Top 5 Things to do in New YorkWhat are the Top 5 Things to do in New York?
Please Bookmark New York's Top 100 - Don't lose us 1 (-) Central Park843-acre rectangular Central Park is big, bold and beautiful with much things to do. A magnet for joggers, nature lovers, bikers, young and old, the local and the tourist all come together like nowhere else. Highlights include the Friedsam Memorial Carousel (near 65th Street), and the Belvedere Castle (near 79th Street) which affords great views of the city. The summer thing to do is hire a boat at Loeb Boathouse [East 72nd St. & Park Drive North tel. 212.517.2233] and row yourself around the lake. In winter you can skate at Wollman Rink and enjoy the unique New York skyline. For more things to in Central Park, New York You will find more commentary below with a link to an official Central Park web site More Commentary On Central ParkCentral Park Bicycle TourRide your bike in the ParkA good way to see Central Park as it is pretty big, get some light exercise and learn a little about New York. This leisurely 2-hour escorted bicycle tour of Central Park with a spirited and informative tour guide will raise your spirits and inform you. From Strawberry Fields to medieval castles, Shakespeare to Paul Simon then there's famous movie locations to consider. This is no walk in the park. You'll need a bike. See New York Pass under rides and tours for more information
2 (3) Top of the RockOn Top at the Rockefeller CenterUnobstructed for 360 degrees this unsurpassed view gives you Central Park, the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Hudson River, the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty from 70 floors up. Why go anywhere else. In fact, is that it, why do anything else, it’s done, move on. I don’t think so. The Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck gives you breathtaking views of New York City and beyond. The excitement begins on the ground floor and mezzanine with a dazzling Swarovski crystal chandelier and multi-media exhibit full of the rich history, art and architecture of Rockefeller Center. Step on one of our glass ceiling sky shuttles for a thrilling ride to the Top, where you will find three levels of spectacular views, including a stunning, open air, 360-degree view from the 70th Floor outdoor deck. The New York Pass --to the Top of The RockMore Commentary From The Top of The Rock3 (4) Statue of Liberty - Ellis IslandWelcome ashore - Statue of Liberty in New YorkSee the Statue of Liberty up close or stare off across the New York Harbor at the Ellis Island National Monument. Also located on Ellis Island is the American Family Immigration History Center which contains searchable records of 25 million immigrants, passengers, and crew members who entered the U.S. through New York Harbor between 1892 and 1924. The Statue of Liberty Crown recently reopened to determined stair climbers. Crown tickets are available by advance reservations to 30 people per day. Please note, the climb to the crown is a strenuous journey that encompasses 354 steps in a cramped enclosed area with high temperatures. With the New York Pass you get a free roundtrip ferry tour to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum, as well as entry to 50 more Attractions in New York City. For the record, the Statue of Liberty's real name is Liberty Enlightening the World and was originally intended for the Suez Canal in Egypt. The New York Pass to the Statue of LibertyMore Commentary On The Statue of Liberty
4 (-) Metropolitan Museum of ArtVisit the Met and see the worldDesignated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 the Metropolitan Museum of Art ("the Met") is one of the largest art museums in the world. The Met has over two million works of art dating back almost 5,000 years within its walls. Arguably this is the greatest collection of human creativity in the world ensuring the Met is the most-visited attraction in New York. World-famous collections from ancient Egyptian treasures and the spectacular New American Wing continue to draw in lovers of art across the globe. If that isn't enough there are also more than 30 annual special exhibitions to gawk at. This
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