Things To Do

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American Girl Place New York
Come spend a day you'll never forget – American Girl Place New York is much more than a store. It's a place for magical experiences and memories you'll cherish forever. Subway: E, V, B, D, F.
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4 blocks
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10 blocks
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4.4 miles
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3 blocks
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609 Fifth Avenue (49th Street), New York, NY 10017; 1-877-AGPLACE
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Battery Park City
Ninety-two acres of residential, commercial, and open spaces along the Hudson River (Hudson River Park begins here). Subway: 1, 4, 5, 9, E, N, R. Bus: M9, M20, M22. |
4.4 miles |
4.3 miles |
10 blocks |
6.7 miles |
Battery Pl. - Chambers St., West St. - Hudson River, Manhattan; office: 1 World Financial Center, NYC 10281; (212) 417-2000 |
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Bronx Zoo
Largest U.S. Metropolitan Zoo. Beautiful landscapes for more than 4,000 animals including gorillas, snow leopards, bears, giraffes. Open 7 days and easily accessible via bus/subway. Subway: 2, 5. Bus: Bx9, Bx11, Bx12, Bx19, Bx22, Bx36, Q44. |
13 miles |
13 miles |
14 miles |
13 miles |
Bronx River Pkwy. & Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10460; 718-367-1010 |
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Bryant Park
Eight restored acres rich with history, greenery, gardens, fountain, and carousel. Ample seating, food services (including the famous "Bryant Park Grill"), and free entertainment such as movies, music, and Broadway performers. Subway: 7, B, D, F, V. Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M42, M104, Q32. |
11 blocks |
3 blocks |
4.4 miles |
9 blocks |
40-42nd Sts., Fifth-Sixth Aves., Manhattan; 212-768-4242 |
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Build-A-Bear Workshop - Flagship Store®
Discover the pawfect way to play today! Bring your family to experience interactive entertainment at its beary best – at the largest Build-A-Bear Workshop® store in the world! You'll make a stuffed animal, but so much more – you'll create a new best friend and an unforgettable family memory. Subway: E, V ,B, D, F. |
6 blocks |
8 blocks |
4.4 miles |
5 blocks |
565 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10017; 1-877-789-BEAR (2327) |
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Carnegie Hall
World-famous concert hall. Subway: N, Q, R, W. Bus: M5, M6, M7, M10, M20, M30, M31, M57, M104. |
3 blocks |
15 blocks |
5 miles |
10 blocks |
154 W. 57th St. (7th Ave.), NYC 10019; (212) 247-7800 |
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Central Park & Central Park Zoo
Landscaped and recreational areas totaling 843 acres. Central Park Zoo has polar bears, penguins, monkeys, and sea lions in spectacular natural habitats. Subway: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, A, B, C, D, F, N, Q, R, W. Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M10, M18, M30, M66, M72, M79, M86, M96, M104, M106. Q32. |
5 blocks |
15 blocks |
6 miles |
10 blocks |
59th - 110th Sts., Fifth Ave. - Central Park West, Manhattan; (212) 360-3444 |
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Chelsea Piers Sports Entertainment Complex
Thirty acre sports village features golf driving range, indoor/outdoor skating, batting cages, bowling, restaurants, and marina. Subway: C, E. Bus: M11, m14, M23 |
35 blocks |
20 blocks |
2 miles |
35 blocks |
23rd St. and West Side Hwy., NYC 10011; (212) 336-666 |
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Ellis Island Ferry
Famous immigrant gateway to America. Ferry departs daily from South Ferry at Battery Park. Museum/tours/café/gift shop. Subway: 1,9. Bus: M1, M6, M9, M15. |
5 miles |
4.8 miles |
10 blocks |
6.5 miles |
Ellis Island, NY 10004; 212-363-3200 (info.), 212-269-5755 (ferry tix) |
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Empire State Building Observatory
A majestic Art Deco masterpiece, the world-renowned building, centrally located, offers spectacular views. Subway: 6, B, D, F, N, Q, R, V, W. Bus: M2, M3, M4, M5, M16, M34, Q32. |
20 blocks |
10 blocks |
3.6 miles |
15 blocks |
350 Fifth Ave. (33rd - 34th Streets), NYC 10118; (212) 736-3100 |
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Ground Zero
Former site of the World Trade Center. People wishing to pay respects can visit the site at any time. Subway: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,9 , A, c, E, N, R, W. |
3.8 miles |
4.5 miles |
1 block |
5.5 miles |
NYC's Official Visitor Center 810 7th Ave. Between 52nd & 53rd Streets. (212) 484-1222 |
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Hilton Theatre
The newest and one of the largest theatrical venues in New York, the Hilton Theatre will be the home of Broadway's biggest hits for years to come. The first production to play in the newly renamed Hilton Theatre will be Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the most fantasmagorical musical in the history of everything - which opens Thursday, April 28, 2005. |
12 blocks |
½ block |
1 mile |
6 blocks |
Box Office: 213 W. 42nd St. (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.), NY NY 10036; 212-307-4100 (tickets) 212-556-4700 (general) |
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The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Comprised of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier USS Intrepid with seven full decks and four theme halls; the guided missile submarine, USS Growler; and an extensive aircraft collection. www.intrepidmuseum.org |
14 blocks |
7 block |
3.3 miles |
14 blocks |
12th Ave & 46th Street, NY NY; 1-877-957-SHIP |
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Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Hosts major shows and conventions (adventure travel, auto, boat, and motorcycle shows, Art Expo, etc.). Subway: A, C, E. Bus: M11, M34, M42. |
20 blocks |
4 blocks |
3.2 miles |
20 blocks |
655 W. 34th St. (34th - 39th Streets, 11th - 12th Aves.), NYC 10001-1188; (212) 216-2000 |
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Lincoln Center
Daily behind the scenes tour of the famous Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, and NY State Theater. Subway: 1, 9. Bus: m5, M7, M11, M66, M104. |
10 blocks |
15 blocks |
5 miles |
15 blocks |
Columbus Ave. between 62nd & 66th Streets, Manhattan; (212) 875-5350 |
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Madison Square Garden
Home to the New York Knicks Basketball Team and New York Rangers Hockey Team. Subway: 1, 2, 3, 9, A, C, E. Bus: M4, M10, M16, M20, M34, Q32. |
20 blocks |
10 blocks |
3.6 miles |
20 blocks |
4 Penn Plaza (7th Ave. between 31st & 33rd), NYC 10001; (212) 465-6000 |
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
Spans the history of World Art. Hundreds of world-famous masterpieces. Gift shop. Subway: 4, 5,6. Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M79, M86. |
2 miles |
3.5 miles |
8.5 miles |
2 miles |
Fifth Ave. and 82nd, NY NY 10028 (212) 535-7710 |
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Museum of Jewish Heritage
Joint enterprise of five major institutions of Jewish learning, history, and art, with public programming. Subway: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, F, L, N, Q, R, V. W. Bus: M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, M7, M14. |
7 miles |
6.6 miles |
10 blocks |
6.3 miles |
18 First Pl. (Battery Pl.- Hudson River), NYC 10280; Info (212) 509-6131 |
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The Museum of Modern Art
The new Museum nearly doubles the capacity of the former building, encompassing approximately 630,000 square feet of new and renovated space on six floors. Subway: E,V Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M27, M30, M31, M50, M57, Q32 |
1/2 blocks |
10 blocks |
4.2 miles |
3 blocks |
11 W 53rd Street (between 5-6th Avenues) New York, NY 10019 (212) 708-9400 |
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Radio City Music Hall
Art Deco landmark features wonderful architectural accents, Rockettes in high gear, behind the scenes tours, and live concerts/shows year round. Subway: B, D, F, V. Bus: M5, M6, M7, M27, M50. |
2 blocks |
10 blocks |
4.2 miles |
4 blocks |
1260 Sixth Ave. (50th Street) NYC, 10020 (212) 247-4777 |
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Rockefeller Center
A favorite during holiday season, and host to the famous "Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree." Subway: B, D, E, F, V. Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M6, M27, M50, Q32. |
2 blocks |
10 blocks |
4.2 miles |
4 blocks |
47th - 52nd Streets, Between Fifth and Sixth Aves., Manhattan; (212) 632-3975 |
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Shea Stadium
Home to the NY Mets Baseball Team, 2000 National League Champions. Subway: N, W, 7. |
15 miles |
15 miles |
16 miles |
15 miles |
123-01 Roosevelt Ave. (126th St.), Flushing, Queens 11368; 718-507-8499 |
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Shopping on Famous Fifth and Madison Avenues
World-Famous Fifth Avenue shopping, an abundance of upscale designer stores and boutiques. Subway: 6, E, V. Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M27, M50, Q32. |
3 blocks |
10 blocks |
4.5 miles |
3 blocks |
45th to 60th Avenue |
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South Street Seaport
Historic seaport and festival marketplace features more than 100 restaurants, shops, cafes. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M, Z. Bus: M9, M15. |
5.7 miles |
5.3 miles |
9 blocks |
5.1 miles |
East River at the foot of Fulton St., OR 19 Fulton St. |
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Statue of Liberty National Monument
America's favorite symbol of freedom, ferry departs from South Ferry at Battery Park (daily). Subway: 1, 9. Bus: M1, M6, M9, M15. |
5 miles |
4.8 miles |
10 blocks |
6.5 miles |
National Park Service, Liberty Island, NYC 10004; ferry Info (212) 269-5755, Statue Info (212) 363-3200 |
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Roman catholic church built in 1858, one of America's finest Gothic-style structures, and the seat of New York's cardinal. Subway: 6, E, V. Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M27, M50, Q32. |
3 blocks |
10 blocks |
4.4 miles |
3 blocks |
14 E. 51st St. (main entrance on 5th Ave. between 50th & 51st Streets), NYC 10022; (212) 753-2261 |
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Times Square/Broadway theaters
The excitement and sounds of the Broadway theater district and Times Square - including (including Restaurant Row). Subway: 1, 2,3, 7, 9 , N, Q, R, W. Bus: M6, M7, M10, M20, M27, M42, M104. |
3 blocks |
1 block |
4 miles |
5 blocks |
7th Ave. - Broadway, 42nd - 47th Sts., Manhattan; Visitor Center: 1560 Broadway (46th - 47th Streets) NYC 10036 |
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Wall Street/NYSE
Heart of the financial district, named after a 1663 wall the Dutch built to protect their colony. Subway: 2,3,4,5, J, M,Z. Bus: M1, M6, M9, M15. |
6.6 miles |
5 miles |
5 blocks |
6 miles |
Lower Manhattan, betw. South St. (East River) and Broadway; info: Downtown Alliance, 120 Broadway, NYC 10271; (800) 377-1083 |
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Yankee Stadium
Home of the New York Yankees Baseball Team. The famous outdoor facility for sports and social events for the most storied sports franchise. Subway: B,D. |
10 miles |
10 miles |
11 miles |
10 miles |
161 St. (River Ave). Bronx, NY10451; 212-307-1212 (tickets), 718-579-4531 (tours) |
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