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Named after the New York Times, which moved here in 1924, Times Square is a vibrant, neon-lit area in the heart of the Theater District. Once populated by peep shows and sex shops, it has undergone a complete image overhaul. Hotels, office towers and commercial businesses have sprung up. Disney h...
The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. While not the tallest anymore, it remains as impressive as ever. At night the building is lit up, with special colors displayed on holidays. Tickets can be purchased online through the Empire State Building'...
Lady Liberty, representative of freedom to the world, shines bright in New York Harbor. Created by Frenchmen Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue was a gift from France to the United States. Now, visitors can view the inside of the statue through a glass ceiling, and capture a better image of L...
Central Park is a public park in the center of Manhattan in New York City, United States. Central Park, which has been a National Historic Landmark since 1963, was designed by landscape designer and writer Frederick Law Olmsted and the English architect Calvert Vaux in 1858 after winning a design...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museums. Its collections include more than two million works of art spanning five thousand years of world culture, from prehistory to the present and from every part of the globe.
Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Muse...
Located in a very posh Upper West Side townhouse, Feline Day Spa offers an exotic array of beauty treatments for women (not cats, as the name would imply). The facials, massages and seaweed wraps offered here all promise to slow down the aging process and help one look younger; even if they do no...
An East Village landmark that first opened in 1854, and is the oldest bar in Manhattan. McSorley's serves two kinds of beer: McSorley's Light and McSorley's Dark. There is sawdust on the floor, and historic bric-à-brac, photos and news clippings cover the walls. On weekdays it is a comfortable p...
New Yorkers love this small, sculptured park behind the library. With its French benches, colorful flower gardens, green lawn and numerous cultural events, Bryant Park is peaceful place to take a moment to watch the world go by. Named in 1874 after poet William Cullen Bryant, the site of this his...
The opening of the Top Of The Rock observation deck adds to the many facets of Rockefeller Center's worldwide attraction: its skating rink, NBC studios, the famous Christmas tree. The Top Of The Rock observation deck sits serenely at the 70th floor of Rockefeller Center. With its awesome views of...
This massive cathedral, situated across from Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue, is the largest Catholic cathedral in the United States. With its two soaring 330-foot spires, St. Patrick's Cathedral is also one of the city's most spectacular architectural sights. Construction on the neo-gothic st...
New York's Chinatown is a cultural haven full of ancient and exotic traditions, and a huge amount of restaurants. This bustling and crowded neighborhood is home to over half of the city's Chinese population. In the grocery stores and fruit stands, you will find many food items available nowhere e...
This popular attraction is the largest Natural History Museum in the world. It is bursting with artifacts, displays and exhibits, all geared to let out secrets about the beautiful natural world. The visit begins with dinosaurs, which welcome you as you enter the main hall. Other points of interes...
This upscale sports bar offers patrons a classy place to enjoy a few of the finer things in life, most notably cigars, libations and sports. Comfortable leather couches, large plasma screens and a selection of sports memorabilia give the 40/40 Club an inviting environment. For the true sports fan...
A small doorway on a busy West Village street leads you down into Café Wha?--underground den of live music. Though the bands aren't ones that you are likely to see on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine anytime soon, they are very talented. A Brazilian band usually plays on Mondays, and every We...
Visit Juvenex Spa for absolute relaxation after an exhausting week. Open round the clock, this spa offers exclusive body therapies, massages, facials, pedicures and manicures to men and women. Taking inspiration from the Asian, European and American remedies, experts at Juvenex come up with the b...
Brooklyn Bridge was built to connect the island of Manhattan to Brooklyn. At almost 1,600 feet, at the time of its completion in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Its architecture remains a wondrous sight in the New York cityscape. After dark, the twin Gothic towers and str...
Emphasizing luxury and specialty goods, Barneys New York is a premium shopping experience with fabulous customer service and a knack for promoting new, young designers. Barneys New York sells ritzy items such as silk ties, Prada bags and elite business suits. It began as a men's tailor renowned f...
Cielo strips the nightclub experience down to its basic elements: music and dancing. This is not to say that there's no alcohol or difficult door; you can still find both a full bar and a long line at Cielo. What you won't see are any exclusive V.I.P. areas, much sitting room, or a lot of glitzy ...
This subterranean space is a haven of great cocktails and martinis. Done up in bronze and stone, this golden-lit bar attracts a crowd that loves to enjoy their drinks over some interesting conversations and delectable meat and cheese. If you're looking for some privacy, away from the usual crowd ...
Built in 1913, Grand Central Terminal is impressive even to New Yorkers, particularly the massive main hall with its cathedral-like vaulted ceiling. The building s beautiful with chic new shops and a food court lending an air of urban charm. Not an easy feat for a railway station that is filled w...
Katz's of New York City, is a kosher-style (not kosher according to Jewish Halacha) delicatessen restaurant.
Since its founding in 1888, it has become popular among locals and tourists alike for its pastrami sandwiches and hot dogs, both of which are widely considered among New York's best. Ea...
Old-fashioned goodness is chic at this Greenwich Village bakery and cafe. Many trendsetters are spotted nibbling on cupcakes with chocolate, mocha or white butter cream icing. Their cakes are also hard to resist, and the beautiful presentation makes them perfect for special occasions. The Humming...
Pommes Frites isn't an ordinary shop, but a specialty shop serving authentic Belgian fries, or as the Belgians call them, "pommes frites." You won't find many seats here, but you will find the tastiest treat in town. Pommes Frites means premium fresh fried potatoes, crunchy on the outside, and so...
Opened in 1897 at 53 Spring St., just down the street from its present location, Lombardi's is easily one of the city's oldest eateries.
The reason to come here is obvious: beautiful, smoky-crusted pizza with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. The genius of this pizza starts with the crust, which...
While few divas may actually be seen dining here, the food and wine are worth the visit. The service is good, and the atmosphere is entertaining. High ceilings, red walls, funky music and black tiled floors help make the place memorable, and the young crowd keeps on partying until early in the mo...
Around since the 1950s, this dessert shop is a classic to older Upper East Side residents, who in turn have made their children fans of this incredibly popular spot. Lines out the door do not deter families from waiting for a table or ordering takeout dessert. Small, white circular tables are sca...
Popularly called The Best Halal, this food stall magically appears at 7:30p everyday. If you are in the mood for some spicy, delicious Halal dishes and have a budget as low as USD5, simply walk towards the southwest corner of 53rd Street and ask for your favorite meat—lamb, gyro or chicken. You...
From breakfast to late dinner, you can slide into one of the blue leather booths here and enjoy cheap, lively Cuban cuisine. Meals are an excellent value with large portions of good hearty food. Try the Sandwich Cubano and other pressed sandwiches for a truly satisfying lunch. Other locat...
Celebrity chef Mario Batali and restaurateur Joe Bastianich have come together to create the ultimate Italian dining experience in New York City. A giant stairway dominates the main dining room, set off by pale wood paneling and an abundance of fresh flowers. The Italian fare is often reinvented ...
Ever since it opened in January 2000, Milk & Honey has served the most delicious cocktails in the Lower East Side area.The warm and friendly staff guide you through the menu and suggest the latest and freshest drinks on offer.The bar refrains from using synthetic juices or essences in its drinks ...
When it is this difficult to get a table, you know something has to be special about Balthazar. A recreation of a French brasserie, it is bold, loud and exciting. The space is dominated by red leather banquettes with retro mirrors adding to the room's spaciousness. The restaurant is the creation ...
This friendly neighborhood steakhouse has been around for years, offering big steaks at a reasonable price. There is also chicken, salmon and a number of other dishes, all served with potatoes and salad. Desserts are gigantic, so be prepared to go on a diet after a meal here. While Nueva Habana C...
For great dim sum and Peking Duck at affordable prices, you can hardly beat Great Shanghai in Chinatown. This simple, casual and pleasant place has fast, efficient service. The Formica floors and old fish tanks may leave something to be desired, but the restaurant is certainly comfortable and ver...
Another example of the multi-ethnic cuisine available in New York, the Caracas serves delightful 'areperas' and 'taguaritas' from Venezuela. This tiny eatery is grabbing the fancy of New Yorkers and threatening to replace their penchant for pita or tortillas. The spongy cornflour coverings are st...
Allow Chef Chang to regale you with music and cuisines ranging from Japanese to Korean at Momofuku. The ramen, dumplings, kimchee and noodles are sought after but the pork dishes emerge as winners. Don't expect fusion food as care is taken to serve authentic Asian fare. This is a great place to g...
The newly opened Morimoto is a branch of the main Philadelphia restaurant and is a whopping 12,000 square feet. Famous for their contemporary Japanese cuisine and the multi course menus, all the Morimoto restaurants are in a league of their own. 'Iron Chef', Masaharu of Nobu fame has woven his ma...
A Theatre District favorite, Carmine's features large servings of good Southern Italian food. Portions are family style (meaning huge), and sharing is recommended. The food comes with plenty of garlic and red sauce, including chicken cacciatore, fried calamari and linguine with clam sauce. With a...
Nestled in the heart of the West Village, this casual American bar and restaurant open till late (usually until 4a) and serves cheap, casual fare. Greasy but tasty burgers and fries are what makes this place popular. A friendly spot, Corner Bistro caters to a diverse crowd of downtown denizens as...
Are you possessed with the nagging urge for chocolate that you just can't get rid of? Well, this dessert house will bail you out with its notorious cocoa concoctions. Sip hot, dark or white chocolate, or a creamy, fragrant cappuccino. To break your fast in the morning there are Strawberry-topped ...
This quality hotel is ideally located near most Broadway theaters. Built in the 1980s, the 50-story building is an integral part of the transformed and family-friendly Times Square. The Marquis has what most business and leisure travelers cannot find in New York—large and comfortable rooms. Do ...
The majestic Waldorf-Astoria, built in 1931, still symbolizes the splendor and elegance of New York City. The hotel is known for its glorious lobby and individually-decorated, amenity-filled rooms. All guests receive in-room coffee service, a work desk with a lamp, and 24-hour housekeeping servic...
Ian Schrager, the genius hotelier behind New York's Morgan Hotel and The Royalton (among many others), has again collaborated with designer Phillippe Starck to create this lush, modern oasis for travelers. All rooms feature such amenities as a CD player, in-room safe, hairdryer and temperature co...
Hailed as one of the anchors of Times Square's turn-of-the-millennium renaissance, the Westin is a marvel in more ways than one. First, the space-age design evokes a future of which none of us could have ever dreamed. Inside, the list of amenities seems endless. The staff is expertly attentive, t...
In the heart of the Theater District and Restaurant Row, this Ian Schrager hotel Paramount Hotel is modern and trendy. Guestrooms are small but original in design and lighting. Every room is decorated in whites and grays, and has silk-screened headboards, fresh flowers and a VCR. There is also a ...
This 40-floor landmark hotel is in close proximity to New York's Theater District. Erected in 1930, the hotel has been renovated extensively in recent years. The popular art Deco architecture and the comfortable rooms with inspirational views continue to make the New Yorker hotel a popular destin...
Built in 1963, this renovated hotel has remained one of the top choices for the business crowd in Midtown. The Hilton is also user-friendly for visiting shoppers, sightseers and families. Located across from Rockefeller Center, all of the glamor of Broadway and the fine stores of Fifth Avenue are...
Many hotels in the attractive and convenient Murray Hill neighborhood tend to be rather expensive, but this one is a happy exception to that rule. It has comfortable rooms and fine facilities, and some of the city's premier locations are nearby; you will be within walking distance of the Empire S...
Location. The Roosevelt Hotel is located on Madison Avenue at 45th Street, where the business, couture and cultural districts of New York City, N.Y., convene in midtown Manhattan. This hotel stands three blocks from Broadway theaters, Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal. H...
The Belvedere Hotel is one half block from Broadway theatres and two blocks from Restaurant Row.
Located in a safe and quiet section of Murray Hill, this hotel features many spacious residential-style suites available at fairly reasonable rates, making it an attractive option for visiting families. Built in 1986 and updated with all the latest amenities, the hotel is modern enough for childr...
Built in 1929 and recently renovated, this all-suite hotel lies in the heart of the Fashion District. Modern conveniences, in tandem with classic style and grace, make this address a popular one for those with business in the area. The Jacob Javits Convention Center, Penn Station, Manhattan Mall ...
Convention-goers and those in New York City on business often stay at this Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers—it is centrally located, and the meeting rooms and business services are excellent. This 50-story high rise was built in 1962 and has been renovated several times over the years. Guests c...
The rooms at the Salisbury are noted for being large and comfortable. They are furnished with fine solid American furniture and unpretentious good taste. The hotel lies just south of Central Park and is convenient to Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Bergdorf Goodman, Radio City Music Hall...
This spacious hotel on the east side of Midtown Manhattan, is a favorite with business travelers. One of the reasons for this is its proximity to Grand Central Terminal and other Midtown destinations. Check out J. Sung Dynasty for traditional Chinese cuisine, grab a drink at the cocktail lounge o...
If you are looking for a modern first-class hotel in the Theater District, the Novotel is definitely worth considering. All the latest services and facilities are available, pets are accepted, and the cafe has a terrace which overlooks Times Square. A short walk will take you to Rockefeller Cente...
The New York Palace is an opulent combination of traditional and modern hospitality. The hotel is a 55-story tower atop the 19th century Villard House—you have a choice of fantastic views and modern decor, or old-world elegance in a low-rise building. Either way, service and facilities are topn...
This modern chain hotel is located in the heart of Times Square and the Theater District. The suites have all the comforts of home and are great for families as well as business travelers. Each one and two-bedroom apartment comes with a sofa, dining room table, refrigerator, microwave oven and a ...
For a peaceful stay in the bustling and vibrant Theater District, opt for the W New York at Times Square. Located amidst museums in the north and other interesting venues such as the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Madison Square Garden, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center in the vicinit...
This deluxe hotel is only a block away from Grand Central Terminal, and close to the United Nations Building and other popular Midtown destinations. It was built in 1980 and features a modern, high-rise design. A restaurant is located inside the hotel, and you can also visit Harry's Bar for high ...
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