Recently renovated and FREE (like all Smithsonian museums), our favorite stops are the World War II exhibit and Julia Child's kitchen and...
On extremely hot days, be careful -- in July, 2010, temperatures on the black rubber playground here reached a city-wide high of 171 degrees Fahrenheit. Read more.
The best part for any serious fan of Americana is the yearly showing of Top Gun at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s flight deck. Picnicing is encouraged but booze is not. Read more.
Walk to the center of Sheep Meadow for a great 360 degree photo opportunity of the surrounding city.
When it opened on October 15, 1993, the pyramid was the tallest building on the strip and took 2 years to build at a cost of $375 million.
The electro event Girls & Boys is a serious A.List dance party. Friday’s set gets a special upgrade with music by Juan MacLean & British electropop band Hot Chip. Expect 4 floors & hundreds of women. Read more.
Hit the ATM because this Italian hot spot is cash only. And it's worth it—the West Village standby boasts yummy pasta, sunny scenery and a shot at glimpsing frequent patrons Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
Local Dew Tour Athlete Anthony Shetler says "Faneuil Hall hands down best place to eat.. you won't be disappointed."
Outside the church, snap the steeple with the Empire State Building in the background. Inside, you’ll find a variety of stunning shots, including some beautiful stained glass.
Sunken remains of the battleship were declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Oil can still be seen from the ship; & is referred to as “Tears of the Arizona” or “black tears.”
Opened in 1990, it was designed as both a theme park and a studio from the start. Universal Studios took the concepts of the Hollywood tour scenes & developed them into larger, stand-alone attractions
Discovery Cove offers the opportunity to “talk, touch, play and swim” with bottlenose dolphins. The free-flight aviary contains over 250 tropical birds to interact with and feed.
The Gosselin crew enjoyed a fabulous 6th birthday celebration here -- can't beat a day with the dolphins!
One of PA’s most visited natural wonders and for good reason, it’s a stunning underground view. Pack a sweater or hoodie, it gets chilly as you descend 125 feet. Read more.
With 50,000 square feet of delicious Italian treats, you're bound to spot a star—we bumped into Jimmy Fallon! Tip: Relax with a brew in the sprawling rooftop beer garden before loading up groceries.
This pavilion was constructed 1824–1826 & named in honor of Mayor Josiah Quincy, who organized the construction without any tax or debt. It stretches 365 feet & led to the opening of six new streets.
Head to liberty island before October 2011-- in mid-autumn, the statue will be closed down while a new staircase is installed. Read more.
The scores of Hasidic Jewish salesmen at B&H have the biggest inventory and the best prices in town. It's like Epcot Center for the bargain shopper. Closed on Shabbos, open on Christmas! - IFC Staff
Think soups, sandwiches and vegan desserts at this health-foodjoint that regularly lures stars both real (like Jessica Alba) andmake-believe (like Vincent Chase; Entourage frequently films here).
