Top 20 Things To Do In New York
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16 (11) The Cloisters, Part of the Met Museum
Devoted to medieval art and architecture The Cloisters
museum is a must. The building itself reflects its medieval content
in its design. Perched high up on top of a hill in northern Manhattan’s
Fort Tryon Park The Cloisters overlooks the Hudson River and has
a great view of the Palisades. The gardens are simply a delight.
You will enjoy exploring the beautifully re-created medieval plant,
flower, and herb gardens.
Within The Cloisters you will discover 5,000 works
of art, including magnificent sculpture, illuminated manuscripts,
stained glass and the celebrated Unicorn Tapestries.
The New York Pass
grants you free admission to the Museum. Present your pass at the
Admissions Desk in the Main Hall.
17 (23) Brooklyn Bridge
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and reward yourself with an ice cream
at the highly recommended Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory [1 Water St.,
Brooklyn, 718-246-3963] at Fulton Ferry Landing and enjoy the tall
building view. Fulton Ferry Landing is one of the best places to
photograph New York's downtown skyscrapers.
18 (12) Roosevelt Island Aerial Tram Adventure
Catch the Roosevelt Island Aerial Tram from The Tram
Plaza on 59th Street and Second Avenue midtown Manhattan. For very
little (or free if you have the right metrocard) get ready for an
amazing ride past the great sights of New York. Just be aware if
you are scared of heights not to get too close to the windows. The
Aerial Tram takes you 250 feet above the East River.
The tram is the only aerial commuter tram in the states.
It is an inexpensive way to view the amazing New York City skyline.
The journey to Roosevelt Island only lasts a few minutes. Once there
get onboard the cheap red mini-bus that can transport you just about
everywhere worth being transported to.
Please avoid peak times as this a commuter tram not
just for visitors. Sadly it appears the Tram will be out of commission
for a few months from March. Alternative transport will be available
so you should still be able to gain access to the island.
Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island is a small thin island between Queens
and Manhattan with five parks and some interesting views.The island
is dedicated Theodore Roosevelt the 26th President of the United
States. There are several gentle nature trails and boardwalk to
facilitate viewing of the wildlife in the forest and swamp. Roosevelt
Island is a little off the beaten track but well worth a visit to
get a different prospective on the Big Apple.
19 (-) Carnegie Hall
 The
World Famous Carnegie Concert Hall
The tour is good value and covers the music and some
American history. Visitors see the concert hall from various points
of view. The guides share the story of why Carnegie Hall was built
and what makes Carnegie Hall so unique. The guides also tell how
the famed Hall was saved from destruction in 1960 and the story
of the “ Twenty-Eight Week Miracle” that was the renovation
of Carnegie Hall in 1986. With luck you will see a rehearsal during
your visit. Carnegie Hall is part of the soul of New York but perhaps
more importantly, Carnegie Hall can boast of some of the best acoustics
in the world.
20 (58) American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History does big things like no
one else. The Museum boasts the world’s largest collection
of dinosaur and other vertebrate fossils. There are over 600 specimens
on display. A little hard to miss is the Blue Whale. Few people
realize that this is the biggest creature that ever lived. It will
be a very sad day if it ever becomes extinct.
Within the walls of The American Museum of Natural History you
will discover a universe of wonders. A must see is the spectacular
Rose Center for Earth and Space. A must walk is the re-creation
of an African rain forest in the Hall of Biodiversity. Where else
can you walk through a rain forest in New York without even going
outside. The American Museum of Natural History is just an awesome
museum. They really don't charge enough - but don't tell them I
said so.
Free entry with a New York Pass
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