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Bronx Zoo (Bronx)
The Zoo is one of the worlds best and worth the trip up to the Bronx, be sure to visit the award winning Congo Gorila Forest.

Brooklyn Bridge (Lower Manhattan)
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most celebrated architectural landmarks.

Central Park (Midtown Manhattan)
Perhaps the most famous urban park - covers more than 800 acres in the middle of Manhattan.

Central Park Zoo (Upper East Side)
The perfect spot to take the kids and explore. Located on the Upper East Side in New York’s Central Park.

Central Park Zoo (Upper East Side)
The perfect spot to take the kids and explore. Located on the Upper East Side in New York’s Central Park.

Chelsea Piers (Downtown Manhattan)
Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex, in New York City, is a 30-acre waterfront sports village located between 17th and 23rd Streets.

Chrysler Building (Midtown Manhattan)
Landmark Art Deco Building located in Midtown Manhattan - 77 floors rise to height of 1048 feet.

Eldridge Street Synagogue (Lower East Side)
Visit the Newly Restored Eldridge Street Synagogue.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum (Lower Manhattan)
More than twelve million immigrants entered the United States through Ellis Island from 1892 to 1954. Today the Immigration museum receives 2 million visitors annually, and is one of New York’s Top tourist attractions.

Empire State Building (Midtown Manhattan)
One of New York City's main tourist attractions, the Art Deco Empire State Building, a National Historic Landmark, is located in the heart of Manhattan. Visitors can tour the Observatory 365 days per year.

Federal Reserve Bank of NY (Lower Manhattan)
Learn about the history of gold and find out about the unique role of the New York Fed.

Flatiron Building (Downtown Manhattan)
One of the oldest skyscrapers located in Downtown Manhattan.

General Grant National Memorial (Upper West Side)
General Grant National Memorial is the largest tomb in North America.

Gracie Mansion (Upper East Side)
Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the Mayor of New York City.

Grand Central Terminal (Midtown Manhattan)
Spared the wrecking ball in 1967, Grand Central Terminal was restored to it’s 1913 splendor. Shops, restaurants, and trendy bars make it a hot spot!

Ground Zero (Lower Manhattan)
The former site of the world trade center is essential a giant construction zone as lower Manhattan rebuilds. The Tribute Visitor Center provided guided tours of the area.

Jacob Javits Convention Center (Midtown Manhattan)
Convention Center for the New York City Area.

NBC Studio Tour (Midtown Manhattan)
Experience an inside look at the NBC studios.

New York Aquarium (Brooklyn)
The New York Aquarium has thousands of animals in naturalistic habitats. Be sure to visit the 90,000 gallon shark tank.

New York Stock Exchange (Lower Manhattan)
The Center of the New York Financial Scene.

Prospect Park Zoo (Brooklyn)
Part of the 585-acre Prospect Park, the Zoo is located in the heart of Brooklyn.

Ripleys Believe It or Not (Times Square)
Come in and explore the uncanny and witness the amazing at Ripley’s newest location, in the heart of Times Square

Rockefeller Center Tour (Midtown Manhattan)
Get the inside story behind Rockefeller Center with a tour of this city within a city.

South Street Seaport (Lower Manhattan)
One of the top attraction in NYC, make it part of you stop to the Lower Manhattan Area.

St John the Divine (Harlem)
The cathedral project that never ends. Started in 1892 it will be the largest cathedral in the world once it is completed.

St Patrick's Cathedral (Midtown Manhattan)
The largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States and has been recognized throughout its history as a center of Catholic life in this country.

St. Paul's Chapel (Lower Manhattan)
St. Paul's, a chapel of Trinity Church, seen from the corner of Broadway and Fulton Street. The building, where George Washington worshipped.

Statue of Liberty (Lower Manhattan)
The world’s most famous symbol of freedom is a must see for anyone traveling to New York.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace (Downtown Manhattan)
New York City brownstone where President Theodore Roosevelt was born.

Times Square (Theater District)
The Crossroads of the World.

Top of the Rock (Midtown Manhattan)
Top of the Rock observation deck provides one of the best views of New York City.

Trinity Church (Lower Manhattan)
Located at Wall and Broadway, Trinity Church is the oldest Anglican Church in Manhattan.

United Nations (Midtown Manhattan)
The UN located on the east side of Midtown - guided tours available.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Lower Manhattan)
The Walk of Honor lists the names and ages of 1,741 individuals who entered the military service in the City of New York and were lost to the Vietnam War.

Washington Arch (Downtown Manhattan)
Washington Arch located downtown in Washington Square Park.

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