New York Things to Do, Tourist Attractions, and Sights

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AndiPerullo says: While most people choose to visit Central Park when they want to escape the city and be amongst some nature; I choose to visit Battery Park instead. Battery Park is located in Battery Park City, which is in the most southern part of Manhattan. It is a quaint park that is facing the New York Harbor...
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mikey_hong says: In the end of August a bunch of friends and I are heading out to Mal Pais, Costa Rica to learn how to surf. In the interim, I decided it might be a good idea to start preparing by doing some swimming to supplement my dry land training. So I started looking up free outdoor public pools in and around ...
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Maui says: Just some advice on getting discount Broadway tickets for some shows, UP TO 50% off (plus $3 ticket charge).  (I say SOME, because a lot of newer more popular shows are sold at regular price) Go to TKTS in Duffy Square (next to Times Square). Matinees sell starting at 10 AM while evening shows...
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candywellins says: If you are looking for a great way to really see New York while getting in a good workout, do a city running tour. Even if you are not a great runner, consider using this group as their services are great. Your guide will meet you at your location whenever you'd like to do your run. You set the pa...
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Carolina78 says: On Friday's between 5pm and 8pm entry by voluntary contribution. Excellent museum, where you can easily spend an hour or two looking at the pictures and videos
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jwilsonwsu says: I have gone to New York City 5 times all before I was 20 years old. I absolutely love this place and I think it is a great place to bring younger adults (13-20). My sister is 3 years younger than me and still has a good time going there. I wouldn't advise taking the kids to the museums or anything b...
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rdoordan says: So we did SNL... it is amzing... That' all I have say about that.
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jennjeff1 says: We were able to book our hotel 1 year in advance at the Best Western Seaport Inn on Peck Slip adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge, which is only a few subway stops from Times Square. Since we are a military family, we staged out of the USO at the NY Bus Station and made our way out into the 43-degree w...
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antigonewanders says: My favorite place to hang out in all of NYC is Greenwich Village. It is filled with cute restaurants. My favorites are the Grey Dog, a cute café with a fantastic menu at University and 12th, and Peanut Butter & Co., a sandwich shop devoted to George Washington Carver's greatest invention. If you...
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oliviah20 says: So, it's $18 to get up to the top, but it's well worth the dollar. The view is amazing. 360 degrees of the city. On a beautiful day, you can see forever and catch the Statue of Liberty in the distance! Definitely a must see.
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pudwell says: I recently found myself in NYC without a lot of $$$ to spend so I looked in to what there was that was free. This place is worth your time if you appreciate art and or want to see some really awesome toys. They have an extensive collection of toy boats, including one with a gas engine. A huge col...
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Nick says: Avenue Q is a fabulous Broadway Musical that won the 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Book. Though there are many puppets featured in this show, it is by no means a childish shows. In fact, it features a lot of touchy subjects such as sexuality, sex, racism, porn, etc. The show is HILARI...
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tmohen says: Another great NYC institution is thge King Cole Bar at the St. Regis Hotel - see it if only to see where the "bloody mary" was invented. It's a real classic, in a beautiful 5 star location and surroundings, all right in the middle of the action at Fifth Avenue and 55th Street. In many ways the Kin...
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babass says: Words cannot describe this place. You have to go and see what the place IS. Whatever you may have heard, the notoriousness of the place has gone away. People are quite warmful even if you white. Bets things to do is to try ethnis restaurants and GO TO THE CHURCH on Sunday Morning, even if you ha...
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beerbiker says: A volunteer Greeter will show you a favorite neighborhood, answer your questions and demonstrate how easy it is to use public transportation. And it's FREE, too. I did it in 2006 and it lasted 3 hours, verry good. We had a nice new yorker too show us around. See the website for more informati...
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