Top 5 Things To Do In New York
What to do in New York?
1 (-) Central Park
843-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.
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Park, New York
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an official Central Park web site
Central Park Bicycle Tour
 Ride
your bike in the Park
A 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 Rock
 On
Top at the Rockefeller Center
Unobstructed 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.
3 (4) Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island
 Welcome
ashore - Statue of Liberty in New York
See 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.
4 (-) Metropolitan Museum of Art
 Visit
the Met and see the world
Designated 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 is all yours for free with a New
York Pass
5 (-) Broadway
See a Broadway Show?
 What
Broadway Show To See?
When in New York one must see at least one Broadway
Show (?) That is the mantra. Why you have to is the subject of a
number of sociology studies undertaken by eminent professors around
the globe. Initial results indicate watching a Broadway Show may
stifle hair loss. So keep your hair on but choose wisely. Further
research indicates people tend to prefer seeing a show they like.
Seeing a show because you must-see one may not work for you.
Seeing a show on Broadway and going to the theater in NYC is one
of the most popular New York things to do. New York City offers
everything from award winning new musicals like Wicked, Jersey Boys,
and Mary Poppins to emotionally powerful musicals like Spring Awakening,
and The Color Purple, to some of the most uplifting feel-good musicals
of all time such as Mamma Mia and Hairspray.
A New York Pass offers you discounted
tickets for all of these shows (see the theater / leisure link under
New York Attractions)
Or just go for a stroll on Broadway - just mind the traffic
 Strolling
through Broadway
Take a stroll through Broadway. Better still take
your MP3 player for stroll through Broadway. Allow us to get in
your ear about a self-guided audio tour which allows you to hear
music from Broadway shows past and present, and backstage secrets
from the stars themselves. While strolling through the streets with
a guided map, you can dance to America’s most famous tunes
as history and tradition unfolds.
The tour departs from Colony Records 1619 Broadway
New York, NY. 10019 49th & Broadway. Click for more
details and navigate to the rides and tours page
Annual Broadway on Broadway
The annual Broadway on Broadway show offers skits
and musical numbers from every major show playing. Admission is
free, but highly coveted, so book early.
Travel Tip - Never pay full price for anything?
TKTS sells half price theatre tickets from booths
on Broadway, 47th Street and South Street Seaport Pier 17. Tel 212/221-0885
or www.tdf.org.
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