- New York City is a fun-packed metropolis of endless activities. Whether you choose to spend time in the theater district, peruse the museums of museum mile, shop in Fifth Avenue stores, enjoy fine ethnic cuisine, or just tour the many sites of the city, having a bullet point list of the "must see" spots will ensure that New York never ceases to amaze you.
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1. Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater has launched countless careers in entertainment and continues to do so with Amateur Night every Wednesday. The theater also offers a tour of the facility, which includes a behind the scenes and backstage look.
Apollo Theater
253 West 125th Street
New York, New York 10027
(212) 531-5300
www.apollotheater.org
2. Cathedral Church of Saint John The Divine
The extensive grounds and architecture of this cathedral provide visitors with breath-taking views of beautifully manicured grounds and gardens, awe-inspiring chapels, interior décor, stained glass windows and artwork. The cathedral houses the famous Textile Conservation Lab and offers informative tours, lectures, and workshops.
Cathedral Church of Saint John The Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, New York 10025
(212) 316-7540
www.stjohndivine.org
3. Central Park
Visitors are always delighted to discover a multitude of activities within the park. A few of the park's features include horse-and-carriage rides, bicycling, rowing, canoeing, dining, checking out the zoo, walking tours, attending concerts and productions, the nature Observatory, the Conservatory Garden, Victorian Gardens and a tour of Central Park bridges. The park is open seven days a week.
Central Park
14 E. 60th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 310-6600
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4. Lincoln Center
The Lincoln Center houses the famed Metropolitan Opera, Alice Tully Music Hall and Lincoln Center Theater. Visitors are offered dining venues, group tours, guided tours, art exhibitions and performances and shopping opportunities.
Lincoln Center
70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
(212) 875-5000
www.lincolncenter.org
5. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Visitors are given photo opportunities with their favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. The museum offers daily tours and events, an after dark event and a 4-D cinema show. The museum is open 365 days a year.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
234 W. 42nd Street
New York, New York 10036
(800) 246-8872
www.madametussauds.com
6. Metropolitan Museum of Art
Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the largest art and cultural institutions in the world, housing more than 2 million installations from various countries. The museum offers concerts, lectures, study and research events, collection databases, gallery workshops for families and children, programs at The Cloisters (located in Fort Tryon Park) and special exhibitions.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1009 5th Avenue
New York, New York 10028
(212) 535-7710
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7. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is not only known to be one of the most important architectural structures in the world; it has also contained some of the most important pieces of art in art history. Designed by Franklin Lloyd Wright, the museum exhibits the works of a wide variety of artists, such as Kandinsky and other expressionists, French and German avant-gardes, impressionists and many photographers. The museum also offers guided tours and interactive discussions, films, courses, workshops, after-hours events and performances.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Avenue
New York, New York 10128
(212) 423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
8. Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was France's gift to the people of the United States, and it continues to amaze visitors and tourists year after year. Guided tours of Liberty Island are available for free when staff permit.
Statue of Liberty
National Park Services Liberty Island
New York, New York 10004
(212) 363-3200
www.nps.gov
9. Studio Museum in Harlem
Studio Museum in Harlem is a cultural museum that celebrates the art of African American artists and artists of color and their significance through an open display of art media. The Museum Store carries books and gift items reflective of African American art.
Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th Street
New York, New York 10027
(212) 864-4500
www.studiomuseum.org
10. Sylvia's
Sylvia's is known as The Queen of Soul Food, and the award-winning restaurant has many noted celebrities as loyal patrons. The restaurant's menu features items such as salmon cakes, corned beef hash, grilled catfish, cowpeas and rice, as well as several desserts.
Sylvia's
328 Lenox Avenue
New York, New York 10027
(212) 996-0660
www.sylviasrestaurant.com
