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SIGHTSEEING IN NEW YORK

(64 listings) File Created: 19-Aug-08

See these related categories: TRAVEL AGENCIES IN NEW YORK CITY
This category contains the following:

MOST IMPORTANT SIGHTS IN NEW YORK (13 listings)
TEN EXPERIENCES TO HAVE IN NEW YORK (1 listings)
TEN PLACES TO SIT AND WATCH THE WORLD GO BY (4 listings)
TEN PLACES TO WALK (5 listings)
BEST VIEWS OF NEW YORK (8 listings)
GUIDED VISITS IN BUILDINGS AND PLACES (10 listings)
GUIDED VISITS OF MAJOR INSTITUTIONS (2 listings)
GUIDED VISITS OF MAJOR BUILDINGS (8 listings)
GUIDED VISITS OF CHURCHES & HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (10 listings)
SIGHTSEEING GUIDES ON THE INTERNET (3 listings)

The purpose of this category is to give an overview of the most important sights and experiences in New York City. Information about many sights and experiences is spread throughout Citidex New York On-line. Submit your own ideas for this page!

For other sightseeing experiences, see the following related categories:

TRAVEL BOOKS AND GUIDES: for a description of the best travel guides for NYC.
TOURS: ALL CITY: for a list of tours that take you to all the most well known sights of NYC.
TOURS: THEME AND AREA TOURS: for tour-excursions featuring a special theme ("Backstage on Broadway" or "Harlem Jazz Tours" or "Fashion Tours.")
EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS: for special exhibitions in libraries and company headquarters.
MUSEUMS: for museums, famous monuments, famous houses and estates, and famous historical places.
CHURCHES: for tours of well-known churches and synagogues in New York.
GARDENS: for a guide to our world class botanical gardens
PARKS: for a listing of the many parks in New York City including a detailed description and links from
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MOST IMPORTANT SIGHTS IN NEW YORK

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Naturally, each visitor or inhabitant of New York will have a distinct, however similar, list of most important sights to see in this glorious city. What we have given you is a list of the most well-known sights in Manhattan. And, even despite this fame, many are genuinely worth the trip! Hopefully your journey through New York will provide you with a list of your own most important sights. Happy Sightseeing!

Check out CityPass for information on their half-price coupon book for six major sights in the city: Empire State Building Observatory, Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, American Museum of Natural History, the Guggenheim, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. You can buy these coupons at any of the attractions, by mail or online.

TEN EXPERIENCES TO HAVE IN NEW YORK


	South Street Seaport South Street Seaport's 12 blocks boast historic buildings and winding cobblestone streets. Enjoy views of Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, visit the South Street Seaport Museum, or spend an afternoon at more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes. 19 Fulton St., fl. 2nd, Fulton........................................................................... Tel: 212-732-7678 Tel: .......................................... 212-732-8257; Fax:............................................212-964-8056 E-mail:............... seaport@generalgrowth.com; Internet:........... www.southstreetseaport.com Mo-Sa 10-21, Su 11-20, April 3rd - January 2nd, 2006 Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm; Sundays 11am to 8pm; Fulton St (Brdwy&Nassau:A,C); Map

TEN PLACES TO SIT AND WATCH THE WORLD GO BY


	Plaza The Plaza, probably the most famous hotel in NYC, is a great spot to see the wealthy, famous and not so famous come and go. It borders Central Park so there is always a lot happening and a lot to view. 768 Fifth Ave., Midtown........................................................................................................ Map
	St. Mark's Place (Greenwich Village) This enclave in the east village is known for being a great distraction from whatever may be stressing. This is great place to take in the casual attitude and strange inhabitants. There are also great cafes to sit and watch whatever may pass by. St. Marks Pl., East Village
	Stairs of New York Public Library When you start to see people sitting on the steps of this famous library, and not pigeons, then you know its spring. Time to people-watch and eat your lunch. Since this is such a busy area, the people-watching is best viewed from these steps where everyone has a great view. Fifth Ave., Greenwich Village
	Times Square This area is known for its crazy & huge billboards, neon lights and New Year's celebrations. Click here for a live webcam view. Click here for Location. Broadway, Midtown South 7th Ave., from 42nd St. to 47th St. 49 St (7th Ave:N,R), 42 St-Times Sq (7th Ave:7x-1,9,2,3-N,R-Sh+A,C,E)	Top

TEN PLACES TO WALK


	5th Avenue If you like to window shop or actually shop, this is the place to walk. Stick to the midtown section of this avenue, there is a lot to see and a lot of places you can walk into and check out. For an almost live view of 5th Ave. from the SE corner of 45th St., click here! Fifth Ave., Greenwich Village.............................. Internet:www.thecityreview.com/midfifth.html
	Brooklyn Bridge Opened in 1883, this 3,456-foot suspension bridge has inspired poets, painters and photographers ever since with its graceful architecture and prominent position against the New York skyline. You can experience it firsthand by traversing its wood-plank pedestrain walkway. Click here to see pictures. Over East River, Lower Manhattan Entrance on Park Row
	Chinatown Window shop for souvenirs and compare prices at food stalls. The website gives you ideas of where to go and what to do and has color photos of cultural life in Chinatown. Mott St., Little Italy (Mott/Pell Sts.)........................Internet:www.nyctourist.com/chinatown1.htm Canal St (Brdwy:N,R)
	South Street Seaport South Street Seaport's 12 blocks boast historic buildings and winding cobblestone streets. Enjoy views of Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, visit the South Street Seaport Museum, or spend an afternoon at more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes. 19 Fulton St., fl. 2nd, Fulton........................................................................... Tel: 212-732-7678 Tel: .......................................... 212-732-8257; Fax:............................................212-964-8056 E-mail:............... seaport@generalgrowth.com; Internet:........... www.southstreetseaport.com Mo-Sa 10-21, Su 11-20, April 3rd - January 2nd, 2006 Monday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm; Sundays 11am to 8pm; Fulton St (Brdwy&Nassau:A,C); Map
	Wall Street The financial district has an atmosphere that is unlike other areas. Go during business hours to glimpse the intensity of the traders and brokers and where they work. Click to see a picture Wall St., Financial District Wall St (William:2,3)	Top

BEST VIEWS OF NEW YORK


	Circle Line 3-hr boat tour of Manhattan and Lady Liberty. Click here for a Location Pier 83 (W.S. at 42nd) (near Jacob K.Javits Convention Center 12th Ave.)................Tel: 212-563-3200 Fax:.......................................... 212-631-0569; E-mail:................................. info@circleline.com Internet:.......................................................................................................... www.circleline.com Open daily year-round; Closed Tu/We in Jan. & Feb.; Eng; mcc, dc, dis, jcb; 42 St-Times Sq (7th/Brdwy:1,9,2,3-N,R-Sh+7xr-A,C,E)
	Empire State Building At 102 stories tall, the Empire State Building commands an inspiring view of Manhattan. Each year, over 3.5 million people come here for the view from the 86th-floor observatory, where they can take in the sights of the city from a glass-enclosed pavilion or the encircling open-air promenade. Click here to see a picture. 350 Fifth Ave., Midtown South (At 34th St.)..................................................... Tel: 212-736-3100 Fax:.......................................... 212-967-6167; E-mail:................................... info@esbnyc.com Internet:............................................................................................................ www.esbnyc.com Observatory Hours: 8:00am to Midnight daily. Last elevators go up at 11:15pm. Open daily 365 days a year.; 34 St-HeraldSq. (6th Ave:Bx,D,F,N,Q,R); Map
	Liberty Helicopters The Liberty Helicopters experience, combined with the level of service results in a wonderful flight-seeing experience every time: the grandeur of Manhattan's famous skyline, Ellis Island, Empire State Building, Twin Towers and many other famous landmarks in a way unimaginable from the ground. Pilot-narrated, they last 4-18 minutes. Heliports at Pier 6/East River/W.30th St./12th Ave..................................... Information:212-967-6464 Tel: ....................................... 1-800-542-9933; Tel: ............................................212-973-9292 Fax:.......................................... 212-487-4781; Fax:............................................973-593-0053 Internet:............................................................................................ www.libertyhelicopters.com Daily 9-20, Customer Service daily 9-20. Heliports: Pier 6/East River Mo-Fr 9-18:30; W.30th St. Daily 9-21; Fr, Ger, Span, It, Jap; ax, v, mc
	New York Waterway Cruises Sparkling boats leave here for a 90 minute tour of the major sights of the city. Less crowded than the ferry and more comfortable. Pier 78 (W.S. at 37th)..................................................................................Tel: 1-800-533-3779 34 St-Penn Station (8th Ave:A,C,E)
	NY Waterway - Sightseeing Cruises Cruises on the Hudson River. Take the special Yankee Clipper ship that sails to Yankee Stadium for Yankees games or the Mets Express ship that sails to Shea Stadium. There is also a Broadway Bound ship package that includes dinner. Available for private charters. W. 38th St., Fashion District (& 12th Ave. Pier 78)........................................Tel: 1-800-533-3779 Group Sales:............................. 201-902-8700; E-mail:...........................info@nywaterway.com Internet:.................................................................................................... www.nywaterway.com Eng; ax, mc, v	Top
	Radical Walking Tours of New York $ 10 per tour - no reservations required. The book, published by Seven Stories Press contains twelve walking tours of Manhattan. See website for schedule of tours. Click here for tour highlights. Tel: ........................................... 718-492-0069; E-mail:...................................radtours@he.net Internet:.......................................................................................................www.he.net/~radtours
	Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation NYC's own funicular (cable car) from 59th Street and 1st Ave up over the East River down to Roosevelt Island. Fun. Tel: ........................................... 212-832-4540; Fax:............................................ 212-832-4582 E-mail:............... info@roosevelt-island.ny.us; Internet:..................................... www.rioc.com
	St.George in Staten Island One of the most beautiful and historic neighborhoods in the city. The St. George Civic Association has a web site focusing on historic preservation, with info on neighborhood and its history, photos of buildings and walking tour of the Historic District Post Office Box 987 Staten Island, NY 10301...........................Internet:www.preserve.org/stgeorge/

GUIDED VISITS IN BUILDINGS AND PLACES

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	New York Mercantile Exchange Largest physical commodity futures exchange. You can click here to learn more about the workings of the exchange and other information. 1 North End Ave., Financial District (World Financial Center)............................Tel: 212-299-2000 Internet:............................................................................................................. www.nymex.com Map
	Winter Garden No guided tours, but this is a major complex comprised of four towers with eight-million square feet of office, retail & public space located on fourteen acres of land in the center of Battery Park City and worth noting as a sight. The WFC is the site of the world headquarters of the American Express Company, Merrill Lynch, Dow Jones, Deloitte & Touche and CIBC. Oppenheimer, accommodating over 39,000 employees from these prestigious companies, retail shops & restaurants. The website is a presentation of all services & activities of the World Financial Center including leasing opportunities, shopping, dining, visual & performing arts events. Click here for a Location West St. (Betw. WTC & the Hudson River & Betw. Vesey & Liberty Sts. In the center of Battery Park City) Tel: .......................................... 212-945-0505; Internet:...........www.worldfinancialcenter.com Open 7 days.; mcc, dis, dc; Take the listed busses to Battery Park City; Cortlandt St (Church:N,R), Chambers St (Church:A,C--2,3-C,E (WTC)), Cortlandt St (Vesey:1,9)	Top

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TOURS OF BUILDINGS AND PLACES

Here are featured tours of buildings and places such as the NY Stock Exchange, Empire State Building, United Nations, etc.


	Carnegie Hall and Weill Recital Hall Guided tours available; since 1891 the hall has been host to the world's greatest orchestras, conductors and soloists. Weill Recital Hall is at 154 W. 57th St. Carnegie Hall seats 2,800 and the smaller Weill Recital Hall seats 250. The building was designed by William Burnet Tuthill and opened to great fanfare from New York society who adored its European Renaissance-style architecture. Andrew Carnegie funded its construction and its artistic legacy is set in stone. The website has information on the hall including what's new and notable, tickets, and a concert calendar. Take a virtual tour. 881 Seventh Ave., Midtown (at 57th St.)............................................Group Sales:212-903-9705 Subscription:.............................212-903-9700; Box Office:..................................212-247-7800 Admin:...................................... 212-903-9600; Archives:.................................... 212-903-9629 Rentals:.................................... 212-903-9710; Reservations ( Dining ):............. 212-903-9689 Catering:.................................. 212-903-9790; Fax: Rentals:..............................212-581-6539 Internet:..................................................................................................... www.carnegiehall.org Box office open M-Sa 11-18; Su 12-18;on day of shows,until start of show. In lobby of Carnegie Hall.; mcc, dc; 57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK); Map
	Empire State Building At 102 stories tall, the Empire State Building commands an inspiring view of Manhattan. Each year, over 3.5 million people come here for the view from the 86th-floor observatory, where they can take in the sights of the city from a glass-enclosed pavilion or the encircling open-air promenade. Click here to see a picture. 350 Fifth Ave., Midtown South (At 34th St.)..................................................... Tel: 212-736-3100 Fax:.......................................... 212-967-6167; E-mail:................................... info@esbnyc.com Internet:............................................................................................................ www.esbnyc.com Observatory Hours: 8:00am to Midnight daily. Last elevators go up at 11:15pm. Open daily 365 days a year.; 34 St-HeraldSq. (6th Ave:Bx,D,F,N,Q,R); Map
	Federal Reserve Bank of New York Walk inside this beautiful Italian Renaissance style building and learn about the history and art of money. Visitors can see the Gold vault with its billions of dollars' worth of gold, or check out the American Numismatic Society's priceless exhibitions on gold and coins and medals currently located inside the Fed. 33 Liberty St., Financial District.....................................................................Tel: 212-720-5000 Tel: .......................................... 212-720-6130; Tel: ............................................212-720-7839 E-mail:........................ general.info@ny.frb.org; Internet:.........................www.newyorkfed.org Rector St (Trinity Pl.: N,R), Wall St (William:2,3); Map
	General Electric (GE) Building 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center..................................................................................... Map
	Grand Central Terminal Grand atomosphere of a bygone age at the 1913 Grand Central Terminal, now restored to its original elegance. Main course contains 50 shops, numerous restaurants and the Grand Central Market.Click here to find out more information on all of these tours!. Click here for Location. Vanderbilt Ave., Midtown............................................................................ Tours:212-935-3960 Tel: .......................................... 212-818-1777; Group Sales:.............................. 212-340-3404 Tours:....................................... 212-697-1245; General Info:..............................212-340-2210 Internet:.......................................................................................www.grandcentralterminal.com	Top
	McGraw-Hill Building A delightful combination of Modern & International Styles, this high rise features Art Deco details on the exterior & Carrera glass in the lobby. Click here for a picture. 1221 Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center........................................................................ Map 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (6th Ave:B)
	New York Stock Exchange This building officially housed the NYSE in 1865 and is the world's largest equities market place housed in a majestic Beaux Arts building. View the trading floor on the third floor and learn all about the history and rules of financial stock trading and exchange. Public entrance on Broad St. Click here to see a picture. 11 Wall St., Financial District........................................................................ Tel: 212-656-3000 Internet:................................................................................................................ www.nyse.com Mo-Fr 9-4:30; Wall St (William:2,3), Rector St (Trinity Pl.: N,R); Map
	United Nations Visitor Center A tour of the 18-acre United Nations headquarters begin at the Visitors' Lobby, where changing exhibits explore U.N. related topics. Visitors will see the General Assembly Hall and parts of the Conference Building. Tours available in 20 languages. Click here for Location. First Ave., East Village (Betw. 45th & 46th Sts.)................................................Tel: 212-963-7713 Group Ticket:............................ 212-963-4440; Internet:......................... www.un.org/geninfo/ Guided tours are conducted seven days a week (Mon to Fri only during Jan & Feb). Tours are conducted from 9:30am to 4:45pm Mon to Fri; Sat and Sun 10:00am to 4:30pm

GUIDED VISITS OF CHURCHES & HISTORICAL BUILDINGS

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SIGHTSEEING GUIDES ON THE INTERNET


	NYC Insider.com, The Very informative, candid reviews & original descriptions of NYC sights, attractions & fun things to do! Also provides travel info, event listings & photos Advertising Dept.:.................. 1-800-220-7917; E-mail:............................ nyc@theinsider.com Internet:..................................................................................................www.theinsider.com/nyc
	NYCtourist.com Quite helpful... Check out especially 'Ask Joe the Doorman section' a service where you can email in your own question about visiting the Big Apple or learn quite a bit by simply reading the answers to others' NYC queries. W. 91st St., Upper West Side...................................................... E-mail:richard@nyctourist.com Internet:........................................................................................................ www.nyctourist.com	Top
	Statue of Liberty Cam Breathtaking! Internet:...................................................................................................... www.sccorp.com/cam