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Museums/Cultural Institutions
Admission to most of NYC's museums and cultural
treasures are less than $10; children, students, and seniors
most often get discounts. A sampling:
On 265 acres, the Bronx
Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S. More
than 6,000 animals live in lush habitats such as the Congo
Gorilla Forest, African Plain, and Wild Asia.
The Japan Society,
New York's leading cultural institution on Japan, presents
a range of lectures, musical performances, and exhibitions.
An exciting opportunity to explore
entertainment history, the Museum of Television & Radio
offers visitors access to its collection of archived television
and radio programs.
See dolphins jump and explore marine
life including beluga whales, walruses, sharks and seahorses
at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island.
Experience New York's salty maritime
history at the South Street Seaport Museum;
the seaport also has shops and restaurants.
Stories of faith and courage that affect
nearly every American are told at the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island
Immigration Museum. See New York's most famous landmark
and learn about America's melting pot heritage.
Attractions, Events, & Services
Both the young and the young at heart can enjoy
the Central
Park Carousel (212/879-0244).
Catch up with family and friends easily
and cheaply 24/7 at easyInternet Cafe,
the world's largest Internet café. Conveniently located in
Times Square, easyInternet Cafe has 800 PCs, so there's never
a wait. Internet access costs per hour fluctuate depending
on the number of people logged on at the café: The more people
in the café, the less time received for your dollar. But even
at peak periods (weekdays 4-6pm), the cost is never more than
$6 an hour.
Watch world history in the making on guided, multilingual
tours of the United Nations (212/963-7713).
Views
In addition to the famous view from the observation
deck of the Empire State Building -
and the not as famous but still fabulous view from the Roosevelt Island Tram, which
travels across the East River -- for a price of a drink you
can enjoy views from wonderful bars and restaurants:
American Park at the Battery (Inside
Battery Park, off State St., 212/809-5508) has a view of the
Statue of Liberty. The Chelsea Brewing Company
has outdoor deck seating and a view of a 60-slip marina on
the Hudson River. Métrazur
patrons looking down will see Grand Central Terminal's bustling
main concourse; those who look up will get lost in Grand Central's
spectacular sky ceiling.
Pete's Downtown
has a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn
Bridge. The River Café, under
the famous Brooklyn Bridge, has an outdoor deck and an inside
bar area, all with panoramic views of the downtown skyline.
The Rock Center Café (212/332-7620) and The Sea
Grill have floor-length windows overlooking Rockefeller
Center's skating rink, which becomes a garden café in warmer
weather.
In warmer weather, grab an outdoor
table at Sequoia, at the
South Street Seaport, for harbor views. The View Restaurant
and Lounge at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times
Square is New York's only revolving rooftop restaurant and
lounge.
Tugboats, ferries and freighters steam
by, close enough to wave to the crews, at The Water Club, which
has a rooftop bar, the Crow's Nest, where you may watch the
sun set, glistening off the United Nations Building and the
spires of the Chrysler Building. Water's
Edge has a spectacular view of the midtown Manhattan
skyline and outdoor seating.
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