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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Commonly known as The Met, the Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 by a group of Americans after an inspiring trip to Paris. It was decided that the United States needed a national institution and artistic landmark comparable to the Louvre and The Met was established to furnish…

Madame Tussauds Madame Tussauds remains the world’s most famous and most popular wax museum franchise since its original founding in 1770 Paris. Located near Times Square on West 42nd Street, Madame Tussauds curiosity shop is filled completely with amazingly authentic-looking figures of celebrities, sports stars, film characters, pop culture icons, and world leaders. This particular…

New York Yankees Songwriter Steve Goodman had the right idea: “Take me out to the ball game…take me out to the crowd…” 27-time World Champion New York Yankees take to the field this season in quest of yet another World Series trophy! Dedicated fans bent on seeing that bucket list shrinking might want to plan…

New York Mets “Meet the Mets! Meet the Mets! Stand right up and greet the Mets!” Bill Katz and Ruth Roberts penned this little ditty way back in 1961. Die-hard fans of this old New York ball club are famous for standing by their blue (and-orange) collar team, team, thick and thin. If you’re numbered…

New York Hall of Science Located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, the New York Hall of Science is one of the city’s premier science museums with fun and education for all. Housed in one of the last remaining structures built for the 1964 New York World’s Fair, the Hall of Science is wholly dedicated…

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. A military and maritime museum located in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum is one of the only of its kind, offering an in-depth, interactive look at the military on the water, in the air, and beyond. Centered around the aircraft carrier, Intrepid, this fabulous…

New York Aquarium The oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, the New York Aquarium shatters boundaries with brilliant flair and skill. Originally opened in 1896, this Brooklyn based aquarium has been in operation for over a century, granting the public a fascinating educational look into marine biology and the world of undersea life….

  Radio City Music Hall Best known as the home of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the dancing Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall has wowed, lured, and entertained visitors since its opening in 1923. Built as part of John D. Rockefeller’s revolutionary Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall is an art deco masterpiece and…

Central Park There is never a shortage of things to do in the Big Apple, but if you need to slow down a little from the hectic chaos of the city all you need to do is step inside the 843-acre oasis between 5th Avenue and Central Park West. Central Park is as pivotal a…

Central Park Zoo The Central Park Zoo may be small but it is certainly mighty. Only 6.5 acres in lovely Central Park, this zoological park is dedicated to educating the public on animal biology and conservation while caring for the creatures in a humane and environmentally friendly manner. The Central Park Zoo has several distinct…

Empire State Building New York City is a city of landmarks and few are more iconic than the grand Empire State Building. Standing at an extravagant 102 stories plus a rooftop observation deck, this engineering masterpiece was the world’s tallest building for 40 years. Currently standing as the tallest building in New York City, the…

United Nations New York City has hosted the American headquarters of the world peacekeeping alliance since the building’s completion in 1952. One of four international UN headquarters, the New York City building is one of the most highly visited and offers in-depth discussions and tours to help visitors understand the organization’s mission. Every year, over…