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Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Best places in NY.

1. Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

42nd Street P.42nd Street Photo: view some of the worlds best art and take some excellent photos, (flash off please)http://www.metmuseum.org/

Empire State Building is one of Best places in NY.

2. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1172 tips and reviews

42nd Street P.42nd Street Photo: this should be your first stop after you get your camera from us. We are down the street from here, Super fun ride at the top http://www.esbnyc.com/ ,

Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene is one of Best places in NY.

3. Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene

176 Lafayette Ave. (btw Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Clinton Hill · 143 tips and reviews

42nd Street P.42nd Street Photo: Lots of cool vendors, home made gourmet foods and artwork and great deals on tons of one of a kind trinkets, you can also get some unique photos of people and items here http://www.brooklynflea.com/

4. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews

42nd Street P.42nd Street Photo: Grab some delicious food, and great some cool photos to share with your friends and family, you wont believe your still in New Yorkhttp://www.explorechinatown.com/

Statue of Liberty is one of Best places in NY.

5. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 701 tips and reviews

42nd Street P.42nd Street Photo: Nice Cruises available at http://www.statuecruises.com/

6. Terminal 5

John F. Kennedy International Airport, Queens, NY
Airport Terminal · Jamaica · 548 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Thanks to JetBlue, you can get free wi-fi here in Terminal 5!

7. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

6.4
JFK Expy (Van Wyck Expy), Queens, NY
International Airport · Jamaica · 3382 tips and reviews

SkyMallSkyMall: Next time you are traveling to and from New York City, go the "Green" way and use the subway and connect with the Airtrain. It only cost 5 dollars to use the Airtrain to/from Howard Beach or Sutphin s

Central Park is one of Best places in NY.

8. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1838 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: Home to some of New York's most famous concerts. Diana Ross literally singing in the rain, Simon & Garfunkel, Garth Brooks and Dave Matthews Band have all played Central Park.

Rockefeller Center is one of Best places in NY.

9. Rockefeller Center

9.2
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “In the bank at Rockefeller Plaza where he went to cash a check, the long-haired guard asked in a whisper if he could touch Mr. Zuckerman’s coat.” —Philip Roth, “Smart Money.” Read more.

Times Square is one of Best places in NY.

10. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2355 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.

Empire State Building is one of Best places in NY.

11. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1172 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.

Brooklyn Bridge is one of Best places in NY.

12. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903 and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.

National September 11 Memorial is one of Best places in NY.

13. National September 11 Memorial

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

HuffPostHuffPost: Today Queen Elizabeth plans to visit the site for the first time and will lay a wreath in tribute to the thousands who died in the 9/11 attack, including 67 Britons. Read more.

St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of Best places in NY.

14. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 305 tips and reviews
The Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of Best places in NY.

15. The Rink at Rockefeller Center

8.2
600 5th Ave (W 50th St), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Rockefeller Center · 41 tips and reviews

16. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.4
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

Jessica S.Jessica Schroer: If you want a great view of New York City...this is the place.

Grand Central Terminal is one of Best places in NY.

17. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews
Madison Square Garden is one of Best places in NY.

18. Madison Square Garden

8.8
4 Penn Plz (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Basketball Stadium · 1000 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of Best places in NY.

19. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews
Union Square Ventures is one of Best places in NY.

20. Union Square Ventures

817 Broadway Fl 14 (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Office · Greenwich Village · 21 tips and reviews
Top of The Standard is one of Best places in NY.

21. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews
MetLife Stadium is one of Best places in NY.

22. MetLife Stadium

8.8
1 Metlife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ
Football Stadium · 551 tips and reviews
Conservatory Garden is one of Best places in NY.

23. Conservatory Garden

9.5
1231 5th Ave (at 105th St), New York, NY
Garden · Central Park · 66 tips and reviews

Tiffany & CoTiffany & Co: Tucked away are the conservatory gardens of French, English and Italian design, each fragrant with the blooms of the season. Here you will escape the crowds, the noise and bustle of the city.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of Best places in NY.

24. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.6
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews
Bull Moose Dog Run is one of Best places in NY.

25. Bull Moose Dog Run

8.2
W 81st St. (btwn Columbus & Central Park West), New York, NY
Dog Park · Upper West Side · 15 tips and reviews
Tortilla Flats is one of Best places in NY.

26. Tortilla Flats

767 Washington St (at W. 12th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 122 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Try the huge margaritas!

Chase Bank is one of Best places in NY.

27. Chase Bank

5.5
28 Liberty St (btwn Nassau & William St), New York, NY
Bank · Financial District · 23 tips and reviews
Ford Foundation is one of Best places in NY.

28. Ford Foundation

320 E 43rd St Fl 4 (Entrance at W 42nd St btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Office · Tudor City · 10 tips and reviews
Citicorp Building is one of Best places in NY.

29. Citicorp Building

399 Park Ave (btw 53rd St and 54th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown East · No tips or reviews
American Museum of Natural History is one of Best places in NY.

30. 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 · 1398 tips and reviews
Washington Square Park is one of Best places in NY.

31. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 711 tips and reviews
National September 11 Memorial is one of Best places in NY.

32. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 869 tips and reviews
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of Best places in NY.

33. 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
Little Italy is one of Best places in NY.

34. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews
South Street Seaport is one of Best places in NY.

35. South Street Seaport

8.9
South St (Pier 17), New York, NY
Harbor or Marina · Financial District · 225 tips and reviews
Battery Park is one of Best places in NY.

36. Battery Park

9.2
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 302 tips and reviews
Ellis Island Immigration Museum is one of Best places in NY.

37. Ellis Island Immigration Museum

8.7
Ellis Island, Jersey City, NJ
History Museum · Ellis Island · 166 tips and reviews
Bryant Park is one of Best places in NY.

38. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews
Carnegie Hall is one of Best places in NY.

39. Carnegie Hall

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

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best concert auditorium in NYC hosts the world’s greatest orchestras, instrumentalists and singers. Lately, prominent world-music acts and even rock bands have been added to the mix. Read more.