Location: 45 West 53rd St
Contact: 212-265-1040
Web: www.folkartmuseum.org

Description: One of the leading institutions dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of folk art. Presenting 18th and 19th century paintings, quilts and sculptures. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Location: Central Park West at 79th Street
Contact: 212-769-5100
Web: www.amnh.org

Description: Home to the largest collection of insects, amphibians, ocean life, reptiles, anthropological artifacts, fossil mammals and dinosaurs in the world.

Location: 200 Eastern Parkway
Contact: 718-638-5000
Web: www.brooklynmuseum.org

Description: Closed on Monday and Tuesday. It is the second largest museum in New York City. Its collection includes thousands of pieces including Ancient Egyptian and contemporary art from many cultures.

Location:1071 5th Avenue at 89th Street
Contact: 212-423-3500
Web: www.guggenheim.org

Description: Home to one of the finest collections of contemporary and modern art in the world. Closed on Thursdays.

Location: West 46th St and 12th avenue
Contact: 212-245-0072
Web: www.intrepidmuseum.org

Description: The USS Intrepid, the ost famous air craft carrier in US history is now a floating museum. Boast educational exhibits and events. Closed on Mondays till March 31.

Location: 100 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Contact: 212-535-7710
Web: www.metmuseum.org

Description: Open Tuesday through Sunday. Some Holiday Monday openings. Contains over 2 million works of art, dating from the 1880's.

Location: 33rd Street at Queen's Boulevard
Contact: 212-708-9400
Web: www.moma.org

Description: Temporarily in Long Island City, Queens. View the work of Picasso, Monet, Matisse and Pollock. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Location: 25 West 52nd Street
Contact: 212-621-6600
Web: www.mtr.org

Description: A vast archive of vintage radio and tv programs. A resource for the media inclined. Closed on Mondays

Location: 40 West 53rd St
Contact: 212-956-3535
Web: www.americancraftmuseum.org

Description: Well known for creating exhibitions that showcase emerging artists and new art forms. They are dedicated to the collection and exhibition of contemporary objects created in craft media such as clay, glass, wood, metal, and fiber. Closed on major holidays.

Location: West 57th at 7th Avenue
Contact: 212-247-7800
Web: www.carnegiehall.org

Description: Opened on May 5, 1891. Has played host to many legendary artists of classical music. Visit the web site or call for ticket and show information.

Location: 60 Lincoln Center Plaza
Contact: 212-799-5000
Web: www.julliard.edu

Description: For me and women who are musically talented and dedicated. Juilliards seeks help talented students harness their dedication to become artists,whether it be to act, dance, perform music, and compose.

Location: 42nd Street at First Avenue
Contact: 212-362-6000
Web: www.metopera.org

Description: Established since 1883 and has housed some of the world's most famous performing artists. Visit the web site or call for ticket and show information.

Location: 50th Street at Avenue of the America's
Contact: 212-247-4777
Web: www.radiocity.com

Description: First opened in 1932. Known as the home of the Rockettes' Chorus line. Presents live stage performances, concerts, and movie premiers.

Location: Fordham Road and the Bronx River Parkway Contact: 718-367-1010
Web: www.bronxzoo.com

Description: It is the heart of the Wildlife Conservation Society which works to save wildlife and wild places around the globe. Visit its award winning exhibits and come face to face with over 4,000 animals.

Location: Seaport and the Civic Center - Manhattan Description: Completed in 1883, it links the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Location: 8th ave to 5th ave, from 59th to 110th St
Web: www.centralpark.org

Description: Place to people-watch and enjoy street entertaiment. Featuring playgrounds, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, bridal paths and jogging tracks.

Location: Take ferry from Battery Park at the
foot of Manhattan
Contact: 212-363-3206
Web: www.ellisisland.com

Description: Ellis Island was the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants passed between 1892 and 1954 in their search for freedom. It is now the immigration museum for information.

Location: 350 5th Avenue
Contact: 212-736-3100
Web: www.esbnyc.com

Description: Remains one of the most recognized buildings in the world. Visit the Observatory and experience breathtaking views for miles.

Location: Whitehall terminal - Lower Manhattan
Contact: 718-815-2628
Web: www.si-web.com/NYC

Description: Real estate homes & business properties, parks and recreation.

Location: Ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island Contact: 212-269-5755

Description: Lady Liberty was a gift from the French commemorating the American Revolution and is recognized as a symbol of freedom worldwide.

Location: 1st Avenue at 46th Street
Contact: 212-963-7713
Web: www.un.org

Description: It is an international zone with its own post office and security. Goals are to promote world peace and aid social and economic well being worldwide.

Location: 42nd and Broadway
Description: The "Crossroads of the World".

Location: Southern Manhattan
Contact: 516-903-2889
Web: www.wtcmemorial.com

Description: A memorial to the September 11th disaster can be found around the site. Descriptive panels depict the area's history and the tragic event. For historical information and to support the cause, please visit the web site.

Location: Downtown Manhattan
Description: A little city in its own. Whether you prefer a casual walk or jog, or enjoy the many restuarants, architecture, museums, entertainment as well as real estate.

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Location: south of Canal St near Chatham Square Description: Occupied by over 80,00 Asian Americans. Includes a variety of galleries, oriental shopping an he Eastern states Buddhist Temple.

Location: 405 Lexington Avenue at 42nd Street
Web: www.luciddreams.com/chryslerbuilding

Description: The pre-eminent art-deco style building in New York City. It stands 1046 ft tall and boasts 77 floors. Designed by architec William van Alen.

Location: 205 Water St. and Fulton St.
Description: The nation's oldest and largest wholesale fish market. It provides fresh fish to restaurants, hotels, and retail stores around the New York metro area and has been doing business since 1835.

Location: west of 16th avenue, south of 14th street Description: Crooked and narrow lanes where jazz locales and trendy cafes compete with quieter establishments and small off-Broadway theatres.

Location: 6th St between 1st and 2nd avenues Description: A little bit of India in the New York.

Location: lower east side streets around Mulberry Street
Description: Enjoy Italian cusine and culture.

Location: 7th avenue
Contact: 212-465-6741
Web: www.thegarden.com

Description: The centerpiece of New York City. Home of the NY Knicks and NY Rangers and host of 600 different events a year.

Location: 20 Broad Street.
Contact: 212-656-5168

Description: Visitors can atch the traders on the trading floor. Over 200 million shars are traded each day for more than 2,000 companies worldwide.

Location: 47th - 51st Streets
between 5th and 6th Avenues
Contact: 212-632-3975
Web: www.rockefellercentre.com

Description: An array of shops, gardens, restaurants and entertainment. Home of the 4,000 lb. Bronze statue of Atlas.

Location: 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue
Contact: 718-507-8499
Web: www.mets.com

Description: Home to the New York Met's Baseball team

Location: South of Houston
Description: Remarkable concentration of noteworthy historic period buildings. Now commonly known as an upscale shopping district.

Location: Wall Street and Broadway
Description: Financial District. The center of business in New York.

Location: 161st Street and River Avenue
Contact: 718-293-6000
Web: www.yankees.com

Description: The Yankee baseball team has been playing here since opening day in 1923. A delightful visit for tourists and New Yorkers.

Location: 212 West 57th Street at 7th Avenue
Contact: 212-581-8900
Web: www.brooklyndiner.com

Description: An authentic 50s-style diner. Huge portions. Great shakes.

Location: 854 7th Avenue near 55th St
Contact: 800-334-5606
Web: www.carnegiedeli.com

Description: One of the must-see delis that made New York famous. Have a sandwich named after famous celebrities.

Location: 221 West 57th St.
Contact: 212-489-6565
Web: www.hardrock.com

Description: Great location and food. Enjoy talents as diverse as Louis Armstrong, John Lennon, and Billie Holiday. See the "god wall," a huge painted canvas of polytheistic religious images.

Location: Suite 203 1370 Avenue of the Americas Contact: 212-399-6000
Web: www.harley-davidsoncafe.com

Description: Great décor. The usual assortment of road house food and beverage. Fun atmosphere.

Location: 150 West 57th Street
Contact: 212-974-2111
Web: www.russiantearoom.com

Description: Founded by the Russina Corps de Ballet. The restaurant was reopened in 1999and now features seven stories and a two storey ballroom.

Location: Central Park at West 67th Street
Contact: 212-873-3200.
Web: web.tavernonthegreen.com

Description: A must see restaurant located on the western edge of Central Park.

Location: East 42nd Street at Park Avenue
Contact: 212-532-4900
Web: www.grandcentralterminal.com

Description: Serves only as a sudurban commuter terminal. Inside, one will find many shops and eateries.

Contact: 718-330-1234
Web: www.mta.nyc.ny.us

Description: New York City transit. Information on buses, subway, railway, bridges and tunnels etc in NYC.

Location: Just across the street from the hotel. Contact: 800-872-7245
Web: www.amtrak.com

Description: Service to many points in New Jersey and beyond

Location: 8th Avenue @ 40th Street
Contact: 212-564-8484

Description: Direct service is available to Atlantic City, the Meadowlands Sports Complex, Monmouth Park, Belmont Park and points throughout the United States. Connections made from subway stations.