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Oct 4, 2006
4.0 of 5 stars based on 11 votes
One, two or three days... start at the top and work your way down.
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  • Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing, Shopping, Never been before
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Seniors, Students, Budget travelers, Tourists
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: sightseeing, New York, top, best, tourist, first
1. Top of the Rock
Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City, New York
Better views than from the Empire State Building. Shorter lines. Can make reservations.
2. Ellis Island
Ellis Island, New York City, New York
Phemonemal and breathtaking, even if you have no relatives who immigrated. But skip the Statue of Liberty- it looks best from a distance.
3. Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, New York
A classic. Even if you just sit on the steps or walk into the lobby you will instantly feel a part of the City. But if you have a bit of time, take a look inside and follow your instincts. You will be inspired!
4. Central Park
Central Park, New York City, New York
Just wander through for a few minutes- you don't need a destination. Buy a dog on the corner, sit on a bench and relax. You'll feel like a local.
5. Macy's
Macy's, New York City, New York
Nothing compares. But do not miss the old wooden escalators- you have to go up a few floors, but once you do you will feel as if you are living "Miracle on 34th Street."
6. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City, New York
You may not know that this is a large complex of many buildings and a magnificent courtyard. Don't worry that you do not have a ticket to any performance- it's a great place to wander, and is smack in the middle of the best of the West Side.
7. 57th Street from 2nd to 10th Avenues
Get out and WALK. This tour of the grand avenue that slices our city will take you from residential, with specialty shops, to the most prestigious stores in the world, to a new neighborhood that has been "discovered" and has a wonderful mix of old and new.
8. Little Italy
Little Italy, New York City, New York
Go for dinner. Go for lunch. Go for a pastry. Go for coffee. Just go.
9. New York Public Library
New York Public Library, New York City, New York
Don't think library- think beautiful historic building with magnificent architecture and museum quality inspiration. Check out the Rose Reading Room and don't forget to look UP!
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