entertainment Madame Tussauds New YorkC0L4835 234 W. 42nd St., btw Seventh & Eighth aves., 866.841.3505, nycwax.com. The renowned wax museum features lifelike figures of celebrities and politicians, plus the Marvel Super Heroes 4-D Experience. Daily 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; $36 adults, $29 ages 4-12, under 3 free. H14 New York Botanical GardenC0L3942 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700, nybg.org. This 250-acre oasis includes the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Tues-Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All-garden admission: $20 adults, $18 seniors/ students, $8 children 2-12, children under 2 free. Grounds only: $13 adults, $6 seniors/ students, $3 children ages 2-12, children under 2 free. Grounds admission free Wed all day and Sat 9-10 a.m. Statue of LibertyC0L315 Liberty Island, 212.523.9849; Ferry: 1-201-604-2800, nps.gov/stli. The Frédéric Bartholdi-designed neoclassical sculpture, dedicated in 1889, has become an iconic symbol of the nation. Open daily. G24 Top of the Rock™ Observation DeckC0L4315 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., 67th-70th fls., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.698.2000, topoftherocknyc.com. The Grand Viewing Room boasts expansive and breathtaking views of the New York City skyline. Daily 8 a.m.-midnight; $29 adults, $27 seniors (62+), $18 ages 6-12; “Sun & Stars” combination ticket (visit twice in 24 hrs) $42 adults, $24 children. G13 Victorian GardensC0L4157 Wollman Rink, Central Park, entrance at Sixth Ave. & W. 59th St./ Central Park So., 212.982.2229, victoriangardens nyc.com. Pleasure seekers soar, spin, twirl, slide, fly, swing and race at this family-friendly amusement park in Central Park. Open daily, hours vary; Admission: $7-$8, plus $1 per ticket (3 tickets per ride, 4 tickets per game), $14-$16 unlimited wristband. Thru Sept. 7. G12
Bars/Lounges Blue BarC0L583 59 W. 44th St., at Fifth Ave., 212.840.6800, algonquinhotel.com/blue-bar. Oak paneling and Broadway-themed artwork by Al Hirschfeld define this intimate watering hole nestled in the Algonquin Hotel, the historic meeting place for 1920s writers. G14 DL, TheC0L4289 95 Delancey St., btw Ludlow & Orchard sts., 212.228.0909, thedl-nyc.com. The outdoor patio on the third floor is the Lower East Side place to be for summertime cocktails (such as The DL Key Lime, made with vanilla vodka, simple syrup, pineapple, fresh lime), views of the Williamsburg Bridge and hip DJ sounds. D20 Flatiron LoungeC0L1894 37 W. 19th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.727.7741, flatironlounge.com. The classy crowd at this sophisticated watering hole in its namesake neighborhood (the Flatiron District) imbibes seasonal cocktails created by renowned mixologist Julie Reiner. G17 40/40 Club, TheC0L589 6 W. 25th St., btw Broadway & Sixth Ave., 212.832.4040, the4040club.com. Leave it to a rap entrepreneur to bring a club vibe to a sports bar. Jay Z’s luxurious multifloor arena-like space features dozens of flat-screen
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