IMAX films, exhibits of mammals, meteorites & human evolution, dinosaur skeletons. Suggested contribution: $12, $9 students & Seniors, $7 children. Website has general info on programs, exhibitions, scientific research & educational programming. Click here for a Location.

This world renowned 843 acre park right in the middle of the city. Designed in 1858 by Fredrick Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Some of the highlights include Tavern on The Green, Strawberry Fields, Wollman Skating Rink, Central Park Zoo & the Reservoir. Activities at the park include ice skating, horseback riding, rollerblading, jogging, bird watching, concerts on the grass, boat rentals & of course carriage rides which start near The Plaza Hotel.

Window shop souvenirs and be tempted by the array of food in the little food shops. A favorite place to get a bowl of hot noodles to eat while exploring the maze of little back streets.

Admission: $6 for adults and $3 for military personnel, senior citizens & children under 12. Children under 5 are free. Last tickets sold 23:25. Group rates are available by calling switchboard and dialing extension 377. This building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed during the Depression in only 14 months; completed in 1931. One of NY's most famous landmarks; enjoy views from its 86th and l02nd stories. Click here to see a picture.. Click here for Location.

Every Wednesday at 12:30, Municipal Arts Society offers a free tour, Every Friday at 12:30, Grand Central Partnership offers a free tour, One hour Group historical tours are offered 7 days/wk for $10 per person or a flat fee of $50 for a group of less than 10. Click here to find out more information on all of these tours!. Click here for Location.

The world's largest cultural complex containing a number of theaters and concert halls and is home to the Metropolitan Opera, NY Philharmonic & Juilliard School of music. Click here for Location.

It is impossible to "do" the entire museum in one day or describe everything you can see here. Go to the museum & spend some time in the Great Hall where you will find all types of help in many languages for planning your visit. If you can, get a guide before your visit or look at their website*** where you can plan well & learn about their many special exhibitions & programs. Fee: $12 adults, $7 students & seniors, under 12 with adult free. Click here to see a picture & here to see a close-up picture.. Click here for a Location

Currently, MoMA as it is known in NYC, is undergoing extensive renovations and has set up a temporary exhbition space in Queens. The Manhattan location is scheduled to re-open in 2005. MoMA houses an outstanding collection of American & European paintings & sculptures from late 19th C. to present. Innovative in its definition of "art", it was a pioneer in exhibiting film, photography, and industrial design. Its retrospectives can draw record breaking attendance. A happy place to take small children, as strollers are allowed. Call for or visit the website for information on admission and hours, as they change with the exhibitions in the Queens space. Website provides information on all that you will find here.

Ice-skating rink (live webcam view!), statues and Channel Gardens; NBC Studios just across the street. Visit the Rockefeller Center Tour Office at 17 W. 50th St. at 13:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for guided walking tours. Tours are conducted by art historians from MoMA. Click here for an Area Map. Click here for Location.

Built in 1959 by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim is equally famous for its architecture as its vast collection of works by Vasily Kandinsky (over 200) and other European Modernists. Click here to see a picture of the inside of the museum & here to see a picture of the outside of the museum.. Click here for a Location.

The largest Roman Catholic Cathedral in the US as well as the best known in NYC. It is not only the seat of the archdiocese of New York but is the center of the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The website has info about the Cathedral, its history & school. Also, maps, Mass schedules and more.

Visitors can climb iron skeleton of statue to Liberty's crown for amazing view. Click here for Ferry information & here for a live webcam view! National Monument. Click here for a Location

Named for the New York Times, this area is known for its crazy and huge billboards, neon lights and New Year's celebrations. Since its recent rejuvenation, it has become a place for the entire family to enjoy. The Visitor's Center in the Embassy Theatre at 1560 Broadway bet 46th and 47th St.. has restrooms, ATMs, info on tours and Broadway shows, int'l newspapers, currency exchange and souvenirs. Click here for a live webcam view!

A designated historic landmark, the 200 year-old South Street Seaport is a treasure polished by the urban redevelopment effort to preserve the ambience and history of the city's once great seaport facilities. Its 11 cobblestone streets contain dozens of fashionable shops, gourmet food stores and restaurants housed in restored 19th-century buildings. While the tall-mast sailing vessels at the piers are interesting, the pier shops there have all the history of a shopping mall. But just wander down the cobblestone street in the early morn', with the lingering pungencies of the all-night Fulton Fish Market, take a cruise from one of the piers or catch a late-night chowder at one of the local restaurants. Tours available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

The website gives you ideas of where to go and what to do and has color photos of cultural life in Chinatown.

A designated historic landmark, the 200 year-old South Street Seaport is a treasure polished by the urban redevelopment effort to preserve the ambiance & history of the city's once great seaport facilities. Its 11 cobblestone streets contain dozens of fashionable shops, gourmet food stores & restaurants housed in restored 19th-century buildings. While the tall-mast sailing vessels at the piers are interesting, the pier shops there have all the history of a shopping mall. But just wander down the cobblestone street in the early morn', with the lingering pungencies of the all-night Fulton Fish Market, take a cruise from one of the piers or catch a late-night chowder at one of the local restaurants. Tours available.

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

Admission: $6 for adults and $3 for military personnel, senior citizens & children under 12. Children under 5 are free. Last ticket sold 23:25. Group rates are available by calling switchboard and dialing extension 377. This building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed during the Depression in only 14 months; completed in 1931. One of NY's most famous landmarks; enjoy views from its 86th and l02nd stories. Click here to see a picture.

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.

Sparkling boats leave here for a 90 minute tour of the major sights of the city. Less crowded than the ferry and more comfortable.

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.

The book, published by Seven Stories Press contains twelve walking tours of Manhattan. See website for schedule of tours. Click here for tour highlights.

NYC's own funicular (cable car) from 59th Street and 1st Ave up over the East River down to Roosevelt Island. Fun.

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

Exhibits of immigrants photographs & histories. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $4 for children ages 3-17. Cost covers ferry and admission to museum and Statue of Liberty. Ferries depart every 1/2 hour. National Park Service's Ellis Island page. Part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.

Soul food is offered at lunch on some tours. Day & night tours are available.

New building, bringing back the stylish skyscraper Deco of years past. Rated Best by NY Mag 4/24/00

You can partake in a virtual interview with Jay Leno, ride through the studio with Conan O'Brien. and make weather predictions with Al Roker. Also, experience the world's only 3-screen high definition TV theater.

One hour tour of NBC show sets including SNL and Dateline NBC. For groups of 10 or more only.

A zany fast-paced (but you never leave your seat) virtual tour of NYC.

Famous not only for musical spectaculars, but also for its architecture. A tour of this art deco theater is worthwhile. Seating Chart, MapRockefeller Center & Pictures from: 50th Street, 6th Avenue & the South East Corner.

Ice-skating rink (live webcam view!), statues and Channel Gardens; NBC Studios just across the street. Visit the Rockefeller Center Tour Office at 17 W. 50th St. at 13:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for guided walking tours. Tours are conducted by art historians from MoMA. Click here for an Area Map.

No guided tours of the building, but you can come in, look around, shop, have lunch in this modern-day NYC landmark. Click here to see a picture.

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