Top 50 Things To Do In New York
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46 (110) Shearwater Sailing Cruise of Manhattan
For something different see Manhattan from the decks of a a 82-foot
double-masted Great Gatsby Era sailing yacht.With a gentle breeze
in your face glide past the Statue of Liberty and around the tip
of Manhattan. Enjoy a beverage with great views and the sound of
a sail rustle with the water all around you. Your voyage departs
from the North Cove Marina (Battery Park City) at the World Financial
Center. The trip lasts up to 2 hours commencing in May and sails
on to November 1st.
47 Battery Park
The British created 'Battery' in 1693 to defend New York with mounted
cannons. The space became a park to provide New Yorkers and Wall
St with a place to relax. The park is very popular particularly
in warm weather.
Battery Park enjoys excellent views of the Statue of Liberty and
New Jersey. Within you will find Castle Clinton which was originally
built to keep the British out. It is now welcoming of Brits and
everybody else. You can also have a look at the Sphere, a sculpture
damaged in the attack on the World Trade Center. Don't miss the
lampposts around the park as they give an account of Battery Park's
history.
Battery Park is close to a number of other New York City attractions
including:
- Wall Street
- South Street Seaport
- WTC site
- Federal Reserve Bank
And provides a good vantage point to see:
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis and Staten Island.
- Hudson River
- New Jersey
- Brooklyn and
- Lower Manhattan
48 (116) Trinity Church
Founded in 1697, Trinity Church is a vibrant Episcopal parish with
a Welcome Center and Museum. Sections of the Trinity Church Cemetery
and Mausoleum overlooks the Hudson River. Despite its proximity
to Wall Street the Church offers the visitor the opportunity to
find peace and tranquility in one of the most beautiful natural
settings in the City of New York. Giant hundred-year-old oaks and
elms look down on grassy knolls and manicured walkways.
49 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Home to Opera, Ballet and New York Philharmonic. The Lincoln Center
is America’s premier performing arts center. You can tour
the Lincoln Center to see why every year millions of visitors flock
to its grand theaters to enjoy the world’s most distinguished
opera and ballet companies, musicians, theater and films. Daily
guided tours allow guests to explore the world-renowned Metropolitan
Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, the New York State Theater or the
Vivian Beaumont Theater. You get to hear the fascinating inside
stories told by knowledgeable tour guides and you might even be
lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a rehearsal in progress.
Tour the Lincoln Center with a New
York Pass
50 (92) Meer Pond in Central Park
Meer is Dutch for lake. The Meer, once a mere swamp, has been transformed
into a beautiful pond to compliment the natural waterfall at the
end of the Ravine. The relaxed, family friendly Meer Pond is set
amongst some of Central Park's most impressive oaks, bald cypress,
beech, and ginkgo. Of more interest for children are the two playgrounds
with water features.
In the summer you may enjoy the jazz festival and dancing on the
terrace at 110th Street close to The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center.
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