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Pepsi Cola Sign is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

1. Pepsi Cola Sign

9.1
46th Ave (at Center Blvd), Queens, NY
Monument · Hunters Point · 20 tips and reviews

DevontaDevonta: First time here: pretty cool and the boardwalk is relaxing at night.

PepsiPepsi: Great views from Manhattan! Snap a pic and post it with your check in. And don't forget to follow Pepsi on Foursquare!

Amy R.Amy Robertson: Not crowded! Excellent for a pre or post brunch walk

Washington Square Arch is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

2. Washington Square Arch

9.1
Washington Sq N, New York, NY
Monument · Greenwich Village · 46 tips and reviews

Alina H.Alina HB: Incredible park, loved the Arch, get by sunset there are amazing musicians.

Joe M.Joe Mangrum: Check out sand paintings on saturdays

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Traffic was allowed to drive through arch until 1971. Inside is 102-step spiral staircase now closed to public. 2 statues of George Washington added to north side in 1916. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.

Statue of Liberty is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

3. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · Liberty Island · 701 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: The best view of the city is from the crown. It's a strenuous climb in cramped conditions but worth all the effort.

HuffPostHuffPost: The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. Read more.

LufthansaLufthansa: Did you know? In 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic in 350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases!

The Obelisk (Cleopatra's Needle) is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

4. The Obelisk (Cleopatra's Needle)

9.1
East Dr (at 81st St), New York, NY
Monument · Central Park · 28 tips and reviews

Tom D.Tom DiMaggio: Nice Central Park secret, learn a little about the history and take a seat at one of the benches to relax with a book.

Bloomberg TVBloomberg TV: Cleopatra's needle may not have been constructed in Central Park but you can thank American businessman Wm. Vanderbilt for donating $103k to have the structure moved from Egypt to NY in 1881

Svein B.Svein Berg: At night: Find a position around the obelix so that you can see a star or the moon right above the top of the obelix. Make a wish for yourself and someone you care about.

Grand Central Terminal Clock is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

5. Grand Central Terminal Clock

8.7
Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
Monument · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

Charles G.Charles Guerrero: Gorgeous, and a great place to meet up with people in Grand Central.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Booth has hidden staircase for workers to descend to breakroom between this level & Lower Dining Concourse. Clock set to ensure accuracy with Naval Observatory in Bethesda, MD.More site info via<LINK> Read more.

Mike G.Mike Gebert: I have been here many times over the years. Good to see that others appreciate it. Thank you Jackie Kennedy Onnasis for saving Grand Central Station Landmark.

Fearless Girl is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

6. Fearless Girl

8.9
Broad St (btwn Wall St & Exchange Pl), New York, NY
Monument · Financial District · 9 tips and reviews

Fu Wen L.Fu Wen Lee: It was simply amazing ! Suggest to visit it in the early morning otherwise there are too many visitors around .

Chris M.Chris Marotta: Corporate advertising disguised as feminist guerilla art. Smile everyone!

jansen c.jansen c: Avoid rush hours and weekend

Gracie Mansion is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

7. Gracie Mansion

8.8
E 88th St (at E End Ave), New York, NY
Monument · Yorkville · 57 tips and reviews

Marc A.Marc Adler: A must see as you walk along the bike promenade/path on the Upper East Side. The path itself is a great way to get exercise and see the sites across to Roosevelt Island and Randall's Island.

City of New YorkCity of New York: After Gracie sold his house, the property eventually was appropriated by the City of New York in 1896 and the 11 acres that came with the home would later be formed into Carl Schurz Park.

City of New YorkCity of New York: Gracie Mansion was originally built in 1799 by a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie.

Firemen's Memorial is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

8. Firemen's Memorial

8.7
Riverside Dr (at W 100th St), New York, NY
Monument · Upper West Side · 4 tips and reviews

Edwin T.Edwin Toure: Have a sit and admire #Beautiful #ILoveYouNYC #ILoveYouJesus #GloryBeToYouLord

FDNYFDNY: Firefighter's Memorial (1912) honors all those who died in the line of duty. Every October the FDNY holds its Memorial Day ceremony at this site, remembering all active members who died that year.

Mike BloombergMike Bloomberg: Yesterday, I was here to honor the ten members of the FDNY who died on active duty this past year. NYC's Bravest have our undying respect and thanks.

World War II Merchant Marine Memorial Plaza is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

9. World War II Merchant Marine Memorial Plaza

8.4
Battery Park (New York Harbor), New York, NY
Monument · Financial District · 7 tips and reviews

Melissa M.Melissa Michaud Nishan: Nice park. Lots to see in this area.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Diving Eagle. Bronze statue dedication in 1963 attended by President JFK. Created by Italian-born sculptor Albino Manca who also designed Gate of Life in Queens Children’s Zoo. More info via<LINK>. Read more.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 8 19'-ft tall slabs in 2 rows of 4 containing names, ranks & states of 4,601 U.S. servicemen who lost their lives in Atlantic Ocean during WWII. Dedicated 1959. More site info via <LINK> Read more.

African Burial Ground National Monument is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

10. African Burial Ground National Monument

8.5
290 Broadway, New York, NY
Monument · Downtown Manhattan · 22 tips and reviews

Elly F.Elly F: Amazing! A must see place for any New Yorker. Visit the visitor center and get a tour of the entire grounds!

HISTORYHISTORY: This site contains the known remains of more than 400 enslaved and free Africans buried here between 1690 and 1794.

The GrioThe Grio: This site contains the remains of hundreds of Africans buried during the 17th and 18th centuries. Read more.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

11. Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

8.3
171 Riverside Dr (at W 89th St), New York, NY
Monument · Upper West Side · 17 tips and reviews

Claudia W.Claudia Weiss: It's also very commom to see people doing tai-chi-chuan. If you like to do it you have just to find out the schedule and enjoy them.

Mike BloombergMike Bloomberg: On Memorial Day, I was here to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 1902 95 foot tall monument dedicated to New Yorkers who participated in Civil War. Original design titled "Temple of Fame" based upon Choragic Monument in Athens. Learn more about site via our blog. Read more.

José de San Martín Statue is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

12. José de San Martín Statue

8.0
Central Park South and Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Monument · Central Park · 1 tip

Néstor S.Néstor Suárez (NESUA): The monument was a gift from the City of Buenos Aires and is a smaller-scale replica from the original at BA. Jose de San Martin, helped Argentina, Chile and Peru gain independence from the Spaniards Read more.

Women’s Rights Pioneers Statue is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

13. Women’s Rights Pioneers Statue

8.0
The Mall, New York, NY
Monument · Central Park · 3 tips and reviews

Phyllis A S.Phyllis A Sears: This is the first statue in Central Park of real life, historical named women. Make sure to use the app TalkingStatues to listen to their stories.

Phyllis A S.Phyllis A Sears: A rare statue of real-life historical named women.

Phyllis A S.Phyllis A Sears: The first statue of real women in Central Park. Make sure to use the TalkingStatues app to listen to their stories

Highest Natural Point in Manhattan is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

14. Highest Natural Point in Manhattan

7.9
Fort Washington Ave (at W 185th St), New York, NY
Monument · Hudson Heights · 3 tips and reviews

Lenny G.Lenny Grinberg: Looks gorgeous with the new renovations. Great Sunday out!

Pavel L.Pavel Lishin: A good place to get high.

Brian B.Brian Bittner: Bennett Park is undergoing a major renno right now and is closed until summer 2012

Columbus Circle Fountain is one of The 15 Best Monuments in New York City.

15. Columbus Circle Fountain

7.9
New York, NY
Monument · Lincoln Square · 4 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Summer-time stop! It's always fun and refreshing to be out at night and see the wonderful fountain of the beautiful Columbus Circle. Grab a coffee and spend a little time here

Sonny S.Sonny Side: Pick up your trash, leave it as it was if not better

Karl W.Karl With A "K": So beautiful! Check out the fountain.