With a permanent collection numbering over two million individual works of art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or simply the Met, is not only a New York City landmark, it is the United States' largest art museum and the fifth-most visited museum of any kind in the world. Designed by Richard Morris Hunt, the museum encompasses more than 1.5 million square feet (139,355 square meters) of exhibition space. European paintings on display include those by world-renown masters like Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Titian, and Vermeer. The vast collection has been split between several galleries, arranged by geographic origin and other thematic schemes. The Egyptian art gallery is especially enticing, as are the Met's repositories of Asian, African and Medieval art. Others include Islamic, Roman, and Greek art, the Arms and Armory section, the Costume Institute, and European Decorative arts. When weather permits, contemporary sculptures are displayed at the open-air roof garden. Apart from being a treasure trove for art lovers, The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a fun-filled and educational experience for all ages.
The High Line is an urban oasis filled with beautifully manicured landscapes. It sits above the city on old train tracks that were installed as part of the West Side Improvement Project back in 1929. The line was primarily used to transport goods along the Lower West Side, but with the advent of vehicles in the 1950s and more accessible routes elsewhere, the last train eventually ran in 1980. Thereafter, the elevated tracks fell into disrepair, and the whole structure was nearly demolished. It was instead converted into an innovative public park, delighting locals and visitors alike. Today, the High Line is a cherished sanctuary away from the bustle of city life.
Home to the legendary dance company The Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall is one of the most spectacular and famous performance venues in the United States. Its locale in the heart of the Big Apple has made it a cultural center, particularly during the Christmas season. Originally opened in 1932 and nicknamed "The Palace for the People," Radio City was renovated in 1980. Anybody who is anybody has performed here - New York legends Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davis, Jr. are just a few that spring to mind, and to this day, the stage remains a showcase for entertainment royalty.
L'American Museum of Natural History è un'attrazione popolare e uno dei più grandi musei di storia naturale del mondo. Il museo ospita una vasta collezione di oggetti, esposizioni e mostre, tutte focalizzate a svelare i segreti del meraviglioso mondo naturale. La visita inizia con scheletri e repliche a grandezza naturale di elefanti, dinosauri e altre creature estinte, che danno il benvenuto all'ingresso nella sala principale. Altre zone e attrazioni di interesse sono la sala della biologia umana e dell'evoluzione, la sala delle meteoriti, una vasta collezione di pietre preziose, un teatro IMAX e gli spettacoli del planetario del Rose Center for Earth and Space (a pagamento), oltre a una biblioteca dedicata alla ricerca. Il museo offre una serie di tour pubblici e di gruppo appositamente personalizzati, nonché programmi educativi e gite, che consentono ai visitatori di esplorare le mostre in dettaglio.
Questo grattacielo di 102 piani, che raggiunge un'altezza di 443,2 metri, ha detenuto il titolo di edificio più alto del mondo per quasi quattro decenni a partire dal suo completamento nel 1931. Nonostante sia stato superato in altezza, l'Empire State Building rimane una delle meraviglie moderne più conosciute e iconiche degli Stati Uniti. Il design Art Deco dell'edificio è opera dell'architetto William F. Lamb, che lo progettò in sole due settimane utilizzando come modello il Reynolds Building di Winston-Salem. Ricco di splendidi dettagli architettonici, come il lussuoso atrio, l'Empire State Building è uno splendido esempio dell'Art Déco. I punti salienti dell'Empire State Building sono Le due piattaforme di osservazione, situate all'86° e al 102° piano dell'edificio. Da qui si gode di una vista mozzafiato sulla città di New York, che si trasforma da un soleggiato paesaggio urbano di giorno a un mare di luci scintillanti di notte. Spesso durante l’anno il pinnacolo della torre viene illuminato con una serie di colori per celebrare varie occasioni speciali e anniversari, accompagnate da spettacolari giochi di luce visibili a chilometri di distanza.
Questo colosso mondiale dell'arte moderna è anche uno dei musei più conosciuti al mondo. Le sue gallerie sono ricche di mostre intriganti che spaziano dalla pittura al disegno, dalla stampa all'illustrazione. Anche gli appassionati di fotografia troveranno pane per i loro denti al MoMA (Museum of Modern Art). Alcune delle classiche opere d'arte strettamente associate al museo includono Marilyn Monroe di Andy Warhol e Les Demoiselles d'Avignon di Pablo Picasso. Se il vostro amore per il cibo dovesse competere con quello per l'arte, c'è un affascinante ristorante in loco, oltre a un negozio di souvenir da visitare prima di uscire.
Bureau is a promising art gallery that's located in the Lower East Side area of the city. Known to patronize emerging artists, this space is well-known for the interesting range of exhibitions it holds. Check website for details.
Set in the church complex of St. Nicholas of Myra Church, Village Park Banquet & Catering Hall offers an area of 3600 square feet (334 square meters). This venue is a great place to host private and corporate events like birthdays, concerts, exhibitions, conferences, meetings, bar mitzvahs and more. It features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems and can accommodate hundreds of guests at a time.
Iggy's is a bar from which people have come to expect much more than just a drink. There are 14 TVs on which you can catch all the live sporting action, a complete food menu, and the most popular bit, karaoke. You can sing your favorite songs at the bar with friends all day long, and in front of a packed room between 7p and 4a. You can also use the venue for private events, of which the kids' karaoke parties are perhaps the most popular.
NoHo is one of those neighborhoods which is always buzzing with activity. Located north to the Houston, it encompasses several loft residential buildings along with some historic commercial structures. It forms a versatile area with various retail shopping stores, cafes and art studios.
Shaarei Tikvah is a place for the Jewish members of the community. It organizes fun activities and events so that the community gathers to socialize.The center has a learning area for kids, wherein they are taught about the religious norms of the Jews. Apart from that the center organizes fun activities like luncheons or dinner parties. It also has theme days and all the members are invited to pack good food for the under privileged people around. Its space can be rented for any private events or business meetings with customized ambiance and well stocked amenities. The center is an ideal space to learn about Jewish religion and also to fraternize with people of the community.
Established in 2011, New York Distilling Co. is among the three oldest distilleries in the city. The brainchild of Tom Potter and Allen Katz, this distillery specializes in American gin and offers varieties in their distilled beverages. These include the likes of the creations like Dorothy Parker, Perry’s Tot, Mister Katz's and Chief Gowanus. You can try their spirits, cocktails and other beverages at their attached bar, The Shanty. Weekend tours are available of the distillery where you can see how they make their gins. You can even buy their products on-site.