Take a romantic stroll around The Reservoir at sunset or explore the North Woods. #vday
After John Lennon's death, Yoko Ono donated a million dollars to the city to create a memorial in his favorite section of Central Park, directly across the street from their home in The Dakota. Read more.
Grab some coffee an sit on the steps of the old library and watch for celebrities on campus.
This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
President Obama delivered an address to the United Nations General Assembly on overcoming the numerous challenges that stand in the way of a lasting peace. Read more.
The museum sponsored Robert Peary’s expedition to the North Pole, and in Greenland he discovered the largest buried meteorite in the world, Cape York. Three chunks of it are on display here. Read more.
Unfortunately this beautiful Art Deco building’s observation deck has been closed since 1945. The marble lobby is open to visitors though, and it’s free!
The globe hasn't been updated in many years. Gives it kind of a retro feel.
Have Mom take pictures of you in the bike lane while pissing off everyone around you.
You can catch a breather while walking around and sit on the steps out front but we recommend venturing inside to see the simply spectacular Reading Room.
This is one of my favorite places in NYC to walk around and window shop. I've even had the chance to perform here a few times! Def a classic NY spot!
Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.
The iconic New York skyscraper features breathtaking views of the entire city. Be sure to dress appropriately as it can get cold that high up!
The building where one of music's greatest icons was tragically shot. Gaze at the amazing architecture and then pay your respects by visiting the nearby memorial at Strawberry Fields in Central Park.
There's no better time to see a show at the Met than during winter, it's a must! Make sure you get your tickets early because every performance sells out quickly!
Dress to impress here and get a glimpse of some of the best performances in the world. There is so much diversity you can't go wrong with any show but we love the Met Opera in the wintertime.
It's all about the exterior here - the building's simultaneous presence and absence, the play between its ghostly structuralism and the solid masonry of the Plaza Hotel across the street.
One of the world's finest works of architecture, designed by engineers. Crossing it on foot is one of the great urban experiences.
Beloved early (1902) skyscraper whose peculiar shape reflects its wedge-shaped site at the intersection of 23rd Street, 5th Ave, & Broadway - a remarkable piece of urbanism. Jewel of Mad Square Park.
Start at the Plaza and walk up to 110th: Central Park to your left, an unbroken masonry line of fine buildings to your right. Or walk down from 57th to Madison Square Park. Two great NYC experiences!
Gazing awestruck at the constellations on the high vaulted ceiling of the cavernous Main Concourse was a defining aesthetic experience of my childhood. You're welcome.
Lincoln Center is a group of buildings that holds one of the largest complexes for performing arts.The complex is also very worth seeing even if you’re not interested in performing arts. Read more.
Serene art viewing experience; superb art, media, design, and architecture collections; sure. But MoMA is also a transcendent architectural (and New York) experience.
Filled with as much great art and history as many museums, the New York Public Library is a great stop on a day where your schedule isn't swamped. Step inside & discover all the hidden gems it holds.
Manage your Library account on the go! Download our free iPhone app and register at nypl.bibliocommons.com. Read more.
One of the first securities markets in the U.S.; still the world's largest
PHOTO: Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand taking directions on the set of "The Way We Were" in 1972, at the link! Read more.
PHOTO: Opened on May 1st, 1931, the Empire State Building turns 80 this year! Visit our iconic photo gallery, at the link, for amazing images of the building's history! Read more.
