Drinks & Nightlife
Just a short walk from the house, this giant out-door beer garden is great in the spring, summer, or fall. They have a fantastic beer selection, and a great selection of German sausages, brats, etc. It's a very cool international crowd... we've meet people from all over the world inside!
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Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueJust a short walk from the house, this giant out-door beer garden is great in the spring, summer, or fall. They have a fantastic beer selection, and a great selection of German sausages, brats, etc. It's a very cool international crowd... we've meet people from all over the world inside!
This is a hidden gem is in the Upper West Side, right on the river. We stumbled upon it by accident, and wow were we happy about it. It kinda feels like you're in a castle dungeon. Enjoy a drink on the river and watch the sunset.
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Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetThis is a hidden gem is in the Upper West Side, right on the river. We stumbled upon it by accident, and wow were we happy about it. It kinda feels like you're in a castle dungeon. Enjoy a drink on the river and watch the sunset.
A cool bar with some history. This Irish Tavern is NYC's oldest bar. It was opened in the 1850s, and no piece of memorabilia has been removed from the walls in over 100 years.
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StA cool bar with some history. This Irish Tavern is NYC's oldest bar. It was opened in the 1850s, and no piece of memorabilia has been removed from the walls in over 100 years.
This speakeasy/bar is literally hidden behind a wall. You need to enter through a phone booth in the restaurant next door. But make sure you have a reservation before you go!
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlThis speakeasy/bar is literally hidden behind a wall. You need to enter through a phone booth in the restaurant next door. But make sure you have a reservation before you go!
One of my favorite bars in NYC. It's very cozy and rustic, and it's a fun place to go with a great beer selection. It's particularly fun in the fall/winter as they have a comfy fireplace inside.
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Blind Tiger Ale House
281 Bleecker StOne of my favorite bars in NYC. It's very cozy and rustic, and it's a fun place to go with a great beer selection. It's particularly fun in the fall/winter as they have a comfy fireplace inside.
One of the world’s most famous jazz venues. Jazz legends have been playing here since the early '80s.
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Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetOne of the world’s most famous jazz venues. Jazz legends have been playing here since the early '80s.
This place is great for most occasions... brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks in the evening/night. It's a favorite of locals. It's got a very cool atmosphere, and an really cool back deck/patio. Just a short walk from the house too!
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The Bonnie
29-12 23rd AveThis place is great for most occasions... brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks in the evening/night. It's a favorite of locals. It's got a very cool atmosphere, and an really cool back deck/patio. Just a short walk from the house too!
Food Scene
Regarded as one of the best Greek restaurants in the country. Just 1 block from our house! There is pretty much always a long line here, but you can always put in your name and then come back to the house until it's time to return!
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Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars BlvdRegarded as one of the best Greek restaurants in the country. Just 1 block from our house! There is pretty much always a long line here, but you can always put in your name and then come back to the house until it's time to return!
A great, quirky restaurant with good food. It's one of our favorite places in the neighborhood. Also, this entire stretch of 30th Ave is a lot of fun. Tons of bars and restaurants to check out!
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Queens Comfort
36-18 30th AveA great, quirky restaurant with good food. It's one of our favorite places in the neighborhood. Also, this entire stretch of 30th Ave is a lot of fun. Tons of bars and restaurants to check out!
You've never had Chinese food like this! The hand pulled noodles are amazing! It shouldn't even be called Chinese because it's so different! There are a few around the city, but this is the first one.
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Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayYou've never had Chinese food like this! The hand pulled noodles are amazing! It shouldn't even be called Chinese because it's so different! There are a few around the city, but this is the first one.
Not really street market, but there are a ton of really cool, unique, international restaurants all up 9th ave, from about 40th to 50th streets. Thai, Italian, Afghan, Turkish, Middle Eastern, all kinds of cool places to check out! It's just a couple of blocks over from Time Square, so if you're looking for some non-touristy food nearby, this is the place to check!
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StNot really street market, but there are a ton of really cool, unique, international restaurants all up 9th ave, from about 40th to 50th streets. Thai, Italian, Afghan, Turkish, Middle Eastern, all kinds of cool places to check out! It's just a couple of blocks over from Time Square, so if you're looking for some non-touristy food nearby, this is the place to check!
The only good place to get pizza in this part of town. It's more of a sit-down pizza place, not a place for a slice, and it's definitely on the expensive side, but it's worth going.
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Angelo's Coal Oven Pizzeria
117 W 57th StThe only good place to get pizza in this part of town. It's more of a sit-down pizza place, not a place for a slice, and it's definitely on the expensive side, but it's worth going.
Named best pizza in NYC 3 years running. More NYC style than Angelos. You CAN get slices here. The plain pizzas are good, but the prize winners are their Nonna Maria and Grandma Pizzas. Must Try!
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Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave SNamed best pizza in NYC 3 years running. More NYC style than Angelos. You CAN get slices here. The plain pizzas are good, but the prize winners are their Nonna Maria and Grandma Pizzas. Must Try!
Eataly is the largest Italian marketplace in the world. They have a ton of great restaurants, bars, bakery, butchers, retail, and a cooking school. Definitely worth a visit!
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveEataly is the largest Italian marketplace in the world. They have a ton of great restaurants, bars, bakery, butchers, retail, and a cooking school. Definitely worth a visit!
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries. This is classic NYC!
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Mercado de Chelsea
75 9th AveIndoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries. This is classic NYC!
Great burgers, fun atmosphere, and close to the house.
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Bareburger
33-21 31st AveGreat burgers, fun atmosphere, and close to the house.
Great place to get some coffee or tea nearby! It turns into a Restaurant around 5ish, and while we haven't been there to eat, we've heard it's very good.
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Queen's Room
36-02 Ditmars BlvdGreat place to get some coffee or tea nearby! It turns into a Restaurant around 5ish, and while we haven't been there to eat, we've heard it's very good.
If you haven't had a New York Bagel, don't leave before you do! Just 2 blocks from the house, it's a great place for a quick breakfast. You can even just pick one up on your way into the city. Have one as a sandwich, or try the delicious cream cheeses!
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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-09 Ditmars BlvdIf you haven't had a New York Bagel, don't leave before you do! Just 2 blocks from the house, it's a great place for a quick breakfast. You can even just pick one up on your way into the city. Have one as a sandwich, or try the delicious cream cheeses!
Forget Carlos Bakery (Cake Boss). Rocco's is better, skips the outrageous lines, and is not as touristy. Plus the atmosphere is nice if you want to hang out and enjoy your dessert with a coffee. If you're on Bleeker Street, stop by!
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Pasticceria Rocco
243 Bleecker StForget Carlos Bakery (Cake Boss). Rocco's is better, skips the outrageous lines, and is not as touristy. Plus the atmosphere is nice if you want to hang out and enjoy your dessert with a coffee. If you're on Bleeker Street, stop by!
If you're into Italian food, pastries, gelato, etc, you might want to check out Little Italy. It can get busy during summer weekends, but they close off the street to cars when it's really busy.
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Little Italy
189 Grand StIf you're into Italian food, pastries, gelato, etc, you might want to check out Little Italy. It can get busy during summer weekends, but they close off the street to cars when it's really busy.
They don't have tables there, but you can buy sandwiches and take them out. It's a New York style sub/hoagie/hero, whatever you want to call it. It's BIG so have an appetite, or share one. Small menu but good!
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Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli
33-12 23rd AveThey don't have tables there, but you can buy sandwiches and take them out. It's a New York style sub/hoagie/hero, whatever you want to call it. It's BIG so have an appetite, or share one. Small menu but good!
Modern Middle Eastern Cafe/Restaurant in the East Village. Great to visit any time of the year. There's a patio for the summer, and a cozy candle lit room inside for when it's cold. Great for brunch!
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveModern Middle Eastern Cafe/Restaurant in the East Village. Great to visit any time of the year. There's a patio for the summer, and a cozy candle lit room inside for when it's cold. Great for brunch!
If you're looking for good Mexican food, this is one of the best places to go. There aren't many Mexican places in NYC, but this one is among the most authentic.
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Downtown Bakery
69 1st Ave.If you're looking for good Mexican food, this is one of the best places to go. There aren't many Mexican places in NYC, but this one is among the most authentic.
A fun place in the Lower East Side. They do have more than meatballs, but it is, of course, the reason to go. There are still different options depending on the meat and style you like.
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveA fun place in the Lower East Side. They do have more than meatballs, but it is, of course, the reason to go. There are still different options depending on the meat and style you like.
This restaurant specializes in Macaroni & Cheese.
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S'MAC East Village
197 1st Ave.This restaurant specializes in Macaroni & Cheese.
Fette Sau is the place to go for BBQ in NYC. It's a very cool environment, great food, and a great craft beer selection. Right in the cool Williamsburg area, only about 30 - 45 minutes from our house via subway.
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveFette Sau is the place to go for BBQ in NYC. It's a very cool environment, great food, and a great craft beer selection. Right in the cool Williamsburg area, only about 30 - 45 minutes from our house via subway.
This is one of the coolest streets in Astoria. It's about 1 mile from the house, which is walkable but you also can hop on the subway, and it has restaurants and bars of all kinds.
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30th Avenue
30th AvenueThis is one of the coolest streets in Astoria. It's about 1 mile from the house, which is walkable but you also can hop on the subway, and it has restaurants and bars of all kinds.
While Astoria has got Greek restaurants all over, if you're just up for a quick gyro or something that's not too fancy, this is the place to go! It's got great food, very friendly staff, not too expensive, and is only a short walk from the house. Its' one of our favorite spots in Astoria.
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Zorbas
29-05 23rd AveWhile Astoria has got Greek restaurants all over, if you're just up for a quick gyro or something that's not too fancy, this is the place to go! It's got great food, very friendly staff, not too expensive, and is only a short walk from the house. Its' one of our favorite spots in Astoria.
Getting Around
This is the nearest subway to our house. It's just a few blocks away, so it's a very convenient trip in and out of Manhattan. About 15 minutes to Central Park!
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Rose & Joe's Italian Bakery
22-40 31st StThis is the nearest subway to our house. It's just a few blocks away, so it's a very convenient trip in and out of Manhattan. About 15 minutes to Central Park!
Parks & Nature
Nice place to go for a run or walk if you don't want to go into Manhattan. The park overlooks the river and Randalls Island and Manhattan.
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Parque Astoria
19 19th StNice place to go for a run or walk if you don't want to go into Manhattan. The park overlooks the river and Randalls Island and Manhattan.
If you're the middle of mid-town, it's worth checking out. In the summer/spring there's a lawn that's nice for sitting out people watching. During the winter there's an ice skating rink and pop-up shops. During the winter, avoid the weekends as the shop area can get so crowded you can't walk.
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Parque Bryant
If you're the middle of mid-town, it's worth checking out. In the summer/spring there's a lawn that's nice for sitting out people watching. During the winter there's an ice skating rink and pop-up shops. During the winter, avoid the weekends as the shop area can get so crowded you can't walk.
Great little park with FANTASTIC people watching! You never know what kind of strange or interesting things you’ll see here. There are tons of street performers, musicians, artists, chess masters... It's definitely a spot you don't want to miss if you want to get a feel for NYC.
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Parque Washington Square
Washington SquareGreat little park with FANTASTIC people watching! You never know what kind of strange or interesting things you’ll see here. There are tons of street performers, musicians, artists, chess masters... It's definitely a spot you don't want to miss if you want to get a feel for NYC.
If you want to see the Statue of Liberty, you can see it from here. You can also take a ferry from here if you want to actually go to the island, but get your ferry tickets online in advance.
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Parque de la Batería
If you want to see the Statue of Liberty, you can see it from here. You can also take a ferry from here if you want to actually go to the island, but get your ferry tickets online in advance.
This part of Central Park has been closed off to the public since the 1930s and it was just recently re-opened. It's a bit of a sanctuary for birds, and other greenery and wildlife that have been able to stay isolated from the rest of NYC for the past 85 years or so. It's far south in the park, which is the part most people visit so that's convenient if you're visiting Central Park. It still has limited open hours so check online for teh hours before you go.
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Hallett Nature Sanctuary
Central Park SouthThis part of Central Park has been closed off to the public since the 1930s and it was just recently re-opened. It's a bit of a sanctuary for birds, and other greenery and wildlife that have been able to stay isolated from the rest of NYC for the past 85 years or so. It's far south in the park, which is the part most people visit so that's convenient if you're visiting Central Park. It still has limited open hours so check online for teh hours before you go.
Perhaps our favorite place in all of NYC. On nice days this field in Central Park is just filled with people laying out, having picnics, playing music, playing games, enjoying drinks... whatever. It's a fantastic place for relaxing and has amazing people watching!
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Prado de las Ovejas
1802 East 65th StreetPerhaps our favorite place in all of NYC. On nice days this field in Central Park is just filled with people laying out, having picnics, playing music, playing games, enjoying drinks... whatever. It's a fantastic place for relaxing and has amazing people watching!
Essentials
There are a couple closer grocery stores but this one is the nicest, cheapest and has the best selection. It's about a 10 minute walk.
The address is right, but the icon on the map is incorrect. It's on Ditmars and 44th.
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Berry Fresh Farms Supermarket
43-26 Ditmars BlvdThere are a couple closer grocery stores but this one is the nicest, cheapest and has the best selection. It's about a 10 minute walk.
The address is right, but the icon on the map is incorrect. It's on Ditmars and 44th.
This is the closest supermarket/grocery store. It's not as big as Berry Fresh, but it's not bad and nice to have nearby. About a 5 minute walk.
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Trade Fair Supermarket
22-20 36th AveThis is the closest supermarket/grocery store. It's not as big as Berry Fresh, but it's not bad and nice to have nearby. About a 5 minute walk.
Sightseeing
A very interesting and cool area to walk around. Lots of restaurants, bars, shops, stores, etc.
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Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlaceA very interesting and cool area to walk around. Lots of restaurants, bars, shops, stores, etc.
Looking for the best view in the city, skip the Empire State Building and go to 30 Rock. The lines are shorter, it's cheaper, and the view is better! They also have an ice skating rink in the winter, as well as the biggest Christmas tree you're likely to ever see!
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Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller PlazaLooking for the best view in the city, skip the Empire State Building and go to 30 Rock. The lines are shorter, it's cheaper, and the view is better! They also have an ice skating rink in the winter, as well as the biggest Christmas tree you're likely to ever see!
Old above-ground train tracks converted into a pedestrian walking area, with great views,
and some cool restaurants and bars. It's fun to go during sunset and have a drink overlooking the river.
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Parque High Line
Old above-ground train tracks converted into a pedestrian walking area, with great views,
and some cool restaurants and bars. It's fun to go during sunset and have a drink overlooking the river.
It's not a cheap area, but it's COOL around here! You can find amazing restaurants, bars, and lots of shopping.
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Meatpacking District
It's not a cheap area, but it's COOL around here! You can find amazing restaurants, bars, and lots of shopping.
A Hipster haven, Williamsburg has become one of NYCs biggest attractions. It's got a ton of shops/stores, restaurants, bars, cafes and plenty of interesting people. 1 stop into Brooklyn on the L train
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Williamsburg
A Hipster haven, Williamsburg has become one of NYCs biggest attractions. It's got a ton of shops/stores, restaurants, bars, cafes and plenty of interesting people. 1 stop into Brooklyn on the L train
Bars, Restaurants, and Comedy clubs. It's right near Washington Park and Bleeker Street. If you're in the area, check it out. It's a fun street!
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Macdougal Street
MacDougal StreetBars, Restaurants, and Comedy clubs. It's right near Washington Park and Bleeker Street. If you're in the area, check it out. It's a fun street!
A span of a few blocks has restaurants, bars, desert places, cafes, shops, and more. Certainly worth a visit if you're nearby! And don't miss Bleeker Street Pizza if you are!
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Amy's Bread
672 9th AveA span of a few blocks has restaurants, bars, desert places, cafes, shops, and more. Certainly worth a visit if you're nearby! And don't miss Bleeker Street Pizza if you are!
Take the subway right from our house to the beach! NO transfers required! It's an interesting beach to say the least. If you've never been there, it's worth a visit.
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Coney Island
Take the subway right from our house to the beach! NO transfers required! It's an interesting beach to say the least. If you've never been there, it's worth a visit.
If you're going to go to the Empire State Building, just be aware that the line can take hours, and it's incredibly touristy around here. You might be better off going to 30 Rock (Rockefeller Center) for a better view and much shorter lines.
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Edificio Empire State
20 W 34th StIf you're going to go to the Empire State Building, just be aware that the line can take hours, and it's incredibly touristy around here. You might be better off going to 30 Rock (Rockefeller Center) for a better view and much shorter lines.
Washington Street in Hoboken is fantastic. Far more peaceful than NYC, with a TON of restaurants, bars, boutiques. Great for shopping. Just a short PATH (subway) ride away.
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Carlo's Bakery
95 Washington StWashington Street in Hoboken is fantastic. Far more peaceful than NYC, with a TON of restaurants, bars, boutiques. Great for shopping. Just a short PATH (subway) ride away.
Most NYC visitors want to visit it. Your best bet is to book your ferry tickets in advance on the official site. http://www.statuecruises.com/
Also, be aware that to go inside the statue itself, you need to get tickets fairly far in advance. You can get tickets to go inside of the pedestal that the status is standing on, and those tickets you don't need to get as early as the statue tickets, but I'm not sure it's really worth it. It's a VERY small area, crammed with people. You'll probably enjoy it better from down below.
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Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandMost NYC visitors want to visit it. Your best bet is to book your ferry tickets in advance on the official site. http://www.statuecruises.com/
Also, be aware that to go inside the statue itself, you need to get tickets fairly far in advance. You can get tickets to go inside of the pedestal that the status is standing on, and those tickets you don't need to get as early as the statue tickets, but I'm not sure it's really worth it. It's a VERY small area, crammed with people. You'll probably enjoy it better from down below.
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most iconic bridges in the world. It's fun to walk over it and check out Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Dumbo area in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most iconic bridges in the world. It's fun to walk over it and check out Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Dumbo area in Brooklyn.
Arts & Culture
See the Space Shuttle Enterprise, among all kinds of other aircraft. The museum is on an Air Craft Carrier.
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Museo del Mar, Aire y Espacio Intrepid
West 46th StreetSee the Space Shuttle Enterprise, among all kinds of other aircraft. The museum is on an Air Craft Carrier.
An art museum on to the Upper East Side with Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern and contemporary art.
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Museo Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveAn art museum on to the Upper East Side with Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern and contemporary art.
The largest art museum in the United States and among the most visited art museums in the world. Admission is "pay what you wish" with a recommendation of $25. It's got a very diverse collection.
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El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveThe largest art museum in the United States and among the most visited art museums in the world. Admission is "pay what you wish" with a recommendation of $25. It's got a very diverse collection.
A very cool museum. In addition to the Dinosaur bones, and other cool historical artifacts, don't miss the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium.
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Museo Americano de Historia Natural
200 Central Park WestA very cool museum. In addition to the Dinosaur bones, and other cool historical artifacts, don't miss the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium.
If you're into Modern Art, this is the place to go see it.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetIf you're into Modern Art, this is the place to go see it.