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THINGS TO DO IN NYC » Top 10
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Broadway Play
If you're planning a trip to New York,
you'll want to be sure to take in a Broadway play while you're there.
New York City is well known for its theater district and one-of-a-kind
productions. Learn what the
Broadway League does and how they help with communication between
Broadway theater owners and production managers. You can also link to
info about upcoming plays and events on Broadway. | |
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Central Park
There are so many activities going on in
Central Park that it is hard to keep up with them all. You may want to
start by viewing some maps of Central Park to get a clear idea of the
layout. You'll also find a calendar of events. You can visit the
Conservatory, rent a model sailboat to sail or find out upcoming
concerts. There is also a special page that lists upcoming youth events. | |
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Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has been
the scene of many movies, including a scene in Sleepless in Seattle
with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Get the
lighting schedule to find out how the Empire State Building will be
lit for different holidays and events. If you don't think you'll have a
chance to make it to New York City, but still want to get an idea of
what it's like to tour the Empire State Building, try out the
virtual tour. | |
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Grand Central Terminal
Learn about the history of the Grand
Central Terminal. Find out why it is the
heart of New York City, how it was saved from the
wrecking ball and how it was
restored to its original grandeur. You can also get maps, details
about tours of the terminal and find out about upcoming events. There
are a number of public events that take place in Vanderbilt hall, such
as free samples or cultural awareness. | |
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Ground Zero
Many visitors to New York City want to visit the
site of the
World Trade Center terrorist attacks to remember fallen heroes from
one of the biggest terrorist attacks ever on American soil. Many NYC
tour companies offer tours of Ground Zero. There is a
memorial and museum in the works as well and is expected to be
completed in September of 2011. | |
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Guggenheim Museum
This museum houses many modern and
contemporary works of art from around the world. The exhibits are
constantly rotating, so check the
list of exhibits to get an idea of what is available to view. The
Guggenheim also offers some educational programs where you can learn
different topics. They also have a summer writing program for teens. | |
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Museum of Modern Art
Affectionately dubbed MoMA, the
Museum of Modern Art has some truly fantastic collections that art
lovers won't want to miss. Some of their exhibits can be controversial
in nature at times, but almost always interesting.
Plan out your visit by finding out what exhibits are currently
hanging, read articles and connect on various social networking sites. | |
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Rockefeller Center
A visit to NYC isn't complete without a
trip to the Rockefeller Center. There is so much to do at Rockefeller,
including shopping, dining and an amazing observation deck where you can
view the city. The
Channel Gardens are a beautiful retreat in the middle of New York
City. If you visit the city in the winter, you'll want to check out the
giant Christmas tree and maybe take in a little
ice skating. | |
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Statue of Liberty
She resides over New York Harbor,
holding the torch of freedom. She is a universal symbol of NYC and all
that America stands for. If you're thinking about visiting the statue,
you'll want to check out the
Plan Your Visit page. Learn about operating hours by season, the
types of tours available and even get some tips before you come to brush
up on your history and get the most from your visit. | |
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Times Square
Times Square is where all the activity
happens. Where else can you spot a singing cowboy in his briefs or see
the huge billboard with various ads? There is some great shopping in
Times Square, so be sure to check out the
Times Square shopping guide to map out your shopping expedition. You
can also learn a little bit about the
history of Times Square to see how far it's come. | |
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