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Attractions & Days Out

Your guide to the best attractions and activities in New York City, including tourist sites and historic sights

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  1. Radio City Christmas Spectacular

    Make plans to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and go behind the scenes with the Rockettes

  2. Times Square

    The best guide to the iconic district and its restaurants, bars and sights

  3. Empire State Building

    Our complete guide to the Empire State Building, and what to do nearby

  4. Radio City Music Hall

    As the Art Deco landmark celebrates its 80th birthday, take a peek behind-the-scenes

  5. Statue of Liberty

    Check out our guide to this beloved New York attraction and discover things you never knew

  6. Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Hang out in an Egyptian temple, gawk at period costumes and take pictures on a gorgeous rooftop garden

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Empire State Building

  • Price band: 2/4
  1. 350 Fifth Ave between 33rd and 34th Sts
Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty

  • Price band: 1/4
  • Critics choice
  1. Liberty Island
Grand Central Terminal opened on February 2, 1913, on the site of the old Grand Central Station (1900) and Grand Central Depot (1871), both of which had above-ground railway tracks. The terminal was designed by architectural firms Reed and Stem, and Warre

Grand Central Terminal

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. 42nd St to 44th St between Vanderbilt and Lexington Aves
The High Line

The High Line

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Washington St at Gansevoort St
Barclays Center ribbon cutting

Barclays Center

  1. 620 Atlantic Ave at Flatbush Ave
Coney Island boardwalk

Coney Island

  • Free
  1. Surf Ave between Ocean Pkwy and W 37th St
NYBG Orchid Show

New York Botanical Garden

  • Price band: 2/4
  1. Bronx River Pkwy at Fordham Rd

Socrates Sculpture Park

  • Free
  1. 32-01 Vernon Blvd at Broadway

The Cloisters

  • Price band: 2/4
  1. 99 Margaret Corbin Dr, Fort Tryon Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6

Brooklyn Bridge Park

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Main St, Fulton Ferry Landing
South Street Seaport Museum

South Street Seaport

  • Free
  1. 19 Fulton St at Front St
5Pointz

5Pointz Aerosol Art Center

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. 45-46 Davis St at Jackson Ave
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New York's best

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Brooklyn Heights Promenade

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Photograph: Marianne Rafter

Best gardens in New York City

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New York in pictures

Winter Scene in Brooklyn

NYC's oldest relics

City institutions share the most ancient items found in New York.

Empire State Building

Take a visual trip to the top of the engineering marvel.

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty

Rediscover Lady Liberty with our photo tour.

Lace's favorite spots for a summer date: "Taking a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, and then going to Grimaldi's (19 Old Fulton St between Front and Water Sts, Dumbo, Brooklyn; 718-858-4300, grimaldis.com) for some amazing pizza and sampling some Jacques To

Brooklyn Bridge

Learn the landmark's fascinating history.

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