From the neon lights of Times Square to the hallowed halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sky-high steel peaks of Midtown to the charming brick townhouses of Greenwich Village, New York City offers a dizzying array of experiences that can be enjoyed in any season, and at any time of day or night. Brave the crowds at top tourist spots – like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Rockefeller Center – if you must, but be sure to make time for the city's less-hectic pleasures: a lazy walk through Central Park, a nighttime view of the Brooklyn Bridge or a stroll along the High Line.
49th Avenue
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Tennis tournament, final Grand Slam title of the year...
Off South Street Viaduct
Park Row, near Municipal Building
Historic bridge offers stunning skyline views...
1048 Fifth Ave
At 86th St
German/Austrian art in beautiful surroundings...
62nd Street
Central Park
Skating in Central Park makes for a fun family outing...
1000 Fifth Ave
Fifth Ave. at 82nd St
Mammoth museum featuring art from around the world...
Central Park Driveway
The Central Park Conservancy
Urban oasis, perfect for exploring or relaxing...
1560 Broadway, Between 46th & 47th streets
Iconic center revamped for the tourist's enjoyment...
Liberty Island
On Liberty Island in New York Harbor
Lady Liberty welcomes the masses to New York and America...
1 E. 70th St
At Fifth Ave
Mansion museum stocked with great art...
350 5th Avenue, Suite # 3210
between 33rd and 34th Streets
Classic skyscraper offers great views from its observatory...
47th to 51st streets
Btwn 48th and 50th sts., from Fifth to Sixth aves
Commercial center, home to great entertainment...
Central Park West
at 79th Street
Dinosaurs galore, plus other earth and space-themed exhibits...
Fordham Road
Bronx River Parkway
Urban zoo with sprawling grounds, home to 6,000-plus animals...
12 Fulton St
Fulton & South Streets
Historic port houses tourist-friendly shops & restaurants...
11 W. 53rd St
Between 5th and 6th Avenues
Cutting-edge museum with huge selection of contemporary art...
200 Eastern Pkwy
(at Washington Avenue)
Stately museum near Prospect Park houses vast art collection...
Ellis Island
(in Hudson River)
Historic gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States...
22-25 Jackson Ave
(at the intersection of 46th Avenue)
Edgy Queens art center...
87 East 42nd Street
42nd St. at Park Ave
Historic transportation hub...
1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street
At 89th St
Modern art in Manhattan...