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New York City: Things
To Do
ARTS/SPORTS
ATTRACTIONS/SITES
- Battery Park
A cool sea breeze and a great view of Castle Clinton, Lady
Liberty, Ellis Island and the New York Harbor from the park’s
23-acre esplanade. State St. and Battery Place (212/566-6700),
Lower Manhattan.
- Bronx Zoo Innovation is the
trademark, with thousands of animals representing hundreds
of species. Bronx River Pkwy. at Fordham Road (718/367-1010),
The Bronx.
- Central Park Outside
among the trees, watch the wildlife — both the human and
animal varieties. Call the visitor center at (212/360-3456
or 212/360-2726) for daily events and tours. Central Park
is located from 59th to 110th St., and Fifth Ave. to Central
Park West.
- Ellis Island From
1892 to 1954, millions of the world’s huddled masses passed
through the gates of Ellis Island, following the American
dream. For more information, call (212/363-3200).
- Empire State Building
In the hearts of nostalgic New Yorkers, this skyscraper
is still the tallest building in the world. It held off
challengers to that title for 40 years after its 1931 debut.
Observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors are open
to the general public. On the second floor, the New York
Skyride is a simulated helicopter ride over Manhattan. Fifth
Ave. at 34th St. (212/736-3100)
- Intrepid Sea•Air•Space Museum
Five blocks west of Times Square, this museum features hundreds
of aviation, deep-sea and space exploration exhibits. Walk
the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid,
see dozens of vintage and modern aircraft, experience the
Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator. Crawl through the hatches
of the guided missile submarine Growler, and climb the ladders
of the Vietnam-era destroyer Edson. Events are scheduled
year-round. Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave. (212/245-0072).
- New York Stock Exchange Self-guided
tours available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 20 Broad
St., near Wall St. (212/656-5165), Lower Manhattan.
- Rockefeller Center Check out
the G.E. Building, Radio City Music Hall (guided tours available),
and the NBC Studio Tour. Between Fifth and Sixth Aves.,
W. 48th and W. 51st Sts. (212/632-3975), Midtown.
- Statue of Liberty The
Statue of Liberty arrived in America in 1886, preceding
a great wave of immigration from central and southern Europe.
For the centennial in 1986, the statue was polished, patched
and outfitted with a new, 24K gold-leafed torch. It’s a
354-step climb up the circular staircase from the bottom
of the pedestal to reach the crown’s deck, and visitors
line up early to make the attempt. For information about
the statue and the museums located in the pedestal, call
(212/363-3200).
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