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New York

1. One World Trade Center

9.3
1 World Trade Ctr (btwn Fulton & West St), New York, NY
Structure · Financial District · 314 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Workers lower framework into place on the top levels of the first World Trade Center during construction in 1970, at the link. Read more.

2. Chrysler Building

8.5
405 Lexington Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Structure · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: The art deco skyscraper was the tallest building in the world for 11 months. See photos of its history on our photo archive website! Read more.

3. Deno's Wonder Wheel

8.6
1025 Boardwalk W, Brooklyn, NY
Attraction · Coney Island · 55 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Take a picture from the top like this one from 1947, and send your new view to @nydailynews on Twitter! Read more.

4. Luna Park

8.2
1000 Surf Ave (at W 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Amusement Park · Coney Island · 110 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: You've never seen Luna Park lit up like this! Click "More Info" to see a shot of classic Coney Island from 1924! Read more.

5. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: View of the Flatiron Building from Madison Square Park circa 1923. Click more info to view photo. Read more.

6. Tiffany & Co. - The Landmark

9.1
727 5th Ave (at E 57th St), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Midtown East · 250 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: The Vanderbilt family owned an enormous mansion here on 5th Ave and 57th which was torn down in 1927. Click "More Info" to see a historic pic of this gigantic home! Read more.

7. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Light streaming through the windows sets this cinematic shot of Grand Central Terminal, snapped in 1937! Read more.

8. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Check out this great aerial shot of the old RCA building casting its shadow over Rockefeller Center in 1934 after its construction, at the link! Read more.

9. 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

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Check out the view looking down on the Top of the Rock in this aerial shot from 1934! Read more.

10. The Rink at Rockefeller Center

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

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Get the view from above in this aerial shot of Rockefeller Plaza and the Ice Rink, at the link! Read more.

11. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.1
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Coney Island · 359 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Coney Island, Then and Now. Take a look at how New York's favorite resort has changed over the years. Photos at the link! Read more.

12. 86th Floor Observation Deck

8.6
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th Sts), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Koreatown · 242 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Opened on May 1st, 1931, the Empire State Building turns 80 this year! Visit our iconic photo gallery, at the link, for amazing images of the building's history! Read more.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York.

13. 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.

Nathan's Famous is one of New York.

14. Nathan's Famous

8.1
1310 Surf Ave (at Stillwell Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Coney Island · 360 tips and reviews

15. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Pier 83 (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Cruise · Hell's Kitchen · 145 tips and reviews

StewartStewart: Take the 3 hour cruise to see awesome parts of the Island. Stand at the bow at thr boat for the calmest ride and easiest photographs.

Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York.

16. 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.

17. Statue of Liberty

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

HuffPostHuffPost: The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. Read more.

Yankee Stadium is one of New York.

18. Yankee Stadium

8.9
1 E 161st St (btwn Jerome & River Ave), Bronx, NY
Baseball Stadium · Concourse Village · 1157 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The new stadium opened on April 2, 2009, when the Yankees hosted a workout day in front of fans from the Bronx community. The Yankees are the only team to inaugurate 2 stadiums with World Series wins.

19. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1839 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.

Times Square is one of New York.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: A group of real-estate developers have commissioned a study to rethink Canal Street as they ratchet up a controversial effort to allow for taller buildings along Chinatown's main thoroughfare. Read more.

23. 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.

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of New York.

24. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews
Crif Dogs is one of New York.

25. Crif Dogs

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

26. Madison Square Park

9.4
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 480 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of New York.

27. Shake Shack

8.9
691 8th Ave (at W 44th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 857 tips and reviews

28. Luke's Lobster

93 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 304 tips and reviews

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar says "get the crab roll." Read more.

Zabar's is one of New York.

29. Zabar's

9.0
2245 Broadway (at W 80th St), New York, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Upper West Side · 217 tips and reviews