Top 90 Things To Do In New York
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81 The Hispanic Society of America museum
The Hispanic Society of America was founded in 1904 by Archer M.
Huntington (1870-1955) as a free public museum and reference library
dedicated to the culture of the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.
The collection spans from the Bronze Age through the present century.
The Hispanic Society of America museum exhibits exquisite Spanish,
Portuguese and Latin American art including paintings by El Greco,
Velazquez and Goya. The library houses thousands of manuscripts
and over 250,000 research books.
82 Jewish Museum
Enjoy the excellent photography, ancient artifacts some of which
date back to Roman times. The museum also includes modern artwork
produced by Jewish artists from across the globe. The museum building
itself is an attractive building designed to resemble a French Gothic
chateau.
83 Schomburg Center
Filled with exhibits showcasing African-American art, literature,
and achievement, the Schomburg Center also hosts music and poetry
readings by local artists.
84 Union Square Park
Union Square Park (also known as Union Square) is noted for its
impressive statues including George Washington and Mahatma Gandhi.
The south side by One Union Square was once voted New York's Ugliest
Building and features the steamy Metronome wall sculpture and digital
clock. Check it out.
85 Tour St. Marks Place and Times Square
The Village Alliance offers free walkies through St. Marks Place,
and the Times Square. Uncover the history, gossip and the local
view and views.
86 (31) Jones Beach State Park
Jones Beach State Park is a barrier island linked to Long Island.
The park contains 10 miles of excellent beaches attracting an estimated
six million people a year. The park also boasts a popular 2 mile
long boardwalk. If you enjoy music head for the outdoor arena Nikon
at the Jones Beach Theater.
87 Wave Hill
For awesome views of the Hudson River it is hard to beat the 28-acre
internationally acclaimed Wave Hill public garden. The gardens are
not as popular as you would expect given its outlook and attractions.
The gardens offer programs in horticulture and the visual, performing
and literary arts, for visitors of all ages. The Wave Hill Café
selection of light fare, and terrace seating provides a sweeping
view of the Hudson River and great option for lunch.
88 Brooklyn Children's Museum
 Meet
a rabbit or possibly a guinea pig (named Panda?) at the Brooklyn
Children's museum Animal Outpost
Brooklyn Children's Museum is the world's first museum for kids.
It is focused on interactive and dynamic exhibits this is an engaging
experience for children and parents alike.Here the kids can make
their own pizza sell it to you and operate the cash register.
It pays to get out of bed early at the weekend as admission is
free if you arrive early. The early kid catches the creepy crawlies
from the wildlife collection, wizard costumes and the animals in
at Animal Outpost. There is also an under 5s exhibit called "Totally
Tots" and free entry at anytime if you own a New
York Pass
89 Children's Museum of the Arts
Free your child's inner Picasso when you bring her/him to the Children's
Museum of the Arts where they can learn how to paint, sculpt, or
appreciate all different kinds of art. Entrance is by donation only
on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
90 The Staten Island Children's Museum
The Staten Island Children's Museum offers daily free programs
after the admission fee into the museum. Kids can learn how to be
a chef at Kidz Cook or be crafty at Crafty Kids.
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