Top 80 Things To Do In New York
What to do in New York?
71 (115) The Seagram Building
 The
architect's (Mies van der Rohe) faith in simplicity and clarity
became a world standard which has reproduced throughout the globe.
Yet it is hard to beat the original. The Seagram Building's proportions,
the fineness of its 38 stories of bronze and dark-tinted glass curtain
walls well worth the high regard in which it is held. The Seagrams
expansive front plaza was a New York first when the building opened
in 1958.
72 (119) Prospect Park
With so many skyscrapers in one spot your neck may need a rest.
If the prospect of a skyscraper free landscape begins to appeal
you need to get to the park - Prospect Park. What it lacks in high
rise it scores highly on low rise. Things to do include a wildlife
experience at the Prospect Park Wildlife Center, horseback riding,
ice skating, tennis, paddle boats paddling or just feed the multitude
of ducks, geese and swans. Alternatively just go for a walk and
enjoy the beauty of the place without having to look up.
73 (69) Socrates Sculpture Park
Socrates Sculpture Park contains interesting and challenging work
from New York’s local sculptors. You may also appreciate the
great view of Manhattan.
74 Studio Museum - Harlem
Studio Museum in Harlem exhibits the art and artifacts of African-Americans.
The museum is a contemporary art museum committed to serving as
a unique resource by making artworks and exhibitions concrete and
personal for each viewer. The Studio Museum in Harlem is also the
art of art in the making. The artist-in-residence program in the
museum allows you to witness the creation process in action.
The Studio Museum is usually free the first Saturday of every month
but free everyday with a New York Pass
75 (79) Sony Wonder Technology Lab – free technology and
entertainment museum
For some, the word ‘museum’ can envisage a stuffy,
dusty old rooms full stuffy dusty old people looking at old stuffy
stuff. Sony just kicks the stuffing out of stuffiness with a high-tech,
interactive experience that just makes you drawl at the word museum.
Or maybe its a toy store..
Hosted a talking robot, B.B. Wonderbot, Sony Wonder Technology
Lab is highly interactive and highly-tech and its free! Rotating
exhibits on audio, robotics, networks and much more. Kids get to
make their own music videos or tracking the weather or participating
in any number of technology education programs. The fun for the
big Kids (with wallets) is at the Sony Style retail store, where
there is plenty of cool stuff for grownups to play with.
76 (78) Riverside Church
The Riverside Church is a stand out amongst a number of magnificent
churches that bless the great city of New York. The easy to appreciate
Church Tower stands almost 400 feet tall. The 16th-century Flemish
windows are worthy of closer inspection.
You should find a free tour on Sundays.
77 (48) Riverside Park
Riverside Park allows you to take a stroll aside the Hudson River.
It is relaxing and peaceful way to spend a part of your day.
78 (21) New York Comedy
Gerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams they all had to to
start somewhere. Apart from the lucky few, comedy rarely makes comedians
rich. Comedy just makes the rest of us feel happy. It is one of
the most underrated of the arts. The comics pretty much tour all
of the clubs. Unfunny comics don't last long. Remember where you
are. If they can make it here..
Which club should you visit to support these struggling
performers(?). It comes down to quality of venue and admission price.
Smaller venues might save you a dollar and give the whole experience
an edge. Personally I like the packaging of a decent club.
Either way take your
pick
Audience Participation
Remember comedy often has an element of audience participation. Don't
be reserved, it can be fun but if you are a little sensitive, self-conscious
or out with a 'personal assistant' sit away from the stage.
Talking of reserved, you should to ensure you get in.
79 (113) Van Courtland House Museum
Van Cortlandt House Museum is a beautiful 360 year old Georgian-style
mansion in the Bronx. It used to be on a wheat plantation and is
the oldest residence in the Bronx. You can inspect the family's
formal and private rooms, containing many of their original possessions.
Of note is the slave bedchamber which shows the diverse daily life
of those who lived on the plantation.
80 (76) Whitney Museum
For priceless twentieth and twenty-first century American
art you can’t go past the Whitney Museum on a Friday evenings
from 6 to 9 p.m. (but you will check first won’t you). Otherwise
expect to pay to get in. Donations will be expected
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