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Manhattan, New York, USA

Attractions in Manhattan, New York

Amusements

  • New York Stock Exchange 212-656-5165
    20 Broad Street, Manhattan, NY 10004
    Visit this national symbol of commerce and enjoy the gallery overlooking trading floor. All of the exciting activity is described by taped narration. more info  map

  • Rockefeller Center 212-632-3975
    Rockefeller Plaza
    Don's miss this famous center with its mural, flower garden displays, Christmas displays, tours and exhibits. more info

  • U.S. Custom House On Bowling Green 212-668-2258
    1 Bowling Green, Manhattan, NY 10004
    Built in 1907 on the site of Old Fort Amsterdam, where Peter Minuit bought Manhattan from the Algonquin Indians in 1626. more info  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • City Hall 212-788-6865
    Broadway at Murray Street, Manhattan, NY 10007
    This beautiful Landmark building is built in Federal period style with French influences. more info  map

  • Eldridge Street Synagogue 212-219-0902
    Museum at 12 Eldridge Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
    The Museum at Eldridge Street, based in the National Historic Landmark 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, presents the culture, history and traditions of Jewish immigrants... more info

  • Gracie Mansion 212-570-4751
    East End Avenue 88th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024
    This country house has been the official residence of NYC mayors since 1942. more info  map

  • Hamilton Grange National Memorial
    Convent Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031
    Visit the original home of Alexander Hamilton. more info

  • St Paul's Chapel 212-602-0874
    Broadway at Fulton Street, Manhattan, NY 10007
    St. Paul's is a world famous National Historic Landmark chapel. more info  map

  • St. Patrick's Cathedral 212-753-2261
    Fifthe Avenue between Fiftieth and Fifty-First, Manhattan, NY 10022
    This gothic style structure was designed by James Renwick, built from 1858 to 1874. more info

Historic Sites & Monuments

Libraries & Research Centers

  • New York Public Library 212-869-8089
    Fifth Avenue and Forty-Second Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
    This library is world famous and features one of the world's greatest collections of changing exhibits. more info  map

Museums & Galleries

  • American Museum of Natural History 212-496-3586
    Central Park West at Seventy Ninth Street, Manhattan, NY 10024
    This museun houses the world's largest collection of vertebrae fossils including dinosaurs, ancient fishes and mammals. more info  map

  • Children's Museum of Manhattan 212-721-1234
    212 West Bend Eighty-Third Street, Manhattan, NY 10024
    This remakrable interactive museum features fascinating exhibits and a wonderful learning center for all ages. more info

  • Equitable Gallery 212-554-4818
    787 Seventh Avenue at Fifty-First Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
    Changing exhibits of major works of art and permanent collections make up this intriguing gallery. more info  map

  • Fraunces Tavern Museum 212-425-1778
    54 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10004
    Early American history and culture are showcased at this museum. more info  map

  • Jewish Museum, The 212-423-3200
    1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
    The preeminent U.S. institution exploring the intersection of 4,000 years of art and Jewish culture, its exhibitions and educational programs inspire people of all... more info  map

  • Metropolitan Museum of Art 212-535-7710
    1000 5th Avenue at 82nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10028
    The Metropolitan Museum's collection contains more than two million works of art from ancient through modern times. Collections include costumes, American Decorative... more info  map

  • Museum of American Folk Art 212-595-9533
    2 Lincoln Square, Manhattan, NY 10023
    A permanent collection of acclaimed exhibits are displayed at this Folk Art gallery. more info

  • Museum of the City of New York 212-534-1672
    1220 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
    This museum collects, preserves and presents original materials on the history of NYC. more info  map

  • National Academy Museum 212-369-4880
    1083 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
    With over 5,000 works of art, the Academy houses one of the largest public collections of 19th and 20th century American art in the United States. These include works... more info  map

  • National Museum of the American Indian
    One Bowling Green, Manhattan, NY 10004
    Native American art, culture and 10,000 years of heritage are displayed at this museum. more info  map

  • New York City Fire Museum 212-691-1303
    278 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
    This museum pays tribute to New York firefighting with a comprehensive collection of fire related art and artifacts. more info  map

  • Paley Center for Media 212-621-6800
    25 West 52 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
    Over 100,000 radio and television programs with viewing and listening seminars make up this modern museum. more info  map

  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 212-423-3500
    1071 5th Avenue at 89th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
    Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece of modern architecture houses a variety of collections of 20th century American and European abstract art. more info  map

  • Ukrainian Museum 212-228-0110
    203 Second Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003
    This culture and history museum houses exhibits and programs. more info  map

  • Whitney Museum of American Art 212-570-3676
    945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street, Manhattan, NY 10021
    Founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1931, the Whitney Museum is home to an extensive collection of 20th century American art. Its permanent collection includes... more info  map

  • Yeshiva University Museum 212-960-5390
    2520 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10033
    Exhibits focusing on Jewish history, culture and art can be found at this museum. more info  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Central Park 212-794-6564
    Fifty Ninth at 110th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
    Visit this famous 840 acres of landscaped and recreational areas. The park houses a zoo, theatre, sports facilities, lake, food and entertainment. more info

  • Central Park Zoo 212-861-6030
    Sixty-Fourth at Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
    Enjoy 5.5 acres of zoo with natural habitats, polar bears, penguins, monkeys and sea lions. more info  map

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