Top 10 New York Experiences
By Citysearch Staff, New York
New York is an urban paradise, replete with popular landmarks, attractions and must-visit restaurants and bars. You might not be able to cover it all, but you can certainly narrow the options by honing in on the top 10 things to do. So follow our lead and use this guide to check off at least a few noteworthy experiences.
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Empire State Building
350 5th Ave, New York, NY
Meet the love of your life at midnight atop New York's most romantic skyscraper, a la "An Affair to Remember." -
Cafe Carlyle
35 E 76th St, New York, NY
Make a dinner reservation and catch a show at this famous New York cabaret that has hosted acts by legendary singers for years and continues to cast a spell on its patrons to this day. -
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Take the family for a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge and absorb the stunning view of Manhattan. Top off your excursion with a transcendent pie from a landmark of a pizzeria. -
Daniel
60 E 65th St, New York, NY
It may take some careful planning--reservations generally have to be booked 30 days in advance--but your palate will thank you for your effort. Chef Boulud's sumptuous French food remains a mainstay of the upper echelon of the New York dining scene. -
Nathan's Famous
1310 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Grab a hot dog at the stand that made New York dogs famous. -
Katz's Deli
205 E Houston St, New York, NY
Order a pastrami on rye and settle into the "When Harry Met Sally" table at this classic New York deli. -
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
50 Central Park S, New York, NY
Splurge for the Royal Suite overlooking Central Park and order the best room service of your life.
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Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St, New York, NY
Stars are born at this Harlem institution. Spot the next Lauryn Hill before she hits the big-time on amateur night. -
Tavern on the Green
Central Park W, New York, NY
The fairytale Central Park backdrop and the lush private garden are the draw to this tourist-friendly restaurant. -
Statue of Liberty National Monument
Battery Park and Liberty State Park, New York, NY
Pay homage to the birth of American independence by visiting the nation's tallest welcome wagon.
