The Metropolitan Museum Roof Garden Café & Martini Bar
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If you are only interested in the view, enter for free (donation recommended) and head straight to the roof to enjoy a cool cucumber mojito atop one of the city’s most prolific museums. If you are culture connoisseur, meander through the exhibitions beforehand to fully appreciate all the museum has to offer.
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The Morgan Library
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The Morgan Library & Museum is the only institution in the world to possess three copies of the Gutenberg Bible, the first substantial book printed from movable type in the West. It is a book lovers wonderland where the focus on the written word, the history of the book, and master drawings has been maintained.
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Grand Central
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Snap some photos of the spectacular astronomical ceiling, or take advantage of the many shops and dining options. Bring a friend and test out the acoustics of the Whisper Gallery (outside the Oyster Bar): each of you stands diagonally across from one another in each corner & whispers something into the wall. You should be able to hear one another!
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Brooklyn Bridge
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No trip to NYC is complete without a selfie taken atop the Brooklyn Bridge. The views from the bridge are also spectacular, including lower Manhattan, DUMBO, the Statue of Liberty and Governor's Island. Because of these remarkable vistas, the bridge is a hot spot for photophraphers and tourists alike.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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It's a National Historic Landmark that dates back to the 1850s, and is still active today with daily masses and special music events. Highlights include the stained glass windows, the altars, and various art works.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Visiting Brooklyn Bridge Park is a great break away from the often overwhelming itinerary of your must-see-it-all trip to New York City. Visitors to Brooklyn Bridge Park enjoy a spectacular panorama, while slowing down to a more relaxed pace.
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Washington Square Park
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The view of the George Washington Arch really is breathtaking, so you can't leave NYC without snapping a few photos. This beautiful park is an ideal place to stop and enjoy your surroundings, sunbathe on a warm day, or get lost in a good book.
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Central Park
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Central Park is one of the country's most popular parks and has appeared in many American films. You can't truly say you've seen NYC until you've visited this beautiful example of landscape architecture. Some of the notable landmarks include Belvedere Castle, Bethesda Fountain, and the Conservatory Garden, among many others.
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The Guggenheim
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Their exhibitions are always interesting and thought-provoking, and their permanent collection includes works from the 19th century to the present by such masters as Cezanne, Degas, Kandinsky, Picasso, and Monet. The building itself is worth the visit to take in its breathtaking views, whether inside or outside.
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The High Line
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This is probably one of the most beautiful (and free!) spots you will enjoy in NYC. Free walking tours are offered during the warmer months, explaining the fascinating history and development of the High Line. Take a stroll, relax on a bench, and enjoy this truly unique space.
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The Federal Reserve Bank
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They also have an exhibition that teaches visitors about their role and the wider Federal Reserve System in setting monetary policy, promoting financial stability, and serving communities to advance economic growth.
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Union Square Park
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In addition to its central location near shops and restaurants, the park is also home to four historical monuments: Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, Marquis de Lafayette, and Mahatma Ghandi. From late November through Christmas Eve, be sure to check out the very popular Union Square Holiday Market.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Boasting a Japanese hill-and-pond garden, a native flora garden, and an herb garden to boot, it is easy to spend hours meandering through the hidden paths and secret gardens of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. And altough it is beautiful year-round, the most hypnotic time to visit is during Cherry Blossom season in the spring.
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The Williamsburg Bridge
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The Williamsburg Bridge connects the Lower East Side and Williamsburg, Brooklyn's hottest neighborhood at the moment. A walk over the Williamsburg bridge will give you insight into the everyday transit of many Brooklynites. Plus, remarkable views of lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn - the Brooklyn Bridge, included!
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Tompkins Square Park
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The park attracts people from all walks of life, capturing the ethnic and cultural diversity of New York City. Sometimes, you can still feel the edgy, gritty New York of the 1980s. There are benches throughout so there is never a struggle to find a seat...sit back and enjoy the scenery.
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