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#121 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Aug 9, 2006 "Honestly did not expect such class."
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#122 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
This Daniel Burnham design got its moniker because, as you might guess, it resembles an iron.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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- Oct 25, 2007 "Strange building"
- Feb 8, 2002 "World's Greatest Building"
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#123 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Department store
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- Oct 18, 2005 "Simply and consistently WOW !"
- Aug 10, 2004 "Shopping Oasis"
The boyhood home (1858-1872) of the only United States President born in New York City. The site includes galleries and 1865 period rooms that relate the story of young Teddy Roosevelt, his ranch days, presidency and exploration period.
Attraction type: Historic home; History museum; Historic site; Monument; Other
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The Museum at Eldridge Street , located in the National Historic Landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue, is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm and is accessible by guided tour only. Tours...
Attraction type: Religious site; Other; Museum
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#127 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Performance
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- Jul 23, 2008 "Great family show in New York"
- Apr 17, 2008 "Infantile"
- Jan 25, 2008 "They are Blue, Man!"
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#129 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
A dizzying virtual tour of the universe (from the comfort of your seat) is just one of the exhibits at the Rose.
Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium; Architectural building
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#130 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Performance
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- Jul 23, 2008 "Amazingggg"
- Jun 19, 2008 "amazing show"
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#131 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Other
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- Jul 5, 2008 "Excellent customer service"
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#133 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
To make your visit to the Empire State Building as memorable as possible: DO: Purchase your tickets on the official ESB website Empire State Building--Official Internet Site before your trip. You...
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Architectural building; Observation deck/tower
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- Jul 22, 2008 "Big hassle for a big view."
- Jul 22, 2008 "Fantastic"
- Jul 21, 2008 "Get the Fast Pass"
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#135 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco; Gay bar
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- May 15, 2006 "Sprinkle my Ashes on the dancefloor !!!!!!"
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#136 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Jazz club in Greenwich Village.
Attraction type: Jazz bar
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- Dec 9, 2007 "A lovely Sunday lunch"
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#137 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco; Theater
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- Feb 25, 2008 "Nice place for an intimate concert experience in NYC"
- Jul 22, 2006 "Cozy laid back intimate and not at all stuffy"
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#138 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Other; History museum; Specialty museum
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- Feb 27, 2008 "In Depth Look at the Financial Markets"
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#139 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Performance
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- May 19, 2008 "If you're looking for something different and fun"
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#140 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Performance
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#141 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Spa
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- Jun 2, 2008 "Great spa in Ny"
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#142 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Spa
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- Jun 4, 2008 "Relax and Detox in New York City / Soho"
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#143 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Bar/club
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#144 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Shop; Specialty shop
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- Oct 17, 2005 "I Love S. Mimi's"
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#145 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Find this Ivy League university on the Upper West Side.
Attraction type: Educational site
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- Jul 8, 2007 "NYC gem"
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#146 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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- Oct 3, 2006 "Great Fun For Everyone"
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#147 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Greenwich Village comedy club.
Attraction type: Theater; Comedy club
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- Apr 2, 2008 "Reasonable for New York City"
- Oct 22, 2007 "Pee in your pants comedy"
- Apr 15, 2006 "Horrible Door staff"
National research library dedicated to documenting the experiences of peoples of African descent throughout the world.
Attraction type: Other; Library; Educational site
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#150 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Once serving as the United States Army headquarters during the War of 1812, this historical monument commemorates the 1811 West Battery Fort built to defend New York Harbor.
Attraction type: Monument
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- May 22, 2008 "You'll go past it so don't overlook it"
- Apr 19, 2008 "Give it a look"
- Oct 22, 2007 "often overlooked"
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#151 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Founded in 1996, The Skyscraper Museum is a private, not-for-profit, educational corporation devoted to the study of high-rise building, past, present, and future. Located in New York City, the...
Attraction type: History museum; Specialty museum; Educational site
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- Oct 15, 2006 "Small but Interesting Museum"
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#152 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
The largest mausoleum in the U.S. is the burial site of Ulysses and Julia Grant.
Attraction type: Monument; Cemetery; Other
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- May 21, 2008 "bit of history, with a Napoleon like flair"
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#153 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Visitors can select from more than 50,000 radio and television program tapes to listen or watch at one of this museum's 96 radio and television consoles.
Attraction type: Specialty museum; Other
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- Mar 31, 2008 "It's ok"
- May 29, 2007 "My favorite museum"
- Oct 15, 2006 "We Enjoyed It"
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#154 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Fountain
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- Feb 9, 2008 "Favorite Place"
- Aug 8, 2007 "My favorite place in the US"
Founded in 1980, this small museum attempts to preserve and interpret the history and culture of Chinese and their descendents in the Western Hemisphere.
Attraction type: Other; History museum; Specialty museum
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An old world way of shopping where you can find fruits, vegetables, meats, deli specialties, plants, imported delicacies and have a good sandwich and cup of coffee at the same time. People from the...
Attraction type: Specialty shop; Flea/street market; Street
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#157 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Spa
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- Jun 9, 2008 "Great scrub, comparable to hammam experience"
- Apr 27, 2008 "Do not go by the bad reviews"
- Jan 12, 2008 "Great Treatments O.K. facility"
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#158 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jun 1, 2008 "Great place to VIEW Grand Central Station"
- May 9, 2008 "Hidden Gem"
- Dec 6, 2007 "unusual place for a cocktail but staff with serious attitude"
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#159 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Apr 9, 2008 "City Opera Thrift Shop"
- Oct 19, 2003 "Opera thrift"
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#160 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Theater
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- Sep 21, 2007 "A Great Evening"
- Apr 22, 2007 "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
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#161 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Apr 19, 2006 "The Best Scotch and Even Better People!"
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#162 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Department store
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- Jan 11, 2008 "Poor effort for Christmas 2007"
- Oct 30, 2007 "practicality& elegance under the same roof"
- Oct 25, 2007 "Little brown bag"
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#163 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Mar 20, 2008 "Awesome Record Shop"
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#164 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Greenwich Village bar with a lusty atmosphere.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Mar 31, 2008 "Meilleur endroit à NYC"
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#165 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Spa
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- Mar 27, 2008 "Great experience at Essential Therapy"
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#166 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Aug 11, 2003 "Eileen Fisher, New York City"
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#167 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Department store
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- Feb 10, 2006 "A Must See in NYC for a Shopping Paradise!!!"
- May 4, 2005 "Pure Heaven!"
- Mar 24, 2005 "Premiere Shopping in NYC!"
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#169 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jun 29, 2006 "Best Cocktails in NYC"
- Jun 10, 2005 "Cosy retro style cocktail bar"
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#170 of 1,313 attractions in New York City
Originally built in 1869 as a lookout, this Rococo-style castle now houses the Henry Luce Nature Observatory and weather measuring devices.
Attraction type: Castle; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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- Sep 11, 2007 "Nice place."
- Sep 6, 2007 "Great View of Central Park"
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