Top 10 Things To Do In New York
What to do in New York?
6 (10) The Empire State Building
 The
Empire State
The world's tallest buildings on completion in 1931
the Empire State still rates quite highly. Best attempted at night
for great views and fewer crowds. For the better part of
a century, visitors to the New York have headed directly
for the Empire State Building to journey aloft to its fabled Observatory
nearly a quarter of a mile above Fifth Avenue. Here you are treated
to breathtaking panoramas across the rooftops, avenues and byways
of the New York Metropolitan areas, to as far away as four neighboring
countries...oh ok states of America but almost had you.
The Empire State has had many famous visitors including
King Kong and a B52 bomber. In 1945 a B-25 bomber crashed into the
79th floor. It caused little structural damage other than to the
people in the plane.
The Empire State could have been a "balloonport"
for blimps but the idea was ultimately felt to full of hot air.
Evidence of this scheme can be found on the observatory of the 86th
floor but unfortunately not a single balloon. The observation deck
on the 102nd story was to be the mooring site. It is now the 102nd
Floor Observatory tickets to which are only sold upon arrival in
addition to regular admission price
In bad weather, the lights on the top floors are turned
off at certain timers of the year to avoid attracting migrating
birds like moths to a flame.
Expect long queues for tickets in the concourse level
and long lines for the elevators. Go late or early.
7 (-) Chrysler Building
 The
Chrysler Building - a building to look up to
The Chrysler Building is an important and impressive
New York landmark. The tower culminates in a beautiful, tapered
stainless steel crown that supports the famous spire at its peak.
The Chrysler Building is considered by many to be the world's quintessential
skyscraper. Taller than the Eiffel Tower and briefly the tallest
building in the world in 1930 (until the Empire State Building beat
it into second place) The Chrysler Building remains the tallest
brick building in the world and is as gorgeous as ever.
"Art Deco in France found its American equivalent
in the design of the New York skyscrapers of the 1920s. The Chrysler
Building ... was one of the most accomplished essays in the style."
–John Julius Norwich, in The World Atlas of Architecture.
So there!
8 (-) Grand Central Terminal (Station)
If you intend going to Grand Central Terminal to catch
a train I suggest you get there early. Both a good looker, inside
and out, the restored Grand Central Terminal has become much more
than just a train station. Grand Central has become a midtown destination
for fine restaurants, cocktail bars and specialty shops throughout.
There is much to catch the eye on the giant main concourse. From
the celestial ceiling mural above to the staircase modeled on the
staircase at the Paris Opera. At every turn it seems there is something
to admire.
Make your way downstairs towards the Oyster Bar and
try the seafood. The Whispering Gallery at the either end of the
Oyster Bar ramp will leave you talking to a wall quietly. Be careful
not to belch if you have had too much seafood as it could be embarrassing.
Discover the "secret" elevated passageways for fabulous
views of the concourse.
Grand Central also host public events at Vanderbilt Hall ranging
from free promotions and entertainment. The annual Holiday Fair
brings 72 craftsmen, artisans and international importers to the
Terminal selling an outstanding array of merchandise for holiday
gifts.
9 (-) Guggenheim Museum
The internationally renown Guggenheim museum, Frank Lloyd Wright's
masterpiece of modern architecture, is bursting at its rounded seams
with the world's finest collections of 20th century art. A walk
down the grand ramp gets the experience off on the right foot. Exhibits
are arranged along the spiral ramp effecting a synergy between the
architecture and the art. Be prepared for pieces by such masters
as Chagall, Kandinsky, Picasso and van Gogh. Guggenheim courts and
attracts exhibitions from all over the world.
10 (6) Staten Island Ferry
Great value, as at the time of writing this, the ferry
ride is FREE. Perfect if you are on a tight budget. More than that
your 60 minutes return trip gives you wonderful views of Manhattan.
What you can expect to see in passing / from a distance:
- Ellis Island
- Statue of Liberty
- City Sky Line
- People
You can walk from Ground Zero to Wall St and then
on to Battery Park. The huge ferry runs every 30 minutes from Staten
Island Ferry terminal close by. You may get a better view from the
top level of the ferry.
You can avoid sharing your ferry with millions (it
will seem like it) of commuters by traveling outside of peak hours.
New York commuters will also appreciate it.
Staten Island Children's Museum
 Staten
Island Learning is fun Museum
The Staten Island Children's Museum is a place to
exercise minds, bodies and imaginations at New York's only indoor-outdoor
interactive museum set in an 84-acre park. Families will relish
six exciting hands-on exhibitions on topics including bugs, blocks,
water, theater, and world exploration. Creative workshops for children
and performances are regular occurrences at the museum and the Walk-In
Workshop is open most afternoons.
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