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New York City
Whether it's your first visit or your 50th, New York City is a great destination for a weekend trip. See the landmark sights, catch a Broadway show or explore small, off-the-beaten-path museums like the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. Just as it has activities to suit every interest, New York City has hotel options to suit every pocketbook. Whether you're looking for a hip new hotel, an old standard or a budget inn, you'll have plenty of options.
 
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Sofitel New York
Hotel Giraffe
Affinia Manhattan
Eastgate Tower
Hotel Newton
Hotel 31



Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Hallowed groundHallowed ground
World Trade Center: This former landmark of the New York skyline was destroyed by acts of terrorism on September 11, 2001. The site and the surrounding area of rubble and devastation are now referred to as "Ground Zero."
Address: New York City, New York
The immigration experienceThe immigration experience
Lower East Side Tenement Museum: This museum, located in an actual tenement, is dedicated to interpreting and preserving the Lower East Side's immigrant history.
Address: 108 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, New York City, New York
Phone: 212-431-0233
Admission fee
Ellis Island: Visitors can retrace the steps of their ancestors at this famous landing point that welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States.
Address: New York Harbor, New York City, New York
Phone: 212 363 3206
Admission fee
Urban oasisUrban oasis
Central Park: Celebrities jog, walk and in-line skate beside common folk in this 843-acre escape, one of the truly great parks in the United States.
Address: 59th to 110th Streets, New York City, New York
Phone: 212-310-6600
Free admission
Classic viewClassic view
Empire State Building: One the most famous and storied buildings in the world boasts an 86th-floor observatory with spectacular views of New York City and beyond.
Address: 350 Fifth Avenue, Between 33rd and 34th Streets, New York City, New York
Phone: 212-736-3100
Admission fee
Museum highlightsMuseum highlights
Metropolitan Museum of Art: A grande dame of museums and a New York City classic, the Met's collection contains more than two million works of art.
Address: 1000 Fifth Avenue , New York City, New York
Phone: 212-535-7710
American Museum of Natural History: Interactive, modernized exhibits and an IMAX theater help bring this museum, dedicated to understanding the past, into the 21st century.
Address: 79th Street and Central Park West , New York City, New York
Phone: 212-769-5100
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: A wealthy businessman named Zachary Fisher saved the World War II/Vietnam aircraft carrier Intrepid, and turned it into a museum.
Address: 12th Avenue & 46th Street, Pier 86, New York City, New York
Phone: 212-245-0072
RestaurantsRestaurants
Craft: Simply prepared dishes utilize fresh ingredients so the true flavor of each dish shines through. Mix and match entrees and sides to create a meal suited to your own taste.
Address: 43 E 19th St, New York City, New York
Phone: (212) 780-0880
ViceVersa: Italian dishes are served in a relaxed and quaint atmosphere. The homemade pastas are a delight. A good choice for a pre-theater dinner.
Address: 325 W 51st St, New York City, New York
Phone: (212) 399-9291
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
Sofitel New York
Popularity index: #4 in New York City
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Hotel Giraffe
Popularity index: #10 in New York City
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Affinia Manhattan
Popularity index: #31 in New York City
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Eastgate Tower
Popularity index: #61 in New York City
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Hotel Newton
Popularity index: #82 in New York City
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Hotel 31
Popularity index: #102 in New York City
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Recommended Reading
"How well do you know New York?"  guardianunlimited.co.uk / The Guardian, Feb 3, 2007
Find out the best places to stay, eat, shop and sightsee according to a top blog, Gridskipper.
"Summer in the city - where to stay cool in New York"  guardianunlimited.co.uk / The Guardian, May 31, 2008
Summer is a great time to visit the Big Apple, here's why.
"Walk of the town"  guardianunlimited.co.uk / The Guardian, May 7, 2008
Take the grand walking tour of Manhattan with the "Shorewalkers."
"Ten tips for New York tourists"  USA Today, Feb 13, 2008
Follow these pointers to make the most of your New York City visit.
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