Top 60 Things To Do In New York
What to do in New York?
51 (62) St Bartholomew's Church (St Bart's)
With its pink tinged brick, gold domed and romanesque terraced
entrance St Bart's is much loved by the locals for just being there.
But apart from its good looks St Bart's also hosts popular concerts.
The church brings a touch of color to Park Avenue and brightens
the lives of its visitors.
52 (63) General Electric Building
General Electric Building is an Art Deco delight with its marble
lobby and a spiky radio waves top.
The GE Building was constructed close to St Bart's in order to
both blend and contrast with the Church. You can get a view of both
impressive buildings from corner of Park and 50th. Does the GE Building
succeed in the seemingly impossible balance of fitting in and standing
out? You decide.
53 (20) Museum of Sex
 Sexiest
museum in the World? - The Museum of Sex
Whatever turns you on. It would appear most things
turn some bodies on.
The mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and
present the history, evolution and cultural significance of human
sexuality. Through its exhibitions, lectures and publications, the
Museum of Sex is committed to open discourse and exchange. In addition
to changing exhibitions, the museum offers visitors a sampling from
over 25,000 objects that form the museum’s permanent collection.
The museum is for mature audiences only. Photography is permitted.
Don’t miss the fun gift shop!
Free entry with a New
York Pass
54 (24) Brooklyn Botanic Garden and The Brooklyn Museum of Art
 Reflect
at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is regarded as the premier horticultural
attraction in the region by The New York Times. The gardens might
be slightly smaller than its cousins but are non-the-less impressive.
No matter what the season, something is always in bloom. You will
enjoy the Garden's many delights including the serenity of the Japanese
Hill-and-Pond Garden and the fragrant Cranford Rose Garden.
For family action explore the children's Discovery Garden, or visit
the Steinhardt Conservatory. The conservatory contains the world
famous C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum. Mum, Dad, sore feet and coffee
addicts should visit the Terrace Café and Garden Gift Shop.
Aim for Prospect Park Station subway.
55 Belvedere Castle
Built in 1869 as a lookout the Belvedere Castle continues to perform
this function admirably with nice views across Central Park. As
well as a lookout the Belvedere Castle is a weather station, contains
information on Central Park and is home to the Henry Luce Nature
Observatory.
56 (46)- 5th Avenue
So many stores and not enough time even if you had enough money.
Consumer choice on a huge scale, shopping heaven and the spiritual
home of the charge card. GAP-store, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Rockefeller
Center, Neiman Marcus department store, Pepe Jeans’s store,
a big Armani Exchange, Trump Tower, Tiffany Co - just makes you
want to go broke and create your own credit crisis.
Bloomingdales on 59th Street and Lexington Avenue
A shopping trolley ride away from 5th avenue is the legendary Bloomingdales’s
flagship store at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue, you’ll
know why New Yorkers say “It’s Like No Other Store in
the World”. Experience the renowned service, unique selection,
and exclusive fashions which have made “Bloomie’s”
an international institution. Take home your purchases in a famous
Big Brown Bag – a souvenir in itself!
A New York Pass
will save you money at Bloomie's (See New York Shopping under New
York Attractions)
57 (112) Staten Island Botanical Garden
The Staten Island Botanical Garden contains more than 20 delightful
gardens including first authentic Ming era Chinese Scholar's Garden.
One of the highlights, the Connie Gretz's Secret Garden, is delightfully
reached by crossing a drawbridge spanning a moat, walking through
a three-story castle, and navigating a formal maze. The Heritage
Rose Garden is international in its displays includes roses form
all corners of the globe. The White Garden is fashioned after Sissinghurst.
There are also butterfly, pond, herb, shade, and sensory gardens,
a French allee and potage, barn and farm, and glasshouse with perennial
border.
58 (118) Flatiron Building
 What
do you do with a triangular space - build a large flat iron skyscraper
The Flatiron Building is the people's landmark and so loved by
New Yorkers they named the whole district after it. Built in 1902
to fill a challenging space the Flatiron Building is considered
the oldest skyscraper in New York. At the time of construction it
was also the tallest building in the world.
Instantly recognizable the Flatiron Building was seemingly built
to aid giving and receiving of directions. The Flaitiron is a mix
of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles and should be viewed
close up to appreciate some of the finer detail that went into its
construction.
59 Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers consists of a number of historic piers on the on
the West Side of Manhattan close to Greenwich Village and the Meatpacking
District. The RMS Lusitania once paid a visit to the Chelsea Piers
but despite the best of intentions, the Titanic couldn't make it.
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You can spend you hard earned at Chelsea Piers by bowling, swimming
and working out or you can take in the fresh air and a view of the
Hudson River for nothing.
60 (121) Morgan Library and Museum
Financier J Pierpont Morgan's ambition in life was to create a
collection of rare books and drawing to rival and surpass those
housed in Europe. At the Morgan you can inspect Gutenburg Bibles,
read up on your Shakespeare from his first folio, rediscover Paradise
Lost - the only signed copy and fill your soul with the handwritten
works of Mozart, Schubert and Brahms.
But this is not all. Morgan's study was once described as "the
most beautiful room in America". A debatable point as a visit
to the "East Room" reveals a 16th century Flemish tapestry
and mural lined ceiling.
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