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61 (40) PS1 Contemporary
Art Center
Located in
a refurbished public school the PS1 Contemporary Art Center art
gallery is big, bold, fabulous and edgy. The work at PS1 is so cutting
edge in fact you just might bled a little. P.S. 1 consistently mounts
challenging exhibitions from the world's most provocative artists.
The people it attracts often add to the experience – we are
not the same. Be prepared to be confronted. Summer brings with it
the further attraction of the intriguing architectural garden and
the popular, free weekly dance party.
If you have
traditional tastes either go with an open mind or , to be frank,
don’t bother. If you do bother experience the 5 Points, ever
changing gallery of Graffiti works nearby, ask, speak and someone
will tell you how to get there (its pretty close).
62 (71) Brooklyn
Museum of Art
 The
Brooklyn Art Museum
The Brooklyn
Museum's monumental landmark Beaux Arts building contains comprehensive
collections that include more than 1.5 million objects including
a range of ancient Egyptian artifacts, Renaissance masterpieces
and contemporary painting and sculpture - representing almost every
culture and corner of the world.
The highly
regarded Brooklyn Museum is the second largest art museum in the
United States, and one of the premier art institutions in the world
and importantly it’s free every first Saturday after 5 p.m.
(confirm before you go) or Free Every Day with a New
York Pass
63
(30) Federal Hall
Federal hall,
Wall Street
After a painful
labor the United States of America was finally born here at Federal
Hall. The original building is no longer with us but its replacement
has an impressive rotunda and interesting historical accounts of
its important former self.
The US first
president ...[you know you know this one]....George Washington took
the first oath of office at the old Federal Hall. The current Federal
Hall, or Federal Hall National Memorial as it has become, incorporates
the George Washington memorial and, among other exhibits, has an
interesting short video about the history of Federal Hall in all
its guises.
64 (51) Governor's
Island
Regarded by
many as the birthplace of New York Governor's Island also has great
views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. You can also
explore its historic fort. Governor's Island gets its name from
being the Dutch governor's residence. Since then it has had many
uses including that of a jail.
65 (52) The
National Museum of the American Indian
Admire indigenous
art from across the Americas at the National Museum of the American
Indian. View tapestries, cave paintings, and artifacts that are
thousands of years old.
66 (105) Flushing
Meadow
Home to the
New York Mets baseball team, U.S. tennis open and the 1964 World's
Fair Unisphere at Corona Park.
Corona Park
The 1,200 square
acre Corona Park in Flushing Meadows is the largest park in Queens.
It was the site of 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs. Of particular interest
is the famous Unisphere, the symbol of the 1964 Fair. The park's
riches also include three lakes, the New York Hall of Science ,
the Queens Museum of Art , a golf course and a skating rink.
67 Rockefeller
Center
Art deco designed
the Rockefeller Center is the largest privately owned complex of
its kind with a glitzy interior and home to the Today Show.
 NBC
Interview with the Invisible Man :)
For over 70
years NBC has ran an historic studio tour of some of the most famous
studios including: Dateline NBC, NBC Nightly News, NBC Sports, Late
Night with Conan O'Brien, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and Saturday
Night Live. Depending when your tour takes place you may catch a
glimpse of a show in pre-production or cross paths with a famous
NBC personality.
68 Paramount
Building
The impressive
stepped pyramid appearance of the Art Deco crowned Paramount Building
is worth the journey to see it with your own eyes. Venture inside
and you will discover the Hard Rock cafe and a concert area.
69 Museum
of Television and Radio (Paley Center)
 Don't
make ém like they used to - thankfully?
Thank you Mr.
Internet. The once interestingly named Museum of Television &
Radio (MT&R) was renamed the boring Paley Center for Media in
2007 to cater for the Internet, mobile video and podcasting. It’s
more fun than its name suggests.
There is something
for everyone at the Paley Center for Media. Relive or see for the
first time some fascinating clips from the earliest days of the
TV and radio until almost now. Early Beetles, young Elvis, sporting
classic moments, I love Lucy [whata gal], Jack Benny or early Ed
Sullivan shows, watch the first moon walk, M*A*S*H and The Sopranos.
From a collection
includes over 100,000 television and radio programs and advertisements
there must be something there you would want to watch. You get up
to two hours at a time. Individual viewing consoles are provided
so you don't have to watch the same stuff.
Free Entry
with a New
York Pass.
70 Friday
Night Blues
You can get
the blues most Friday and Saturday nights for next to nothing and
or even less at B.B King Blues Club & Grill. Arrive early as
this is not a secret. Shows normally start around 9pm but as ever
check the website for details / confirmation.
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