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 | Rockefeller Center
Built in 1929, the Rockefeller Center is New York’s most renowned Art Deco masterpiece. Visitors can participate in a series of activities, ranging from the Top of the Rock observation deck to a behind-the-scenes tour of NBC Studios. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, it’s hard to miss. http://www.rockefellercenter.com/ | | Empire State Building
The view from the Empire State Building - arguably the most iconic skyscraper in the world and certainly a key feature of the New York skyline - is breath-taking. Towering over the heart of Manhattan, visitors can view the city from the roof-top promenade, or, for the less adventurous, from within a glass-enclosed pavilion. http://www.esbnyc.com/ | | Central Park
This 843-acre of green in the middle of Manhattan is a sanctuary of calm for those wanting to retire from the 24-hour buzz of the city. On weekends, the atmosphere becomes more festive – a favourite with joggers, in-line skaters and musicians. Theatre-lovers should check the current Theatre in the Park productions on at Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
http://www.centralparknyc.org/ | | Metropolitan Museum of Art
Known to locals as "The Met", this overwhelming museum is a must-see for all art and culture fiends. The sheer size and breadth of the art collections ranging from Oceania to Africa could keep you entertained for days. The rooftop garden, an excellent place to unwind on a sunny day, also becomes a wine bar in the evenings. www.metmuseum.org/ | | Times Square
With its neon billboards and dwarfing high-rise buildings, the chaos of Times Square is representative of New York’s 24-hour buzz. It marks an important intersection on the corner of Broadway with Seventh Avenue, where there are an infinite number of restaurants, bars, theatres and entertainment opportunities. www.timessquarenyc.org/ | | Greenwich Village
Often referred to as "The Village", as the oldest residential area of the city, it is well worth a visit for its leafy avenues and squares, lively atmosphere and art studios. Greenwich village retains the artistic influence it had in the 1920s but is today somewhat trendier and boho-chic in its appeal as expensive restaurants and designer fashion boutiques have crept in alongside independent art galleries. Highlights include Washington Square park and the Chelsea Galleries. Bleecker Street in "The Village" is lined with al fresco cafés and bars with an endless choice of places to have lunch. For those with a sweet tooth, Magnolia Bakery (401 Bleecker St) claims to bake the best cupcakes in the city. | | MoMA
MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) is a five-story atrium that has housed a colossal collection of over 100,000 pieces of modern art. From Picasso and Matisse to the urban interpretations of Frank Lloyd Wright, aficionados of modern art will not be disappointed. The museum's sculpture garden is also worth a visit. http://www.moma.org/ | | The Meatpacking District
This is the trendy new area in Manhattan where brunch meets Boodles. You can stroll down 14th Street popping into designer stores Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs and then enjoy the established Manhattan tradition of meeting for brunch. A brunch institution, Pastis, just off Bleecker Street, is not to be missed; classics include Eggs Benedict or Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs. Home to the Apple Store and the new Highline Park, a mile-and-a-half-long elevated park running through the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen. | | Lincoln Center
Home to the New York Philharmonic, the State Theater and the New York City Ballet, the Lincoln Center is a microcosm of cultural activity, a city within the city. Opera aficionados won’t be disappointed by the grandure of the Metropolitan Opera House and its elegant red-carpeted staircase. http://www.newyorkphilharmonic.org/ | | Fifth Avenue
As one of the fashion capitals of the world alongside Paris and London, it is impossible to visit New York without indulging in a serious shopping spree. Fifth Avenue is lined with designer boutiques that will have you stumbling over your stilettos to find a bargain. All the big names can be found here: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada and the newly-opened Armani, to name a few. Bring an extra suitcase with you just in case… | | Statue of Liberty
America’s most famous lady is to the USA what the Eiffel Tower is to France: a symbol of national heritage and pride. While you can’t enter the statue anymore, you can still see the complex internal structure and the ferry ride is a pleasant way to see Manhattan and the city center from a different perspective. www.nps.gov/stli Contact the New York Tourism Office to find out more about activities and upcoming events in the most exciting city in the world. |
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