, and the whole wheat pizzas. Read more.

Jean-Georges is one of Alana's Saved Places.

9. Jean-Georges

8.5
1 Central Park W (btwn W 60th & W 61st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 285 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Ed Koch may no longer be mayor of New York, but if he used Foursquare, he'd probably be the mayor of this restaurant. Once a month, Koch invites members of his administration to an elegant lunch here. Read more.

High Line is one of Alana's Saved Places.

10. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of Alana's Saved Places.

11. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.6
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Check out Julie Mehretu's exhibition, "Grey Area," her representation of post-war Berlin in which the dynamism of urban life confronts decay and change. It's open through October 6, 2010. Read more.

David H. Koch Theater is one of Alana's Saved Places.

12. David H. Koch Theater

9.4
Lincoln Center Plaza (at W 63rd St & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Lincoln Square · 64 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Five new productions in the New York City Ballet's spring season include the work of an unusual collaborator: architect Santiago Calatrava. He's known for sweeping, futuristic shapes. Read more.

Golden Gate Bridge is one of Alana's Saved Places.

13. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 812 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Golden Gate Bridge was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, & has become an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and CA.

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza is one of Alana's Saved Places.

14. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

7.6
321 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 567 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The artichoke slice, which comes slathered in gooey artichoke sauce, is the shop's specialty. There's no seating inside here, though, so you'll have to take your pizza and beer elsewhere. Read more.

Alcatraz Island is one of Alana's Saved Places.

15. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz" spent 17 years in cell #42. Segregated from the prisoners, he turned to birds for company. He was the inspiration for the 1962 movie starring Burt Lancaster.

Georgia Aquarium is one of Alana's Saved Places.

16. Georgia Aquarium

9.1
225 Baker St NW (at Luckie St NW), Atlanta, GA
Aquarium · Downtown Atlanta · 625 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: It's the world's largest aquarium housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium was built as a gift to the city of Atlanta from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus in 2001.

Christie's is one of Alana's Saved Places.

17. Christie's

8.7
20 Rockefeller Plaza (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Auction House · Rockefeller Center · 22 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The most expensive piece of artwork ever sold at auction, Pablo Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust," went for $106.5 million to an anonymous bidder here. Read more.

Pulino's is one of Alana's Saved Places.

18. Pulino's

282 Bowery (at E Houston St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 210 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try it for brunch: bloody marys, egg dishes and savory or dessert pizzas made with house-cured sausages and meats dominate the menu ($8-$16). Read more.

Hecho en Dumbo is one of Alana's Saved Places.

19. Hecho en Dumbo

354 Bowery (btwn Great Jones & E.4th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoHo · 190 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Standouts on the daily brunch menu include the earthy and rich enmoladas with duck meat (tortillas dipped in mole sauce, filled and rolled) for $12. Read more.

Peter Luger Steak House is one of Alana's Saved Places.

20. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 692 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This decidedly old-school steakhouse is a rite of passage for Wall Street traders willing to shell out $88 for the signature porterhouse for two. Lunch reservations are doable, but bring cash. Read more.