Attractions in New York, New York

Amusements

Big Apple Circus 212-268-2500
Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10018
62nd Street, Between Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues
New York's cherished hometown, one-ring circus presenting live award-winning, family entertainment shows. The circus performs October through January. more info map
Broadway City 212-997-9797
241 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
High-tech, multilevel family entertainment center featuring virtual reality motion simulators and classic video games set in old New York landmarks. Also offers 25,000... more info map
FDNY Fire Zone 212-698-4520
34 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10020
Located in Rockefeller Center
A project of the FDNY Foundation, the FDNY Fire Zone is New York City's state-of-the-art fire safety learning center that offers classes and demonstrations in fire... more info
Kidville - Midtown West 212-765-0783
515 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Kidville's goal is to make the lives of New York City families with young children better and easier by providing a fun, safe, and clean environment for children to... more info map
Kidville - Upper East Side 212-772-8435
163 East 84th Street, New York, NY 10028
Kidville's goal is to make the lives of New York City families with young children better and easier by providing a fun, safe, and clean environment for children to... more info map
Sony Wonder Technology Lab 212-833-8100
550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Visitors of all ages will enjoy these four floors of hands-on, multimedia exhibits on communication technology. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Carnegie Hall 212-903-9790
881 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019
World famous concert venue featuring the 2,804 seat Isaac Stern Auditorium, the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall, an intimate 268 seat hall, and the Judy and... more info map
Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine 212-316-7540
Located at 112th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
World's largest gothic cathedral filled with art treasures including Raphael's tapestries. Tours include a vertical tour to the top of the Nave. Also features a... more info
Merchant's House Museum 212-277-1089
29 Fourth Street, New York, NY 10003
A Greek Revival-style rowhouse filled with original furniture, decorative arts, and family memorabilia. A Gift shop is on site. more info map
Morris-Jumel Mansion 212-923-8008
65 Jumel Terrace, Manhattan, NY 10032
Manhattan's oldest house, located one block from St. Nicholas Avenue and Edgecombe Avenue, the Palladian-style Morris-Jumel Mansion was General Washington's headquarters... more info map
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace 212-260-1616
28 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003
Located between Broadway and Park Avenue South
This New York City brownstone is the birthplace and boyhood home of Teddy Roosevelt, the United States' 26th President. His original birthplace was demolished in 1916,... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Ellis Island Immigration Museum 212-883-1986
Located in the New York Harbor
Located just a few hundred yards north of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island stands as a constant reminder of our nation's immigration heritage. See the American... more info

Libraries & Research Centers

Morgan Library & Museum 212-685-0008
225 Madison Avenue at 36th Street, New York, NY 10016
Located in Midtown Manhattan
The Morgan Library & Museum "houses one of the world's greatest collections of artistic, literary, and musical works from ancient times to the medieval and Renaissance... more info map
New York Public Library 212-930-0730
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018
"Internationally recognized as one of the greatest institutions of its kind," the Beaux-Arts-style New York Public Library offers hundreds of specialized services with... more info map

Museums & Galleries

American Folk Art Museum 212-265-1040
45 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
Folk paintings, sculptures, furniture, pottery, quilts, and decorative arts from the 18th century to the present are on exhibit in this museum. A gift shop and a cafe... more info map
American Indian Community House 212-598-0100
708 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10003
Providing social services to Native Americans in the New York City area and promoting inter-cultural understanding, this museum features contemporary Native American art... more info map
American Museum of Natural History 212-769-5100
Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
One of the largest and most innovative natural history museums in the world, the American Museum of Natural History includes the Cullman Hall of the Universe, Hayden... more info map
BODIES…The Exhibition 888-9-BODIES (926-3437)
11 Fulton Street in Downtown New York, New York, NY 10038
The South Street Seaport at Pier 17 (Box Office)
Using an innovative preservation process, BODIES…The Exhibition provides an intimate and informative view into the human body. Over 200 actual human bodies and... more info
Chelsea Art Museum 212-255-0719
556 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011
Home of the Miotte Foundation, the Chelsea Art Museum's exhibits reflect contemporary human experience which include cultural, social, environmental and geographical... more info map
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum 212-849-8400
2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128
Devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary designs, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum offers active educational programs, exhibitions, and publications. ... more info map
Daphne Alazraki Fine Art 212-734-8658
424 Madison Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Open by appointment, Daphne Alazraki Fine Art houses superior quality European paintings of the 17th through 21st centuries, with a strong emphasis on 19th to 20th... more info
Drawing Center, The 212-219-2166
35 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013
The only not-for-profit institution in the country to focus on the exhibition of drawings, the Drawing Center "was established to demonstrate the significance and... more info map
Frick Collection, The 212-288-0700
1 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
Located on the Corner of 5th Avenue
"Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European... more info map
Grey Art Gallery 212-998-6780
100 Washington Square East, New York, NY 10003
Located Within the NYU Silver Center
Home from 1927 to 1942, to the A. E. Gallatin's Museum of Living Art, NYU's first art museum and the first institution in this country to exhibit work by Picasso,... more info map
Hutton Leonard Galleries 212-751-7373
790 Madison Avenue, Suite 506, New York, NY 10065
Founded in 1957, The Leonard Hutton Galleries "specializes in paintings, works on paper and sculpture by 20th century European and American artists." more info
International Center of Photography 212-857-0000
1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
New York's only museum devoted exclusively to photography, the International Center of Photography features changing exhibits, educational programs, and a resource... more info map
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum 212-245-0072
West 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Pier 86
"One of America’s leading historic, cultural and educational institutions," the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum's main highlights include the National Historic... more info
Madame Tussauds New York 212-512-9600
234 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Wax museum featuring over 175 amazingly lifelike wax figures of the world's top celebrities. The museum also offers a virtual midnight hansom cab ride through time. more info map
Met Cloisters, The 212-923-3700
99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY 10040
Situated among four acres overlooking the Hudson River in northern Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park, the Met Cloisters is dedicated to the art, architecture, and gardens of... more info map
Moriah Galleries 212-679-7400
230 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1311, New York, NY 10001
Moriah Galleries has been devoted to the preservation through acquisitions of these ritual and ceremonial objects from all over the world. more info
Museum of Arts & Design 212-956-3535
40 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
Celebrating materials and processes that are today embraced by artists in the fields of craft, art and design, the Museum of Arts & Design is the country's premier... more info map
Museum of Jewish Heritage, The 646-437-4200
36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
Located in Battery Park City, Manhattan
Dedicated to the exploration of Jewish heritage, the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust was created as a living memorial to those who lost... more info map
Museum of Modern Art 212-708-9400
11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
"Dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world," the Museum of Modern Art was founded in 1929 as an educational institution. Its permanent... more info map
Museum of the City of New York 212-534-1672
1220 5th Avenue at 103rd Street, New York, NY 10029
The Museum of the City of New York, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., explores the past, present, and future of New York City and celebrates... more info map
National September 11 Memorial & Museum 212-312-8800
200 Liberty Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10281
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum bears solemn witness to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The Museum is "an educational and... more info
Neue Galerie New York 212-628-6200
1048 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028
Neue Galerie New York is devoted exclusively to early 20th-century German and Austrian art and design, which includes works by Vasily Kandinsky, Otto Dix, László... more info map
New Museum of Contemporary Art 212-219-1222
235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
New York City's only gallery devoted exclusively to contemporary art, this 60,000 square foot museum on the Bowery attracts modern art lovers. more info map
New York City Police Museum, The 212-480-3100
100 Old Slip, New York, NY 10005
Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the New York City Police Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the New York City Police Department,... more info
New York Historical Society 212-873-3400
170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
Located in a landmark building, the New York Historical Society is open to the general public Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on selected holiday... more info map
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square 212-398-3133
234 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Located between 7th & 8th Avenues
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square contains a collection of over 500 unusual artifacts from all over the world, including locks of hair from John F. Kennedy,... more info
Rubin Museum of Art 212-620-5000
150 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011
Located in Manhattan’s Chelsea Neighborhood
The Rubin Museum of Art is a cultural and educational institution dedicated to the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Its permanent collection of paintings,... more info map
Skyscraper Museum, The 212-968-1961
39 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
Located in Lower Manhattan's Battery Park City
A member of the Museums of Lower Manhattan, the Skyscraper Museum celebrates New York's architectural heritage and explores historical forces and individuals, objects of... more info map
Studio Museum in Harlem 212-864-4500
144 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
Visit this major museum showcasing African American artists and artists of African descent. more info map
Swiss Institute 212-925-2035
495 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10012
Located between Broome and Spring Streets
The Swiss Institute is "an innovative international venue for art that provides a significant forum for cultural dialogue between Switzerland, Europe, and the United... more info map
Throckmorton Fine Art 212-223-1059
145 East 57th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Throckmorton Fine Art specializes in vintage and contemporary photography of the Americas, pre-Columbian art and... more info
Tribute WTC Visitor Center 212-393-9160 x 138
120 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10006
Next to FDNY Firehouse Engine 10 Ladder 10
Located on the south side of Ground Zero, between Greenwich and Church Streets, Tribute WTC Visitor Center offers walking tours, exhibits and programs that link visitors... more info
Yeshiva University Museum 212-294-8330
15 16th St., New York, NY 10011
Dramatic exhibitions and thought-provoking programs exploring all aspects of Jewish art, culture, and history are available at this multilingual museum. more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Central Park 212-439-6574
830 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
The world's most famous park, Central Park is comprised of 843 acres and features a large zoo that is home to polar bears, penguins, monkeys, sea lions, and more. A... more info map

Science & Technology

New York Hall of Science 718-699-0005
47-01 111th St., New York, NY 11368
Corona
New York's only hands-on science center featuring 225 exciting exhibits. Gift shop, bookstore, and cafe on site. more info map

Tours & Cruises

212 Pedicab 212-961-7435
411 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Central Park pedicab sightseeing tours, Midtown Manhattan sightseeing tours, special events transportation, livery services and group transfer services. more info map
Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting Food Tours 212-209-3370
200 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013
Chinatown and Little Italy
A NYC tour not to be missed. You will be led on a guided off the beaten path adventure and visit two historic NYC neighborhoods. While walking through Chinatown and... more info map
Amazing Destinations 718-569-0184
71-21 166th Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Group tour specialist for churches, schools, senior centers and so much more. more info map
Bateaux New York 866-817-3463
West 23rd Street, Suite 200, New York, NY 10011
Pier 62, Chelsea Piers
Enjoy gourmet cuisine, fine wines, live jazz and sophisticated dance music aboard a European-inspired, all-glass vessel. more info map
Bike Rental NYC 917-520-2066
117 West 58th Street, New York, NY 10019
Bike Rental NYC is located just one block from Central Park offering you quality bike rentals and unforgettable bike tours in the city. more info map
Central Park Bike Rental 917-544-3272
348 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Offers Central Park bike rentals, tours, horse & carriage rides and walking tours around the park. Located around the corner from Central Park, reserve your bike rental... more info map
Circle Line Harbor Cruises 212-809-0808
Pier 16 at South Street Seaport, New York, NY 10038
Downtown Manhattan
Circle Line Harbor Cruises provides harbor cruises aboard the luxury yacht ZEPHYR and 30-minute speedboat rides aboard SHARK. All vessels in Circle Line's fleet are... more info
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises 212-563-3200
Pier 83, West 42nd Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
Located Near Times Square
Owned and operated by New York Cruise Lines, Inc., New York's oldest and largest provider of scheduled and chartered sightseeing and special function cruises; Circle... more info map
Eastern Star Yacht Charters 800-445-5942
61 Chelsea Piers, #100, New York, NY 10011
Eastern Star private luxury yacht charters depart from Chelsea Piers in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester, and Long Island. more info
Free Tours by Foot 646-450-6831
31 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10012
Sites covered on some of the tours include Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, Trinity Church, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, the New York Stock... more info
Go New York Tours 212-664-0300
348 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Bus sight seeing tours for New York city. They offer multiple tours and packages to fit every schedule that will showcase the most famous sites in New York. more info map
Gotham Walking Tours 646-645-5782
Your licensed New York City tour guide is a native New Yorker who holds advanced degrees in American Politics and in Law from Harvard University and New York University... more info map
Hornblower New York 888-467-6256
353 West Street, New York, NY 10014
Hornblower Landing at Hudson River Park Pier 40
From corporate events to weddings, "Hornblower can cater to all your needs and create an amazing experience." Since 2012, Hornblower New York has offered private event... more info map
Kramer's Reality Tour 212-268-5525
484 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
Take a hysterical and informative tour through the world of "Seinfeld" with the real Kramer. more info map
Limo Tour 212-423-0101
1636 Third Avenue, Suite 420, New York, NY 10128
VIP private and shared limousine tours offering historical, Harlem gospel, and jazz tours for the tourist and business person. more info map
NBC Studio Tours 212-664-3700
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
Tour NBC's operations including some of the famous studios such as Saturday Night Live and the Today Show. Visitors can stop in the interactive store that contains... more info map
New York Shuttle Tours
Broadway and 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Offers interactive and comprehensive New York Tours. New York sightseeing tours with more unique tour stops. New York Bus Tours depart from Times Square. more info map
New York Skyride 212-279-9777
350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018
Open 365 days a year, New York Skyride is New York's only aerial virtual tour simulator. This IMAX-style presentation uses digital technology and special effects,... more info
On Location Tours 212-209-3370
Five Different Departure Points
Bus tour company specializing in TV and movie location tours, including a Manhattan TV and Movie Tour, Celebrity Homes Tour, Sex and the City Tour, and Sopranos Tour. more info
On Location Tours 212-683-2027
10 West 37th Street, New York, NY 10018
On Location Tours is New York City's only TV & Movie Tour Company. Go behind the scenes of your favorite tv shows and movies filmed in NYC: Sex & the City, Friends,... more info
PhotoTrek Tours 212-209-3370
209 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Private New York walking tour with personal photographer. Guests are captured in their photos with New York landmarks such as Central Park, Times Square and The Brooklyn... more info map
Rockefeller Center Tour 212-698-2000
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
Top of the Rock Entrance
An expert historian will guide you through the Center's most significant buildings, gardens and spaces. more info map
Statue Cruises
17 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004
Statue Cruises is an excellent source for a cruise tour of the statue of liberty. The statue of Liberty is an American icon that deserves to be seen. more info map
Top of the Rock Observation Deck 212-698-2000
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
Entrance on 50th Street
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Plaza offers 360º unobstructed city views. more info map
Uncle Sam's New York Walking Tours
501 5th Avenue, Suite 701, New York, NY 10017
Uncle Sam's New York City Tours offers New York City walking tours, pub crawls, shopping tours and night club tours that allow travelers to discover the city, meet new... more info map

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