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Katz's Delicatessen is one of NYC.

1. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of NYC.

2. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.6
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews
Gray's Papaya is one of NYC.

3. Gray's Papaya

8.2
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · 246 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Gray's opened in 1972. Has no place to sit but the turnover is quick. Gray's is featured in films such as 1997 "Fools Rush In" and 1993 Michael J Fox film "For Love or Money." More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of NYC.

4. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Read more.

American Museum of Natural History is one of NYC.

5. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Carlos S.Carlos Sessa: You can enter the museum from the back to avoid long queues in the front door.

Empire State Building is one of NYC.

6. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1173 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Empire State Building opened ahead of schedule in 1931 taking only one year and 45 days to build. It is currently the tallest building in NYC.

National September 11 Memorial is one of NYC.

7. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 869 tips and reviews

FabianFabian: If you're in NYC, go pay your respects. Its the least any of us can do.

Crif Dogs is one of NYC.

8. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews
Rice to Riches is one of NYC.

9. Rice to Riches

8.5
37 Spring St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoLita · 395 tips and reviews

Advertising WeekAdvertising Week: If you're in the mood for something sweet, then rice pudding is the way to go. So many heavenly flavors to choose from. Personal favorites are the original & the rum raisin. Oh, and for a dollar more

Toys"R"Us is one of NYC.

10. Toys"R"Us

1514 Broadway (btwn 44th & 45th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Theater District · 245 tips and reviews

DaynahDaynah: Stop in and just play with the toys! It's like an amusement park in there! I really enjoy the Lego.

Lombardi's Pizza is one of NYC.

11. Lombardi's Pizza

8.2
32 Spring St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 535 tips and reviews

KentKent: First pizzeria in the US? Oh yaaaaa, I am so there. Read more.

SoHo is one of NYC.

12. SoHo

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 146 tips and reviews
Little Italy is one of NYC.

13. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of NYC.

14. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews
Bronx Zoo is one of NYC.

15. Bronx Zoo

9.0
2300 Southern Blvd (at Boston Rd), Bronx, NY
Zoo · Bronx Park · 342 tips and reviews
Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of NYC.

16. Chipotle Mexican Grill

6.7
680 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave bet 21st & 22nd St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 38 tips and reviews
White Castle is one of NYC.

17. White Castle

525 8th Ave (btwn 36th & 37th St), New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · Garment District · 51 tips and reviews
United Nations is one of NYC.

18. United Nations

760 United Nations Plz (at 1st Ave & E 46th St), New York, NY
Government Building · Turtle Bay · 127 tips and reviews
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of NYC.

19. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.2
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 528 tips and reviews
Rockefeller Center is one of NYC.

20. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews
Grand Central Terminal is one of NYC.

21. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews
Williamsburg Bridge is one of NYC.

22. Williamsburg Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn, NY
Bridge · 202 tips and reviews
Architecture and Design is one of NYC.

23. Architecture and Design

9.1
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY
Exhibit · Midtown East · 24 tips and reviews
Junior's Restaurant & Bakery is one of NYC.

24. Junior's Restaurant & Bakery

8.6
1515 Broadway (at W 45th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 727 tips and reviews
St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of NYC.

25. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 305 tips and reviews
Central Park is one of NYC.

26. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1838 tips and reviews
The New York Historical is one of NYC.

27. The New York Historical

8.9
170 Central Park W (at W 77th St), New York, NY
History Museum · Upper West Side · 93 tips and reviews
Radio City Music Hall is one of NYC.

28. Radio City Music Hall

9.4
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 391 tips and reviews
Times Square is one of NYC.

29. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2356 tips and reviews
Barnes & Noble is one of NYC.

30. Barnes & Noble

8.7
33 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bookstore · Union Square · 294 tips and reviews
Forever 21 is one of NYC.

31. Forever 21

7.0
1540 Broadway (btwn 45th & 46th St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Theater District · 198 tips and reviews
Macy's is one of NYC.

32. Macy's

7.8
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1065 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of NYC.

33. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews
High Line is one of NYC.

34. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
Nespresso Boutique Bar is one of NYC.

35. Nespresso Boutique Bar

761 Madison Ave (btwn E 65th & E 66th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 73 tips and reviews
Naruto Ramen is one of NYC.

36. Naruto Ramen

7.4
1596 3rd Ave (at E 90th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Yorkville · 162 tips and reviews
Pier 25 - Hudson River Park is one of NYC.

37. Pier 25 - Hudson River Park

9.4
West Side Highway (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Park · Tribeca · 44 tips and reviews
Eataly Flatiron is one of NYC.

38. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews
Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of NYC.

39. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

40. Columbus Circle

8.6
Columbus Cir (Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Plaza · 232 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: Did you know that Columbus Circle is the point from which all official distances from New York City are measured?

The Shops at Columbus Circle is one of NYC.

41. The Shops at Columbus Circle

8.1
10 Columbus Cir (btwn W 58th & W 60th St), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Central Park · 198 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of NYC.

42. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 tips and reviews
Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of NYC.

43. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.5
1288 1st Ave (E 69TH st), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper East Side · 10 tips and reviews
Zuccotti Park is one of NYC.

44. Zuccotti Park

7.2
117 Trinity Pl (btwn Liberty & Cedar St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 60 tips and reviews
The Dead Rabbit is one of NYC.

45. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 488 tips and reviews
Statue of Liberty is one of NYC.

46. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews
Ellis Island Immigration Museum is one of NYC.

47. Ellis Island Immigration Museum

8.7
Ellis Island, Jersey City, NJ
History Museum · Ellis Island · 166 tips and reviews
Financial District is one of NYC.

48. Financial District

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 43 tips and reviews
Frederick P. Rose Hall is one of NYC.

49. Frederick P. Rose Hall

8.9
10 Columbus Cir (at 60th St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 71 tips and reviews
FAO Schwarz is one of NYC.

50. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews
NYU Stern School of Business is one of NYC.

51. NYU Stern School of Business

44 W 4th St (at Washington Sq E), New York, NY
College Academic Building · Greenwich Village · 85 tips and reviews
The North Face is one of NYC.

52. The North Face

139 Wooster Street, New York, NY
Sporting Goods Retail · SoHo · 8 tips and reviews
Apple Upper West Side is one of NYC.

53. Apple Upper West Side

8.5
1981 Broadway (at W 67th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Lincoln Square · 143 tips and reviews
Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of NYC.

54. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.4
269 Amsterdam Ave Frnt 1 (Amsterdam & 72nd), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 72 tips and reviews
Nathan's Famous is one of NYC.

55. Nathan's Famous

6.2
761 7th Ave (50th Street), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Theater District · 4 tips and reviews
H&H Bagels is one of NYC.

56. H&H Bagels

8.6
1551 2nd Ave (at E 80th St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Yorkville · 159 tips and reviews