City Hall in New York City, a beautiful Federal-style building, has been home to government officials since 1812. Guided tours are available twice a week, but must be booked in advance online (search for 'city hall tours' on www.nyc.gov)....
Busiest international air passenger gateway in the United States
Together with Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK, ICAO: KJFK, FAA LID: JFK) is part of the largest airport...
Popular international airport
Together with JFK International and LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA: EWR, ICAO: KEWR, FAA LID: EWR) is part of the largest airport system in the United States. It is also one of...
New York airport in Queens
Together with JFK International and Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia Airport (IATA: LGA, ICAO: KLGA, FAA LID: LGA) is part of the largest airport system in the United States. It is also one of the busiest...
Gangway for young art dealers
Becky Smith's popular gallery has been on a steady rise since its move from Brooklyn. Now one of the hottest spaces in Chelsea, Bellwether has been setting trends within the art world since 1999, and...
A blast of art at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge
A trailblazer of the Chinatown/Lower East Side gallery phenomenon, CANADA opened its doors at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge in 2000. Expect an eclectic programme of events, such as book...
The USS Intrepid is an impressive aircraft carrier, which moored in Pier 86 on the Hudson River in New York, is now the centerpiece of a multimillion-dollar interactive military museum. Visitors to the museum are immersed in the Intrepid's...
Medieval branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that was constructed out of sections of French medieval monasteries. It offers a wide selection of statues, paintings,...
The iconic Wall Street is a symbol of US capitalism, boasting the world-famous New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) inside its portentous neoclassical facade. It is estimated that about one billion shares change hands daily, though the sight is no...
The Rubin Museum of Art is the pioneering establishment in the West to focus solely on the art of the Himalayas and neighboring areas. Its remarkable collection comprises of artwork dating back 1500 years to the present day, with items such as...
For over four decades, this small cultural gem has served as a source of connection between Harlem and its various artistic figures. Exhibiting the work of African American artists, the museum is more than just a space to view art. Attendees can...
Local specialty gallery
Pierogi, one of Williamsburg's established galleries, presents the Flat Files, a series of drawers containing works on paper by some 800 artists.
Don't pass up the chance to don Pierogi's special white...
Since its founding in 1991, the gallery has showcased the works of both American and European artists, who utilize various creative mediums including painting, printmaking and photography. Notable artists such as Jasper Johns and German sculptor...
Where art and spectacle converge
An influential and innovative figure on the New York art scene, Jeffrey Deitch is known for staging public events and producing 'projects' with artists across various disciplines (including the likes of...
Highly intellectual art gallery
Since neighboring project space Orchard closed in spring 2008, filmmaker Miguel Abreu has picked up the slack by hosting a highly intellectual series of performances, art theory seminars and film...
Cultural preservation of New York
The American Academy of Arts and Letters is an honor society of 250 architects, composers, artists, and writers. Members of the Academy are elected for life and pay no dues. As vacancies occur, the...
Refreshingly modern art
The art hanging on the walls of the ATM Gallery is always striking. Taking a regularly fresh approach to contemporary art, you can always find something surprising, yet inspiring all the same.
The ATM...
Fine art and luxury photography
Peter Lik's art gallery features the artist's fine art photography, as well as his luxury photography collections. The gallery was established in 2008, and has been a focal point for art lovers in SOHO ever...
This artistic haven boasts three small galleries that host ever-changing exhibitions, with past displays ranging from quilts crafted by 19th-century soldiers to sculptures by a renowned Ghanaian coffin-maker symbolizing slave-trading forts. If...
This waterfront museum offers a captivating exploration into modern Jewish identity and culture, from traditional practices to artistic accomplishments. Its core exhibition is divided into three levels: Jewish Life a Century Ago, Jewish Renewal,...
A museum dedicated to postcolonial New York, Federal Hall is a Greek Revival masterpiece. The exhibits explore George Washington’s inauguration, Alexander Hamilton’s relationship with the city, and John Peter Zenger’s trial and eventual...
Foundation center for the public service
In its efforts to raise awareness for public safety and the prevention of fires, the FDNY Fire Zone has created a foundation where that can take place in a fun and educational environment. ...
Dedicated to the lives touched by 9/11
One of the missions of the Ground Zero Museum Workshop is “to honor the men and women who lost their lives on September 11”.
The heroic efforts of the Ground Zero Recovery workers and those...
Hands on tech for kids of all ages
The Sony Wonder Technology Lab is a place of enjoyment for kids of all ages. Free, technology and science are the focal points for showing how entertainment is changing within our generation. The...
Neighborhood of African-American importance
Part of Manhattan, Harlem is a well-known neighborhood with a rich history. Originally a Dutch village, Harlem is actually named after a city in the Netherlands. Since the 1920s Harlem has been a...
Charming children's playground
The irresistible allure of Billy Johnson Playground at Central Park is something that cannot be touched--only experienced. Also known as The Rustic Playground, the park is just north of the Children's Zoo,...
Historic and financial walking tour
Wall Street Walks explores the Historic & Financial Heart of New York. Wall Street Walks offers a number of exciting and specialized walking of the financial district. See Lower Manhattan from an...
Rose Center for Earth and Space's main attraction
Hayden Planetarium is the main attractions of the Rose Center for Earth and Space. The Star Theater here presents high resolution video space shows, while the Big Bang Theater reenacts the...
Old trolly stop in Central Park
Constructed in 1871, the Ladies Pavilion is a cast-iron structure that was razed as a shelter for people waiting for the trolley at 8th Avenue and 59th Street. Now a part of the expansive Central Park, the...
Constructed in 1765 as a countryside retreat for Roger and Mary Morris, the oldest house in Manhattan—an elegant mansion with columns—has achieved fame for being seized by the Continental Army in 1776 and briefly occupying the role of George...
Glass-bottom dinner cruise
Bateaux New York is a European-inspired, all-glass vessel that will give you quite a cruise experience. Take an afternoon or an evening trip around New York's harbor, taking in the city from two very different...
Originally constructed to protect New York Harbor during the War of 1812, this national monument has since been transformed into an opera house, entertainment complex and even an aquarium. Today, it functions as a visitor center featuring a...
But its construction continues, and each year thousands of visitors come to admire its majestic beauty, as well as its unique blend of old and new. St John’s Cathedral in New York City is an awe-inspiring sight with its towering medieval-style...
Physically and spiritually beautiful church
The Catholic Church of Our Savior is a historic religious site in its own right. Housing its beautifully crafted tabernacle, the church offers a bit of its Spanish history with its Renaissance...
Popularly referred to as Grant's Tomb, this monument is the burial site of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War hero and 18th president of the United States, and his wife, Julia. It is the largest mausoleum in America and was completed in 1897, 12...
The historic enclave of Gramercy Park, a romantic oasis in the heart of Manhattan, was established in 1831 by Samuel Ruggles. He drained a swamp and designed the neighborhood’s streets after the style of English gardens. While access to the...
Exclusivity and prestige, two words which describe Park Avenue
Park Avenue is to residences what Broadway is to theater. The boulevard which runs through other neighborhoods is represented best by the opulent townhouses adjacent to Central...
Patience and Fortitude, the two majestic marble lions standing guard at the entrance to the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue, are the guardians of one of the city's best free attractions. Completed in 1911, the library was considered the...
Chartred sail for a watery city tour
Great for group outings, an evening on the town, or a different perspective on New York City, Shearwater Sailing offers chartered sail boat tours and events in the harbor. There are also events held...
Established in 1754, the oldest university in New York, King's College, had its beginnings in Lower Manhattan. Now one of the world's most esteemed research institutions, the Ivy League school relocated in 1897 to its expansive and gated campus,...