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American Museum of Natural HistoryWith 45 exhibition halls and more than 32 million artifacts and specimens, the American Museum of Natural History is the world's largest, most important and most innovative museum of its kind. Explore its famous dinosaur halls, which use real fossils; the life-size "Dzanga-Sangha Rainforest," complete with the sounds of the African tropics; the largest meteorite (34 tons!) on display in the world; the Rose Center, featuring the most technologically advanced space show in the world plus phenomenal rotating exhibits. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. $13 suggested donation. Exhibit prices vary. On Central Park W at W. 79th St. Phone: (212) 769-5200 Pets in the CityThe world's greatest zoo in the world's greatest city, the Bronx Zoo is home to 6,000 animals of over 600 species. It's award winning, cutting edge exhibits include: Tiger Mountain, JungleWorld, Himalayan Highlands Habitat, World of Birds, African Plains, Wild Asia, Baboon Reserve, and the 6.5 acre Congo Gorilla Forest. Admission starts at $9.00 for children 2-12. Open 365 days a year from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekends and holidays until 5:30 p.m. On 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx. Phone: (718) 220-5100 Play LandNew York City's Broadway Theater District experience is a must. From revivals of classic plays to blockbuster new musicals, there's something for everyone including great discounts. If you're a planner, you can purchase tickets from a week to three months in advance for up to 50 percent off at Theatermania.com and Playbill.com. If you're spontaneous, you can score discounts of 25 to 50 percent by lining up (for more than an hour) for same-day tickets at the TKTS kiosks in Times Square and in the South Street Seaport . Also, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway offer fantastic plays for less. Mixed UpExperience the true alchemy of the cocktail at the Pegu Club. They craft their own infusions, tinctures, flavored syrups and ginger beer; squeeze lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit juices by hand and pour fresh soda from small bottles instead of soda guns. Cocktail condiments—droppers of lemon, lime, simple syrup and bitters—are set on each table so you can fix your drink to the exact taste you desire. They also serve Asian-inspired snacks and New York's biggest ice cubes. Open Sunday - Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. and Thursday - Saturday from 5:00 p.m. - 4 a.m. On 77 W Houston St. Phone: (212) 473-7348 LOL
Named the #1 Comedy Club in the Country by USA Today, the Laugh Factory is one of the best known comedy stages in the world and has been graced by stars such as Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey, Dave Chappelle and many, many more. Located in the heart of Times Square, this venue features nightly performances from the world's hottest upcoming and famous comedians in a comfortable, casual space with two bars, finger foods and a VIP room. On 669 8th Ave. Phone: (212) 586-7829 Yo MOMAOne of NY's greatest museums and most architecturally significant buildings, The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) houses 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, architectural models and drawings and design objects, plus films, videos, media works and historical documents. MOMA's permanent collection of masterpieces includes Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and Van Gogh's Starry Night. Admission is free for children 16 and under. Open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and until 8:00 on Fridays. On Signs of the TimesWith its combination of color, zipping message boards and massive TV screens, Times Square is quite a sight. Dubbed the 'Great White Way' after its bright lights, New York's glittery crossroads underwent a major cleanup operation in the early 90's. This change resulted in the New Victory theatre, New York's first theatre for kids and families and the drastic renovation of several historic theatres, including the Apollo, Selwyn and the New Amsterdam. Today, the world's most famous theatre district includes 40 theaters featuring 22 landmark Broadway theaters and attracts up to a million people every New Year's Eve to watch the famous ball-drop. Village PeopleOne of NYC's most popular neighborhoods, Greenwich Village (The Village) is a world renowned symbol for everything creative, rebellious and bohemian. Its reputation traces back to the 1900's when artists and writers moved in, followed by jazz musicians who played at the famous Blue Note and Village Vanguard. Legendary artists like Jimi Hendrix lived here and the Rolling Stones recorded here too. Although today no starving artists could afford to live here, the vibe still lingers on its historic sites, curious shops, cafes, bars, and at Washington Square Park, the most crowded recreational space in the world. Streets here run at all angles so hang on to that map. No Torch-PassingThe most enduring symbol of New York City and the USA, The Statue of Liberty, has been standing 151 feet tall since 1886. This statuesque lady was designated a National Monument in 1924 and received an extreme makeover in 1986, restoring her original beauty and youthfulness for her sweet centennial. Get there via a 15-minute ferry ride departing from New Jersey's Liberty Park and from lower Manhattan's Castle Clinton in Battery Park. Security is tight so leave your back packs and travel light. Admission starts at $4.00 for children 4 to 12. Open daily except December 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Phone: (212) 269-5755 Ear Poppin'
New York's original skyline symbol, the Empire State Building, is a limestone classic built in just 410 days during the depths of the Depression. Standing 102-stories and 1454 feet above 5th Ave and 34th St., it's on the site of the original Waldorf-Astoria. High-speed, automatic elevators will take you to the building's "high point" - the spectacular 360-degree view of the Big Apple and the metro area from the 86th floor observatory. Audio tours are available as well as high-powered binoculars, restaurants and shops. Save time and bypass the line (but not security!) by purchasing your tickets online at www.esbnyc.com. Admission starts at $10 for children 6-11. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight. Deli-ciousKnown for having the best pastrami on earth, Katz Deli has been serving great hot dogs, brisket and corned beef and since 1888. Frequented by regulars who have been eating there for decades, tourists and the occasional celebrity, Katz is not only famous for its food - the famous "faking it" scene in "When Harry Met Sally" was filmed here and this is also where Johnny Depp meets with his FBI contact in "Donnie Brasco". Open daily from 8:00 a.m. and until 10:00 p.m. Sunday - Tuesday; 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 12:00 a.m. on Thursday and 3:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. 205 E. Houston St. Phone: 1-800-4HOTDOG Big TimeEverything's huge in the Big Apple and at Carmine's portions are massive and equally enormous on flavor. One of NYC's most popular restaurants, Carmine's serves affordable and delicious Italian meals like fried calamari, linguine with white clam sauce, chicken scarpariello and veal parmigiana. Even though the dining room is gigantic, it gets packed so arrive early or make reservations, otherwise you'll be waiting for an hour or 2, even though it's definitely worth the wait. Open Tuesday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - midnight and Sunday - Monday from 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. On 2450 Broadway between 90th and 91st St. (212) 362-2200 and 200 W. 44th St., between Broadway and 8th Ave. Phone: (212) 221-3800 Le FabulousA chic French brasserie bustling with beautiful people, Balthazar is appealing to both the eyes and the stomach. This SoHo bistro with signature leather banquettes, aged mirrors and 27-foot bar serves savory French specialties like warm goat cheese and caramelized onion tart and duck shepherd's pie. Balthazar's wine list features over 300 wines from country table wines to the great growths of Bordeaux and the Grand Crus of Burgundy. Breakfast is also served and the weekend brunches are very popular. Reservations are suggested. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Monday - Thursday and Friday - Sunday until 2:00 a.m. On 80 Spring St. between Broadway and Crosby St. Phone: (212) 965-1414 Pizza HotNo pizza compares to New York pizza and if you want a taste of New York's best, visit Patsy's Pizza. Open since 1932, this East Harlem landmark is considered a New York classic and it was the first to use a coal-fired pizza oven, the key to baking the perfect crust. Today, it's illegal to build coal-brick ovens, which is why most attempts at making the perfect pizza fail. With its thin and crispy, yet chewy crust, fresh homemade tomato sauce and mozzarella, wide variety of high quality traditional toppings -at just $1.50 a slice- you might just end up wolfing down a whole pie. On 2287 First Ave. Phone: (212) 534-9783 Top Dog
The #1 rated hot dog in New York, according to Food and Wine Magazine, is at Gray's Papaya. Their famous slim and snappy dogs served on a toasted bun are addictive and you can easily binge at just 95 cents a wiener. Top them with onions, sauerkraut, ketchup and/or mustard and wash them down with the Papaya smoothie - it's allegedly known to have rejuvenating properties so you'll gain weight and lose years. Open 24 hours a day. On 2090 Broadway (at 71st St.). Phone: (212) 799-0243 Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and include hotel rates, hotel taxes, roundtrip airfare, and government taxes/fees applicable to airfare based on specified departure city. Price will vary for other departure cities. Packages/prices subject to availability; may change without notice; valid for new bookings only; capacity controlled; may not be available on all dates or with all flights; and may be restricted to certain hotel room categories. Prices do not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage or charges for any other products or services sold separately or not expressly included in package (such as airport transfers, etc.). Hotel star ratings not guaranteed. Packages must be purchased at time of reservation and are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Where permitted, changes/cancellations must be made prior to scheduled departure and in accordance with hotel change/cancel policies, otherwise all money for package may be forfeited; $100 change/cancel fee per person will apply, plus any hotel penalties, and for changes, there may be an increase in package price. Cancellations are for Getaways credit only, valid for 1 year. Proper documentation required for boarding. Other restrictions apply. See full Getaways Terms & Conditions for details. Photo courtesy of NYCGO.com |
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