#89 East 42nd Street

[rabbitcruiser]

International Astrology Day

International Astrology Day (most often observed on either March 20 or March 21) is an annual observance/holiday celebrated by astrologers and astrology enthusiasts. It is seen by astrologers as the beginning (first day) of the astrological year. It is the first full day of the astrological sign of Aries and thus marks the beginning of the tropical Zodiac.Paul César Helleu

International Astrology Day is celebrated/observed depending on the exact day that the Northward equinox actually occurs. This varies year to year between March 19–22, though it usually falls on March 20 or March 21.

The date of the holiday occurs at the same time of the Iranian new year (Norouz), which is celebrated in many places throughout the Middle East and Central Asia. It also corresponds with the beginning of the Bahá'í calendar, which is celebrated as Bahá'í Naw-Rúz. Other holidays occurring around this time include Ostara (amongst neopagans), Chunfen in China, and Vernal Equinox Day (a public holiday in Japan), among others.

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[eastvillagetripster]

Big Time

Worlds largest Tiffany Clock, Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street, Manhattan, New York City.

[fixfoto]

"Around the Clock"

Grand Central Terminal,89 East 42nd Street

[creepykingdom]

VILLAINS Hits Theaters This Friday, September 20th

Synopsis:

Mickey and Jules are lovers on the run, headed southbound for a fresh start in the Sunshine State. When their car dies after a gas station robbery, they break into a nearby house looking for a new set of wheels. What they find instead is a dark secret and a sweet-as-pie pair of homeowners who will do anything to keep it from getting out.

Written & Directed by | Dan Berk & Robert Olsen

Starring | Bill Skarsgård, Maika Monroe, Jeffrey Donovan & Kyra Sedgwick

Co-Produced by | BRON Studios, Star Thrower Entertainment, Creative Wealth Media Finance & The Realm Films

Runtime:

89 Minutes

The film is Rated R by the MPAA

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OPENING WEEKEND THEATERS

NEW YORK AREA

Essex Crossing (129 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002)

E-Walk Stadium 13 (247 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10001)

Sheepshead Bay 14 (3907 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11235)

Court Street (106 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201)

Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 (35-30 38th St, Astoria, NY 11101)

Hadley Theatre Stadium (1000 Corporate Ct, South Plainfield, NJ 07080)

Commerce Center Stadium (2399 US-1, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902)

Galleria Mall 16 (2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601)

New Roc City Stadium 18 (33 Lecount Pl, New Rochelle, NY 10801)

Deer Park Stadium 16 (455 Commack Rd, Deer Park, NY 11729)

Westbury Stadium (7000 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590)

Staten Island Stadium (2474 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303)

Lynbrook 13 (321 Merrick Rd, Lynbrook, NY 11563)

LOS ANGELES AREA

Foothill Towne Center Stadium 22 (26602 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610)

LA Live (1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015)

Irvine Spectrum 21 (500 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618)

University Town Center Irvine 6 (4245 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612)

Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 (26701 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656)

Garden Grove 16 (9741 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841)

Ontario Palace Palace (4900 E 4th St, Ontario, CA 91764)

Long Beach Stadium 26 (7501 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808)

Edwards South Gate Stadium (8630 Garfield Ave, South Gate, CA 90280)

Brea Stadium 22 (255 W Birch St, Brea, CA 92821)

ATLANTA, GA AREA

Mall of Georgia Stadium (3333 Buford Dr #3000, Buford, GA 30519)

Hollywood Stadium 24 @ North I-85 (3265 Northeast Expy, Chamblee, GA 30341)

Perimeter Pointe (1155 Mount Vernon Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30338)

AUSTIN, TX AREA

Westgate Stadium 11 (4477 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78745)

BALTIMORE, MD AREA

Waugh Chapel Stadium (1419 S Main Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD 21054)

UA Snowden Square Stadium 14 (9161 Commerce Center Dr, Columbia, MD 21046)

BOSTON, MA AREA

Independence Mall 14 (101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA 02364)

Solomon Pond 15 (591 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA 01752)

Fox Run Stadium 15 (45 Gosling Rd, Newington, NH 03801)

Fenway Stadium (201 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215)

BUFFALO, NY AREA

Transit Center 19 (6707 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221)

CHARLOTTE, NC AREA

Stonecrest At Piper Glen Stadium 22 (7824 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277)

Starlight Stadium (11240 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262)

CHICAGO, IL AREA

Lincolnshire Stadium 15 (300 Parkway Dr, Lincolnshire, IL 60069)

Cantera Stadium 17 (3835, 28250 Diehl Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555)

City North Stadium 14 (2600 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647)

Webster Place 11 (1471 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614)

DALLAS, TX AREA

Galaxy Theatre Stadium (11801 McCree Rd, Dallas, TX 75238)

Fossil Creek Stadium (6100 N Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76137)

DENVER, CO AREA

Continental 10 (3635 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80222)

Meadows 12 (5313, 9355 Park Meadows Dr, Littleton, CO 80124)

Colorado Mills 16 (14500 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401)

West Village Stm 12 (14225 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO 80401)

FRESNO, CA AREA

Fresno Stadium 22 (250 Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720)

HOUSTON, TX AREA

Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 (3839 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77027)

Houston Marq*e Stadium 22 (7620 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024)

Lone Star 19 (24720 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN AREA

Circle Center 9 (49 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46204)

Regal Cinemas Greenwood (461 Greenwood Park Dr S, Greenwood, IN 46142)

KNOXVILLE, TN AREA

Regal Pinnacle (11240 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934)

LAS VEGAS, NV AREA

Red Rock Stm 16 (11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135)

MIAMI, FL AREA

Oakwood 18 (2800 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020)

South Beach Stadium 18 (1120 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139)

Cypress Creek Station 16 (6415 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309)

NASHVILLE, TN AREA

Green Hills Stadium 16 (3815 Green Hills Village Dr, Nashville, TN 37215)

Opry Mills Stadium 20 (570 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214)

NEW ORLEANS, LA AREA

Grand Esplanade 14 (1401 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065)

NORFOLK, VA AREA

Macarthur Center Stm 18 (300 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510)

ORLANDO, FL AREA

The Loop Stadium (3232 N John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741)

Winter Park Village Stadium 20 (510 Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789)

Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 (541 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828)

Pointe Orlando Stadium (9101 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819)

PHILADELPHIA, PA AREA

Warrington Crossing Stadium 22 (140 Easton Rd, Warrington, PA 18976)

Riverview Plaza Stadium 17 (1400 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19147)

Oxford Valley Theater Stadium 14 (403 Middletown Blvd, Langhorne, PA 19047)

King of Prussia Stadium (300 Goddard Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406)

PORTLAND, OR AREA

Bridgeport 17 (7329 SW Bridgeport Rd, Tigard, OR 97224)

Movies on TV 16 (2929 SW 234th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123)

Cascade Stadium (1101 SE 160th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683)

Santium Stadium (365 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97301)

Fox Tower Stadium 10 (846 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205)

RALEIGH / DURHAM, NC AREA

White Oak Stadium (1205 Timber Drive East, Garner, NC 27529)

North Hills Stadium (4150 Main at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609)

Crossroads Stadium 20 (501 Caitboo Ave, Cary, NC 27518)

RICHMOND / PETERSBURG, VA AREA

Commonwealth 20 (5001 Commonwealth Centre Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112)

SACRAMENTO, CA AREA

Natomas Marketplace Stadium 16 (3561 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 95834)

Laguna Village 12 (8755 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823)

SAN ANTONIO, TX AREA

Huebner Oaks Stm 14 (11075 I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230)

SAN DIEGO, CA AREA

San Marcos Stadium 18 (1180 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069)

Mira Mesa Stadium 17 (10733 Westview Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92126)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA AREA

Hacienda Crossings Stadium 20 (5000 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568)

Berkeley 7 (2274 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704)

SEATTLE, WA AREA

Everett Mall Stadium 16 (1402 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, WA 98208)

Auburn Stadium 17 Theatres (1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001)

Barkley Village Stadium 16 (3005 Cinema Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226)

Meridian 16 (1501 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101)

Thornton Place Stadium (316 NE Thornton Pl, Seattle, WA 98125)

SYRACUSE, NY AREA

Destiny USA Stadium 19 (9586 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse, NY 13204)

TAMPA, FL AREA

Hollywood Stadium (1993 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236)

Citrus Park Stadium 20 (7999 Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, FL 33625)

Park Place Stadium 16 (7200 US Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781)

WASHINGTON DC AREA

Ballston Quarter Stadium (Ballston Quarter, 671 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203)

Springfield Town Center (6859 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150)

Gallery Place Stadium 14 (701 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001)

Virginia Gateway Stadium (8001 Gateway Promenade Pl, Gainesville, VA 20155)

Majestic Stadium 20 (900 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910)

Westview Stadium 16 (5243 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704)

[manhattan-forever]

“Grand Central Terminal stands as a universal symbol between New York City’s past and present.” Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

(89 East 42nd Street at Park Avenue)

Be transported by the iconic beauty and lasting legacy of Grand Central Terminal. This historic world-famous landmark in Midtown Manhattan is not simply a transportation hub - it’s also a shopping, dining, and cultural destination with 60 shops, 35 places to eat, and a full calendar of events all under one magnificent roof.

Opened to the public in February 1913, Grand Central Terminal is a story of great engineering, survival, and rebirth. In 1978, architect Philip Johnson and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis campaigned to secure landmark status for the Terminal, ensuring the building would serve New Yorkers for generations to come.

More than one hundred years ago, on Feb. 2, 1913, the doors to Grand Central Terminal officially opened to the public, after 10 years of construction and at a cost of more than $2 billion in today’s dollars. The terminal was a product of local politics, bold architecture, brutal flexing of corporate muscle and visionary engineering. No other building embodies New York’s ascent as vividly as Grand Central.

└─►The New york Times: The Birth of Grand Central Terminal

[newyorkdicas]

Deixe-se conduzir pela beleza icônica e pelo legado eterno do Grand Central Terminal. Este marco histórico mundialmente famoso no centro de Manhattan não é apenas uma central de transporte: é também um destino para compras, refeições e cultura, com 65 lojas, 35 lugares onde comer e uma programação completa de eventos, tudo isso reunido sob um mesmo teto espetacular. Aberto ao público em fevereiro de 1913, o Grand Central Terminal tem sua história fundamentada em engenharia excepcional, sobrevivência e renascimento. Em 1978, o arquiteto Philip Johnson e a primeira-dama Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis fizeram uma campanha para formalizar o status de marco histórico do Terminal, garantindo que o prédio atendesse às gerações futuras de nova-iorquinos. O Grand Central Terminal está localizado em 89 East 42nd Street (com Park Avenue). Mais de 250.000 pessoas transitam pela estação Grand Central todos os dias, em trens Metro-North, no metrô e em ônibus da cidade de Nova York. Prepare-se para sua próxima viagem com uma pequena ajuda da MTA Metro-North Railroad. #manhattan #grandcentralterminal #newyork #newyorkdicas #photography #fotografia #foto #fotododia #trem #metro #subway #viajar #viagem (em Grand Central Terminal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDBvJTdpFu9/?igshid=1c8xnab34qu8w

[missionsalsa]

Mission: Salsa! SATURDAY 01/11 Where: Zumba @ Salsa Salsa Dance Studio.  55 4th Ave, Brooklyn Time: 11AM Floor:  Wood Fee: Free Where: Salsamania Saturdays@ Arthur Murray Fifth Ave Studio.  286 5th Ave., 3rd. FL. Manhattan.   Time: 8PM-3AM Floor: Wood Fee: $20   Where: Sabado Sabroso w/ DJ John John @ Gansevoort Market.  Meatpacking District, Manhattan. 353 W. 14th St. Time: 9PM-2AM Floor: Wood Fee: $10 all night  *Must be 21. Where: Salsa & Latin Hustle Party @ Dance Fever.  159 20th st. 2nd floor. Bk Time:   9PM-1:30AM Floor:  Wood Fee:  $15 [Cash only at the door] Where:  Beginner Afro-Cuban w/ Tony Domenech @Cumbe.  1368 Fulton St. BK Time: 3PM Floor:  Wood Fee:  $16 Where: Latin Mix Saturdays @ Club Cache  35 East 13th St, Manhattan Time: 9PM-4AM Floor: Wood Fee: Ladies free b4 11PM.  $13 after. Men $13 b4 midnight/$15 after. *Note:  Must be 21.  Where: Saturday Latin Party @ Doha Nightclub.  38-3431st St., LIC Time: 10PM-4AM Floor: Wood Fee: Free b4 12PM w/ Eventbrite tic. *Note:  Must be 21.  Where: Latina Boat Party NYC @ Leaving from Pier 15.  78 South Street, Manhattan Time: 8PM-12AM Floor: Wood Fee: $25 *Note:  Must be 21. Tics on Eventbrite Where: Bachata Flash Mob Hosted by Bachata Embassy @ Grand Central Station.  89 E. 42nd St. Manhattan Time: 5-7PM Floor: Polished concrete #SalsaManiaSaturdays #ArthurMurrayFifthAveStudio  #SabadoSabroso #GansevoortMarket #DjJohnJohnBK #SalsaManiaSaturdays #LatinMixSaturdays #ClubCache #LatinParty.com #SaturdayLatinParty #DohaNightclub #MTSProductions #BeginnerAfroCuban #Cumbe #CumbeDance #RestorationPlaza #LatinaBoatPartyNYC #Pier15 #MissionSalsa #MissionSalsaNYC #MakeItYourMission #ImOnAMission #IfoundMyMission  #MissionAccomplished #SalsaAssassin #KillinIt #AgentsOfSalsa #Salsa #Salseros #Salseras (at Arthur Murray Manhattan Fifth Avenue) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7L0e0FBOT3EH_hmZC5VFosYH0f30VXMe6jwHQ0/?igshid=ezxqjkad7kgn

[glrosario]

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL 89 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017 Be transported by the iconic beauty and lasting legacy of Grand Central Terminal. This historic world-famous landmark in Midtown Manhattan is not simply a transportation hub—it’s also a shopping, dining, and cultural destination with 60 shops, 35 places to eat, and a full calendar of events all under one magnificent roof. Opened to the public in February 1913, Grand Central Terminal is a story of great engineering, survival, and rebirth. In 1978, architect Philip Johnson and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis campaigned to secure landmark status for the Terminal, ensuring the building would serve New Yorkers for generations to come. MEET ME AT THE CLOCK Grand Central Terminal is one of the country’s great architectural achievements and New York City’s unofficial meeting place with thousands of people choosing to meet friends and loved ones each day at the opal-faced Main Concourse Information Booth Clock. Hailed as a temple to the everyday commuter, this cathedral-like building was constructed to honor you, its visitors. The Information Booth Clock, the Whispering Gallery, the Main Concourse celestial ceiling, the Tiffany glass clock & Transportation statuary, the over 90 shops & restaurants… There are countless reasons to visit Grand Central, and over 750,000 daily visitors to prove it! @glrosario #glrosario . George L. Rosario NYC's Hometown Realtor Luxe Stone New York at eXp Builder/Speaker/Entrepreneur CONTACT: 347-671-SOLD www.GEORGEROSARIO.com #NYCsHometownRealtor #eXpRealty #NewYork #NewYorkCity #LuxeStoneNY #LIONSquad #grandcentralnewyork #travelnewyork #grandcentralclock #travelnyc #grandcentralterminalnyc #NewYear #newyork_ig #nycigers #eXpansion #grandcentralnyc #eXpRealtyProud #realestate #eXpRealtyNYC #realtor #GrandCentralStation #eXpRealtyNY #nyc_instagram #eXpExplain #exprealtyagent #eXpRealtor #GrandCentralTerminal #GrandCentral (at Grand Central Terminal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5mbDBOnF6k/?igshid=e6v8qh1ft2xh

[bites-kms]

Lights, Camera, Action!

7 E 75th StNew York, the city that never sleeps since it’s always rolling. TV shows, movies, music video clips, commercials, everything is taking place on these fabulous, magical streets. I’m blessed to be living right next to one of Brooklyn major studios as well as to be working right under the Manhattan bridge where the iconic shot from the Empire State is always mesmerizing cameras, tourists and locals alike. Thank you, Woody (Allen) for establishing the main role this city deserved on the mainstream, big screen. 

It’s almost impossible to tackle all the featured time New York has had throughout the years, but here I’ll give it a try with some of the latest and favorites tv series. 

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - watch it on Netflix (74 Freeman Street)

Mozart in the Jungle - watch it on Amazon Prime (intersection of 44th Drive and Vernon Boulevard)

Sex and the City - watch it on Amazon Prime (Carrie’s House: 66 Perry St)

Magnolia Bakery - (West 11th Street, 401 Bleecker St)

Girls (Cafe Grumpy) - watch it on HBO - (193 Meserole Ave)

Friends - watch it on Amazon Prime - (Monica’s & Rachel’s: 90 Bedford St - Pheobe’s: 1-15 Morton St)

Luke Cage //Jessica Jones //Gotham - watch them on Netflix (various locations)

Bonus: Here’s the ever-lasting, never getting old, Ghostbusters Fire Station - watch it down memory lane! 

More places I either haven’t visited yet or didn’t take a picture of: 

- The Joker’s Stairs: Shakespeare and Anderson Avenues at West 167th - When Harry Meets Sally: Katz Delicatessen, 205 E Houston St. - Manhattan: Queensboro Bridge view at Sutton Place Park, located at East River between 56th and 57th Streets, and Manhattan bridge at the intersection of Water and Washington Street at DUMBO. - King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle: Empire State Building Panorama, 20 W 34th St - Breakfast at Tiffany’s:  Tiffany & Co Flagship store entrance at 727 Fifth Avenue. - The Nanny - Mr. Sheffields’ House: 7 East 75th St - Seinfeld - Tom’s Restaurant 2880 Broadway - Home Alone 2: The Plaza Hotel, 768 5th Ave. - Requiem for a Dream: Coney Island Boardwalk.  - Night at the Museum: The American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West. - Madagascar: Grand Central Station, 89 East 42nd Street. - The Sun is also a Star: Caffe Reggio, 119 MacDougal St.  - The Seven Year Itch: Lexington Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Street.

[rabbitcruiser]

Grand Central Terminal was opened in New York City on February 2, 1913.  

[tamboradventure]

29 Things to See and Do in New York City

Posted: 11/21/2019 | November 21st, 2019

New York City. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world and one of the most popular destinations in the US. Sprawling, busy, exciting — there’s a reason people call it the city that never sleeps!

It has something for everyone — including lots of budget-friendly activities for travelers looking to stretch their pocketbook. I lived in the city for years and still return often. Whether you’re looking for history, nightlife, food, or art, this city won’t disappoint.

To help you plan your trip, here are the best things to see and do in NYC — no matter your budget!  

1. Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island

At 151 feet tall, the Statue of Liberty is spectacular to see up close. But the real highlight of this duo is Ellis Island. Here you’ll learn about the immigrant experience and get a sense of the people who helped build the city. There’s such a great sense of history there that you can’t help but be impressed.  

2. Central Park

The perfect way to relax in the city and leave the crowds behind is to spend the day in Central Park. It’s free, there are lots of paths to walk (or run), bike lanes, lakes to row in, and a zoo. The park spans over 150 square blocks (840 acres) it’s easy to spend hours wandering around. During the summer months, there are often free concerts and theater productions (line up early for tickets to Shakespeare in the Park).

From the late spring to the early fall, there are free guided walks run by the parks service on Saturdays at 11am. I’m a big fan of laying out in Sheep’s Meadow on a hot, sunny day with a book, some food, and a bottle of wine.  

3. World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial and Museum

Wander the somber memorial and then take in the view from the new “Freedom Tower.” On the elevator up, you can see pictures of the historical development of the city and how it’s changed over the years. To get a deeper understanding of 9/11 and the events that unfolded, visit the museum. It’s home to some moving exhibits that illuminate the significance of the tragedy and its impact.

180 Greenwich Street, Financial District, Lower Manhattan, +1 212 266 5211, 911memorial.org. Daily memorial hours are from 7:30am–9pm. Daily museum hours are from 9am–8pm (closes one hour later on Fri–Sat). The memorial is free to visit and entry to the museum is $24. Free admission on Tuesdays after 5pm (on a first-come, first-served basis).  

4. Wall Street

Take a photo with the famous Charging Bull statue (which was commissioned in 1989 and is made of bronze) and then walk to Wall Street and see where all those bankers destroyed the economy. While there isn’t much to see here (the Museum of American Finance is temporarily closed) it’s still an iconic part of the city and worth seeing with your own eyes, if only briefly.  

5. Battery Park

Named Battery Park for the old batteries (cannons) that defended the city, you can stop here for music and street performers in the summer, people-watching, relaxing, and some lounging in the sun with a good book. You can also explore the ruins of the old fort that kept watch over New York City. The Park is large and can get a little hectic but there are some tremendous views of the harbor that make it worthwhile.  

6. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge offers an easy 25-minute walk into Brooklyn and the waterfront park on the other side of the bridge. Stopping to take photos and meandering along the way will make the walk about 40 minutes — which is definitely worth it! You get a lot of wonderful views of Manhattan as you make your way across. I enjoy doing this walk at night when downtown is all lit up (and there are fewer crowds).  

7. Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is the city’s historic train station. It was going to be torn down in 1975 but was saved by Jacqueline Kennedy, who raised money for its preservation. There are free historical tours on Wednesdays. I love coming to the main concourse and looking up at the “stars” in the ceiling and people-watching as everyone races to and fro.

Also, there’s an amazing eatery in the basement called the Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant. And for fancy (and expensive) cocktails, visit the Campbell Apartments and step back into the 1920s (dress code enforced). The space was once the office of John W. Campbell, a member of the New York Central Railroad’s board of directors and finance tycoon from the 1920s.

89 E. 42nd Street, Midtown, grandcentralterminal.com. Opening daily from 5:30am–2am. Tours are held daily at 12:30pm for $30 per person with discounts available. Purchase at mas.org/tours or at the ticket windows.  

8. Trinity Church

Trinity Church is one of the oldest churches in America. The original building burned down in 1776, but the current church is still beautiful and one of the most iconic sights in the city. It has an ornate Gothic-style structure and is famous for its colonial graveyard, where you’ll find many famous Americans (including Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers).

74 Trinity Place, Financial District, Lower Manhattan, +1 212 602 0800, trinitywallstreet.org. Opening daily from 7am–6pm.  

9. The Guggenheim Museum

This museum is home to a renowned collection of impressionist, post-impressionist, early modern, and contemporary art. The cylindrical museum (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright) is considered one of the 20th century’s most important architectural designs. It’s one of my favorite buildings (and museums) in the city.

1071 5th Avenue, Upper East Side, +1 212 423 3500, guggenheim.org/new-york. Opening Sunday–Wednesday and Fridays from 10am–5:45pm, Saturdays from 10am–7:45 (closed Thursdays). Admission is $25 with discounts for students and seniors. On Saturday nights from 5:45-7:45pm, admission is by donation.  

10. City Hall

New York’s City Hall is a great piece of historic architecture. It also has a beautiful little park nearby that’s filled with office workers during lunch (in the summer anyway). To learn about the building’s history, art, and architecture, take one of the guided tours. On a tour, you’ll be able to see the rotunda, the city council chamber, Governor’s Room, and the City Hall Portrait Collection. It’s a great place to learn about the city and how it functions.

City Hall Park. Pre-reserved tours are typically offered for groups (10–20 people) on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:30am and for individuals on Thursdays at 10am. There are also first-come, first-served tours on Wednesdays at 12pm.  

11. Rockefeller Center

Wander around Rockefeller Center to see where they film The Today Show, shop, snack, and take the elevator to the “Top of the Rock” for another bird’s-eye view of the city (which I personally think it better than the Empire State Building, since this view includes the Empire State Building in the picture). It will be busy at sunset and on the weekends, so come during the week to beat the crowds.

30 Rockefeller Plaza, +1 212 698 2000, topoftherocknyc.com. Open daily from 8am–12am (last elevator up at 11pm). Admission is $36 to visit the observation deck once, $50 to combine that with a tour of Rockefeller Center, and $54 to visit the observation deck twice in 24 hours.  

12. Times Square

No matter when you go to Times Square, it will be packed with people (usually other tourists). There are a few pedestrian areas where you can sit and take in the city but if you aren’t shopping or eating or planning to see a show then there isn’t much to do in the area.

While no New Yorkers hang out here, it’s still a fabulous place to people-watch for a few minutes from the top of the red steps of the TKTS kiosk. You can really get a feel for how busy the city is from here.  

13. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met is one of the biggest museums in the world, and if you only see one museum in New York, this is the one I would recommend. It has a huge collection of art, historical artifacts, photographs, and other exhibits. There’s even a real Egyptian tomb in here! Personally, I enjoy its expansive impressionist and Greek exhibits. The museum can get a little chaotic and usually filled with people (especially on weekends) but since it is so big you can often find some quiet spots away from the crowds. You can easily spend hours here so budget a lot of time if you’re a history buff like me!

1000 5th Avenue, Central Park, Upper East Side, +1 212 535 7710, metmuseum.org. Opening Sunday–Thursday from 10am–5:30pm, Friday–Saturday from10am–9pm. Admission is $25 (includes entrance to the Cloisters and Met Breuer for three consecutive days). Free for kids 12 and under.  

14. American Museum of Natural History

Made even more famous by the Night at the Museum movies, this is another museum that requires a lot of time. The exhibits on nature, human history, and marine life are comprehensive and educational so I wouldn’t try to rush your visit. Also, don’t skip the section on space at the Hayden Planetarium, which is run by science guru Neil Degrasse Tyson. They have really detailed exhibitions on the origin of the universe!

Central Park W. at 79th Street, Upper West Side, +1 212 769 5100, amnh.org. Opening daily from 10am–5:45pm. Suggested donation of $23 ($13 for children ages 2–12). Note: Even though this museum only technically asks for a suggested donation, be prepared to pay to go into any special exhibitions and/or movies.  

15. The Frick Collection

This collection features paintings by famous European artists as well as 18th-century French furniture and intricate rugs from Asia. To be honest, you have to really love Dutch artists to want to spend time here (which I do). Fortunately, they also host a lot of wonderful temporary exhibits so there is often a lot of other art to see in addition to their main collection.

1 East 70th Street, +1 212-288-0700, frick.org. Opening from Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sundays from 11am-5pm (closed on Mondays). Admission is $22 USD, with discounts available to students and seniors. Visit Wednesdays between 2pm-6pm and the entrance fee is “pay what you wish.”  

16. The Museum of the City of New York

This museum will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about New York City. Architecture, parks, streets, culture, famous sights — you name it! There are multiple rooms that illuminate the city throughout the ages via interviews, maps, interactive exhibits, profiles of historical figures, and various artifacts. It’s the best history museum in the city. Also, there’s a fun exhibit here where you can create the future NYC (a la Sim City style). It’s great for kids!

1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd St., +1 212-534-1672, mcny.org. Opening daily from 10am-6pm. Admission is $18, with discounted rates for students and seniors.  

17. Empire State Building

This is one of the most historic landmarks in all of New York City. Built in 1931, the art deco interior is beautiful and the view from the top is breathtaking. You can get a real feel for how densely populated New York is as you stare out at the city. Get here early or during lunchtime to avoid the lines and tour groups. And don’t forget to bring your camera!

350 5th Avenue, Midtown, +1 212 736 3100, esbnyc.com. Price: $36 to visit the observation deck once, $50 to combine that with a tour of Rockefeller Center, $54 to visit the observation deck twice in 24 hours. Discounts available for children and seniors.  

18. Broadway Show

You can’t go to New York City, the theater capital of the world, without seeing a show. Current highlights and my favorites include:

The Lion King

The Phantom of the Opera

Wicked

Dear Evan Hansen

Aladdin

Chicago

School of Rock

Come From Away

Hamilton

The Book of Mormon

You can find discounted theater tickets at the TKTS offices around the city (Times Square, South Street Seaport, and downtown Brooklyn) for shows that day. They also have an app where you can see what they offer too! Expect to spend at least $100.  

19. The Cloisters

Few people make it up to the Cloisters (it’s all the way up near 204th Street), which is a branch of the Met devoted to medieval Europe. Even when I lived here, it took me years to finally see it — and I kicked myself for waiting so long! Built with Rockefeller money, the Cloisters was made from parts of five European abbeys between 1934-1939. The building and its stunning cloistered garden are serene and beautiful and a nice break for the hustle and bustle of the city. There are free tours each day that explain the history of the museum and the paintings and exhibits.

99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park, +1 212 923 3700, metmuseum.org/visit/visit-the-cloisters. Opening daily from 10am–5:15pm (closes early in the winter). Admission is $25 (includes entrance to the Met and Met Breuer for three consecutive days) and free for kids 12 and under.  

20. The High Line & Whitney Museum

The High Line is a former train track that has been converted into an urban walking park. It stretches almost 1.5 miles from 34th Street to the Meatpacking District. Lined with overlooks, gardens, public art, food stalls, and greenery, this walk is one of the best things to do in the city — especially on a nice summer day. Go for a walk, sit with a book, people-watch — the High Line is a must-see and a true favorite among locals.  

21. Lower East Side Tenement Museum

This is a fascinating museum that offers visitors a chance to visit former tenement apartments on the Lower East Side. You’ll learn how immigrants from around the world lived during the late 1800s and early 1900s as they tried to make it in America. It’s an insightful museum and a good follow-up to what you see on Ellis Island. You can only visit this museum via guided tours and they need to be booked in advance. Personally, I like the “Meet the Residents” tour, where live actors portray and share the story of newly arrived immigrants.

103 Orchard Street, Lower East Side, +1 877 975 3786, tenement.org. Open from Friday–Wednesday from 10am–6:30pm and Thursdays from 10am–8:30pm. Admission is $25 with discounts for students and seniors.  

22. Take a walking tour

NYC is home to dozens of walking tour companies — and many of them are free! Be sure to take one of the many, many walking tours the city has to offer to get a unique and cultural look at the city that never sleeps from a local guide. There are all sorts of focused tours on street art, history, food, and much more! I always take my friends on at least one when they visit. A few walking tour companies worth checking out are:

Take Walks

Free Tours by Foot

Bowery Boys Walks

For more suggestions, check out my favorite NYC walking tours.  

23. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Want to see lots of beautiful (and weird) modern art? You’ve come to the right place! Personally, I hate modern art. I just don’t “get” it. But, while I dislike modern art, the MoMA does have Van Gogh’s Starry Night as well as other post-impressionist art which makes it worth visiting. If you love modern and contemporary art, this (I’m told) is one of the best in the world.

18 W. 54th Street, Midtown, +1 212 708 9400, moma.org. Open Saturday–Thursday from 10:30am–5:30pm and Fridays from 10:30am–8pm. Admission is $25 with discounts for students and seniors. The MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden is free of charge to the public daily (9:30am–10:15am). On Fridays after 4pm, the museum is free  

24. Prospect Park

Spend some time outside of Manhattan and go explore Brooklyn’s version of Central Park (the Brooklyn Museum is right next down and it’s worth a visit too). Opened in 1867, the park covers over 500 acres and is a great place to have a picnic, read a book, people watch, or lounge in the sun.  

25. Bronx Zoo

Head north for a look at one of the oldest and biggest zoos in the United States. Opened in 1899, the zoo spans almost 300 acres and sees over 2 million visitors each and every year. Home to over 650 different species, it’s a great place to visit with kids. Gorillas, birds of prey, bison — there is a huge assortment of animals here and you’ll definitely learn a lot during your visit!

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, +1 718 220 5100, bronxzoo.com. Open Monday–Friday from 10am–5pm and Saturday–Sunday from 10am–5:30pm (limited hours from November-April). Tickets are $22.95, but it is pay-what-you-want on Wednesdays.  

26. See a Yankees/Mets/Rangers/Knicks Game

Like sports? Then you probably already know that NYC has some world-class sports teams. I’m not much of a sports fan but games are fun when you have friends to share the experience with. If you have a chance and the desire, grab some tickets to a game!  

27. See a TV Show!

TV shows like Saturday Night Live, The View, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon offer free tickets to their tapings (although they must be reserved well in advance). It can be very difficult to get tickets so try to get tickets for multiple shows to increase your odds. For more details, see the website of each show for details and to make reservations.  

28. Batsu!

Walk through the narrow aisle of the Je Bon Sushi restaurant in the East Village, and head down the tiny stairway to find this hidden dinner theater. This four-person improv comedy competition takes place within the structure of a high-energy Japanese game show, with slapstick theatrical performances. Go with friends to enjoy some sushi, sake shots, and a night of ridiculous fun.

15 St. Mark’s Place, East Village, +1 347 985 0368, batsulive.com/new-york. Tickets from $30.50.  

29. Ellen’s Stardust Diner

Since 1987, this diner is home to an incredible waitstaff of singers and dancers. Between tours and musical performances, actors and actresses wait tables at Ellen’s, where they belt out songs as they serve you slightly pricey, very American diner food (think shakes, burgers, and lasagna) in uniforms from the 1950s. It’s incredibly cheesy but good fun — especially if you’re a theatre fan!

1650 Broadway, Times Square, +1 212 956 5151. There’s usually a line so be sure to plan ahead!

*** No matter how long you’re here for — and no matter what you’re interested in — New York City will have something for you. While it’s not the most budget-friendly city in the country, there are plenty of free activities and lots of cheap things to see and do to keep you busy and entertained.

And if you want to splurge? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

With so many things to see and do it’s no surprise that tourists love to re-visit this diverse, lovely, and eclectic city. But don’t take my word for it — put this list to the test and let me know what you think!

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Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner or Momondo. They are my two favorite search engines because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld. If you want to stay elsewhere, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. I use them all the time. My favorite places to stay in New York City are:

HI NYC Hostel – One of the biggest and most popular hostels in the city with a ton of space, an outdoor patio, free Wi-Fi, events, activities, and a huge kitchen.

Jazz on Columbus Circle – My favorite hostel in NYC, with comfy dorms and a friendly environment.

Pod Times Square – Incredibly tiny private rooms, but with an excellent quiet location near Times Square.

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. I’ve been using World Nomads for ten years. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

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