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T H E O N E WO R LD O B S E RVATO RY O B S E RVATO RY E X PE R I E N C E E X PE R I E N C E One World Observatory opens you up to an uplifting and illuminating experience above all else – it’s not simply about the sightlines.

Take in unparalleled views, taste of elevated One World Observatory opens you up tothe a sensory dining, the rush of discovery, and not more.

The 60 – 75-minute experience above all else – it’s simply about the experience fits perfectly into your downtown itinerary. sightlines. It’s the feel of Lower Manhattan, the taste of

fine dining, the rush of discovery, and more.

The Tallest Observatory in the Western Hemisphere If you’re interested in experiencing what it’s like to be at the top of New York, look no further. The observatory’s sprawling 360-degree views stretch 45 miles in all directions. Imagine reflecting on the grandeur of NYC’s famous mix of architectural styles that make this skyline the most recognizable in the world from the tallest point in the city.

Beyond the view, visitors to the observatory are encouraged to learn something new about New York from the place where it all began. A team of tour guides will enlighten you on NYC’s rich history, which originates in Lower Manhattan. Sit in on daily interactive presentations or engage one of the guides with your questions to make the most of the visit.

Dine Among the Clouds Have you ever dined from 101 stories in the sky? Now’s your chance. The restaurant and bar offer unprecedented skyhigh views paired with a menu that offers an equally farreaching perspective on New York’s culinary culture. The front of house team provides personable service, making sure each guest feels at home.

See more on the observatory and its amenities on page 15 & 50.

The observatory is open daily and is located at the top of One World Trade Center. Visitors can enter at 117 West St. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged.

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Welcome to New York, the city that never sleeps.

You have arrived at the United States’ epicenter of culture, attractions, theater, dining, and more. When you wander through the neighborhoods, you’ll discover historical sites, architecture, parks, specialty shops, epicurean delights, and other memory makers. Whatever your pleasure, a jam-packed few days or a leisurely visit, City Guide will make navigating your stay easier—after all, we’ve been helping visitors make the most of the Big Apple for over 40 years. In these pages you can discover iconic NYC destinations, Broadway shows, restaurant and nightlife options, and many activities that will delight, educate, and entertain you. If you’re looking for more information visit cityguideny.com to find thousands of “fun to sees.”

NYC is known for its constant evolution and we’ll also show you new shopping destinations, the latest on our five observatories, immersive experiences, exhibitions at some of the world’s finest museums, and many great pop-up venues. Have a great time and welcome to our city.

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I am delighted to join City Guide in welcoming you to the greatest city in the world!

New York is brimming with unmatched energy and diverse residents, and our myriad attractions inspire tens of millions of people to travel here every year. This ever-evolving city is a singular destination, and whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning guest, I encourage you to explore our different neighborhoods and experience our acclaimed museums, beautiful parks, fashionable shops, iconic architecture, innovative culinary and nightlife offerings, major sporting events, and rich performing arts and cultural programming across all five boroughs.

As you’ll find in this comprehensive guide, there is always something exciting to discover in the Big Apple. I hope that you enjoy your stay, and that you visit us again soon.

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New York is a vertical city and there’s never been a better time to experience it, with multiple world-class observatories to choose from. The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, stands atop the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Step out onto the triangular deck and you’ll be 100 floors above the ground with miles of visibility in every direction.

Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line below your feet.

(Extra thrills can be found with City Climb, the highest external building climb in the world, which lets you scale from the observatory to the skyscraper’s top on open-air platforms and stairs.)

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Across town near Grand Central, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three floors of multi-sensory interactions. At night, the art installations are transformed through a one-of-a-kind light and sound story making the attraction a beacon of energy, visible to all of New York City and beyond.

For a downtown take on altitude, look to One World Observatory. It’s the tallest building in the hemisphere, and with over 40,000 metric tons of steel and a unique concrete core, it’s the strongest building in the world. A minute’s ride will take you to the main observatory level, with 360° sights of the city and beyond.

For an even higher perspective, the nearby Downtown Manhattan Heliport along the East River is home to HeliNY New York City. These helicopter tours are the most exciting way to view all of the city’s major landmarks, from a perspective few ever experience.

See the Empire State Building for yourself and you’ll know immediately why the skyscraper is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the

Modern World. Recent additions have made visits here better than ever. The Observatory Experience space is loaded with Instagramready displays that show visitors the building’s journey up to today.

When you want to pose “in a moment in time” with the world’s most iconic musicians, leaders, athletes, and A-list stars, Madame Tussauds in Times Square is your destination.

In addition to being “the world’s greatest wax museum,” you can immerse yourself in adventures like the MARVEL Super Heroes 4D Film & Experience and the multi-sensory Coney Island Carnival Carnage 7D Game.

The legendary aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Museum—it served tours of duty in both World War II and Vietnam—takes visitors on an interactive journey to learn about American innovation and bravery. The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle. The flight deck shows off 28 historic aircraft.

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Shops. Dining. World-class entertainment. The range of activities here is jaw-dropping, from Saks to sharks to Legoland. Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, a water park, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. Less than five miles from Times Square!

The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, Edge, towers the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Edge is an incredible triangular deck where you stand 100 floors above the ground and see miles and miles in every direction. Edge will also thrill you with its glass floor, providing views of the High Line far below your feet. The experience begins with an all-new immersive experience, followed by an exciting 60-second elevator ride. True thrill seekers can opt for City Climb, the highest open-air building ascent in the world.

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 833-263-7326; americandream.com

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Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.), 866-817-3463; citycruises.com/newyork Offers brunch, lunch, and dining cruises throughout the year, along with narrated sightseeing tours and cocktail cruises. Choose from buffets or elegant plated experiences on the glass-enclosed deck of the European-inspired Bateaux. The NYC Downtown Sightseeing Cruise is back on the water as is the Alive After Five cocktail cruise. City Cruises sails year-round from both NY and NJ from four convenient locations.

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Level 4 inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 332-204-8500; edgenyc.com

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY MW 20 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-736-3100; esbnyc.com

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and arguably the most famous skyscraper in the world.

Ride to the 86th floor for unforgettable views of Manhattan and beyond. Equally amazing for a daytime photo that captures the city in all its glory or a nighttime shot filled with glittering buildings.

See the city’s landmarks from a perspective few ever experience on a helicopter tour with HeliNY New York City. want to see them first-hand, Statue City Cruises is the only way to get there. Boats depart from Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan and Liberty State Park in New Jersey, providing memorable tours through New York Harbor. Liberty Island holds the Statue of Liberty Museum, which features memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame. Opened in 1892, Ellis Island was the gateway for 12 million newly minted Americans. Some 40% of the U.S. population traces their ancestry here. Visitors can explore the French Renaissance style main building and The National Immigration Museum.

For more great water views, check out the many amazing departures from City Cruises.

They offer brunch, lunch, and dining cruises throughout the year. Departures are available from Chelsea and New Jersey piers.

Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find American Dream, which boasts the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, pizza, barbecue, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. There are more than 3 million square feet to explore, with something for everyone—no matter the weather. cityguideny.com/sightseeing 17

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Downtown Manhattan Heliport, 6 East River Piers (FDR Dr.), 212-355-0801; heliny.com

The most exciting way to view all of the city’s major landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park.

Explore NYC from a perspective few ever experience, with three tour options ranging from 12 to 30 minutes and taking in up to 25 landmarks.

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Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave., 212-245-0072; intrepidmuseum.org Founded in 1982, this landmark aircraft carrier takes visitors on an interactive journey through history to learn about American innovation and bravery. Explore the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, 28 authentically restored aircraft, and the nuclear submarine Growler.

MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK TS 234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); nycwax.com

Time to celebrate #BIGTIME. Get your selfie sticks ready: Madame Tussauds is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. Pose “in a moment in time” with iconic musicians, leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars.

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99 Schermerhorn St. (Boerum Pl.-Court St.), 718-694-1600; nytransitmuseum.org Gallery Annex & Store, Grand Central Terminal, Shuttle Passage, Main Concourse, 212-878-1016; mta.info Housed in a historic 1936 IND subway station in Brooklyn Heights, and easily accessible by subway, this is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York metropolitan region through the presentation of exhibitions, tours, educational programs and workshops dealing with the cultural, social and technological history of public transportation. Go to nytransitmuseum. org for details of current exhibits and programs, or to shop the Museum’s online store.

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973-275-5555; njtransit.com

Traveling to or from Newark Liberty International Airport or MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, or the Jersey Shore? NJ TRANSIT is the convenient, hasslefree way to get where you’re going in New Jersey.

Frequent service from Penn Station New York!

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285 Fulton St., 844-696-1776; oneworldobservatory.com There’s only one tallest. Only one strongest. And only one destination selected as the Best New Attraction in the World. These superlatives belong to One World Trade Center, and its pinnacle, the One World Observatory, rising over 100 stories in the sky. House restaurant ONE Dine combines seasonal menus with stunning views.

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E. 35th St. and Pier 11, Manhattan/Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Highlands, 326 Shore Dr., Highlands, NJ, 800-BOAT RIDE (800-262-8743); seastreak.com The most comfortable way to explore the area: climate controlled cabins and an open-air top deck, 360° panoramic windows, and a full-service cash bar.

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877-LADY TIX (877-523-9849); cityexperiences.com

Offering ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island—the only way to get there. Daily rides depart approximately every 30 minutes from Battery Park at the foot of Manhattan. The Statue of Liberty Museum features an immersive film and up close looks at the statue’s original copper torch.

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45 E. 42nd St. (5th-Park Aves.); summitov.com Blending elements of art, technology, architecture, and thrill, SUMMIT takes the concept of an “observation deck” to new heights through three floors of multi-sensory interactions. The installation AIR designed by Kenzo Digital creates the illusion of boundless space. At night, the scene dramatically shifts through a one-of-a-kind light and sound story, turning into a beacon of energy for NYC and beyond.

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Clockwise from top left: entering the Wizarding World at Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Image courtesy Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Posing with Bad Bunny at Madame Tussauds New York. Expanding horizons at ARTECHOUSE’s new exhibition World of AI·magination. Color Factory standing by to throw some shades. P. 19: exploring the winter wonderland at wINTERverse.

Instagrammable moments at interactive spots are taking over the Big Apple. Whether in a pop-up, a dedicated space, or inside a museum, these photo ops are fabulous fun Madame Tussauds New York is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from living your best life with your favorite stars.

New York City is famous for its gala culture and for the first time ever you can immerse yourself in the scene right in Times Square. The Madame Tussauds flagship holds 19 celebrities, including new and never-before-seen wax figures of Ariana Grande and P. Diddy, at the Glow Gala installation. Many of the figures, including RuPaul, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry, are wearing illuminated, show-stopping looks 20 Everything To Do NYC

inspired by New York’s legendary Met Gala.

(Adventurous souls can visit the Warner Bros.

Icons of Horror installation, ready to give you chills.)

Head to the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market to experience the immersive space ARTECHOUSE, NYC’s original home for digital art. You’ve never seen art like this before, as room-sized digital projections merge with sound design to create a cinematic experience.

Open up fresh horizons at ARTECHOUSE’s new show, World of AI·magination, a stunning large-scale experiential digital artwork. The show is a testament to the collaboration between human ingenuity and cutting-edge machine learning, involving the creation of

over a million unique data sets. The result, with its mesmerizing audio-visual components, is a poetic homage to the ageless power of imagination. (While you’re here, you can grab a drink at The XR Bar, an extended reality bar.)

SoHo/Tribeca’s new interactive art experience INTER_ will take you on a magical adventure across two floors of otherworldly environments and reactive art, encouraging you to escape from NYC and unleash your inner child. Journey through the INTERverse and connect with the beauty, laughter, and power within you. Right now you can dive into the city’s coolest immersive winter wonderland at wINTERverse. Beaded snowflake decorating and a take-home cocoa kit add to the fun.

Calling all Potterheads! Holding down a sprawling space near Herald Square is the new Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Journey through the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts of the Wizarding World. Brew potions in the Potions Classroom, pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse (it smells amazing), and use your digital wand to defeat a boggart in Defense Against the Dark Arts. Afterwards,

check out the shop for Butterbeer, wands, and other Potter merchandise. (Score points for your house and you’ll get highlights via email.)

Art meets tech at Hall des Lumières. Set in Lower Manhattan’s former Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank, the venue brings a Beaux-Arts landmark back to life with cutting-edge projected visuals. For an adventure with shades themselves, SoHo art space Color Factory delivers a colorful adventure. At The Museum of Ice Cream you can check out a three-story slide that ends in a pool of sprinkles and walk through a hall of ice cream scoops. The Museum of Illusions NYC is great photographic fun, where you can laugh, scream, run, and take selfies.

The American Museum of Natural History shows even old-line institutions getting on board: the immersive Invisible Worlds inside the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation explores networks of life at all scales. Visitors become part of the story as their movements shift the projections, exploring satellite networks, the human brain, interactions in Central Park, and much more. cityguideny.com/sightseeing 21

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439 W. 15th St. (9th-10th Aves.); artechouse.com In the historic boiler room of Chelsea Market you’ll find the immersive art space ARTECHOUSE. Experience cutting-edge digital art that washes guests in waves of color, light, and sound. You’ve never seen art like this before, as digital projections merge with sound design to create a cinematic experience. (As you can imagine, the Insta potential is endless.)

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HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION MW 50 W. 34th St. (5th-6th Aves.); new-york.harrypotterexhibition.com

Calling all Potterheads! A sprawling new interactive experience is now open near Herald Square. Journey through the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts of the Wizarding World. Brew potions, predict the future in Divination, and pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse (it smells amazing!).

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415 Broadway (Canal St.), 646-808-9911; interiam.co SoHo/Tribeca’s new interactive art experience takes visitors on a magical adventure. Explore two floors of otherworldly environments and reactive art, which will encourage you to escape NYC and unleash your inner child. Journey through the INTERverse and connect with the beauty, laughter, and power within you.

MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK TS 234 W. 42nd St. (7th-8th Aves.); nycwax.com

Time to celebrate #BIGTIME. Get your selfie sticks ready: Madame Tussauds is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from your favorite stars. Pose “in a moment in time” with iconic musicians, leaders, sports legends, and A-list stars.

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ONGOING Madame Tussauds New York is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from living your best life with your favorite stars. Don’t miss the latest additions to this Times Square icon. Harry Styles is now dazzling visitors in his rainbow sequined jumpsuit, reliving Coachella vibes. JLo has a new figure as well, inspired by her opening look from the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show, positioned atop an Empire State Building-style spirepole. New York City is famous for its gala culture and for the first time ever you can immerse yourself in the scene here. Nineteen celebrities, including new wax figures of Rihanna and Ariana Grande, can be found at the Glow Gala installation. Many of the figures, including RuPaul, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry, are wearing illuminated, show-stopping looks inspired by New York’s legendary Met Gala.

The exhibition comes to life with state-of-the-art projection technology and dramatic lighting, choreographed to a New York City-centric soundtrack. Floral walls and neon art provide a perfect backdrop for photo ops.

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For world-class musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club. You’ll find a warm ambiance, a tasty seasonal menu, and panoramic views of the Manhattan

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After a long Covid pause, the crown of Lady Liberty is once again open to visitors.

This icon requires a 162-step climb (there is no elevator) but will reward you with an entirely unique perspective on the city. Along a double-helix spiral staircase you’ll see the intricate engineering that keeps the statue standing, capped by 25 windows overlooking New York Harbor. Statue City Cruises is the only way to get here, leaving from the southern tip of Manhattan for a short but spectacular trip through the harbor. On Liberty Island you can also explore the new Statue of Liberty Museum. Breathtaking views join a $100 million destination that includes memorabilia, an immersive film, and up close looks at the statue’s original torch, a 3,600-pound copper flame.

Ferry departs from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, 877-LADY TIX (877-5239849), cityexperiences.com.

skyline. There are shows nightly, in addition to Late Night Sessions Thursdays through Saturdays, starting at 11:15pm. Thursday night, February 1st, trumpet master Josh Evans brings his big band, presenting his own arrangements of original material and standard tunes that celebrate the resonant musical impact of the African Diaspora. Friday sees a fourpiece band for Warren Wolf & History of the Vibraphone.

On Monday, Ted Nash’s hardswinging big band pays a visit and on Wednesday it’s alto saxophonist, flutist, and composer Steve Slagle and his quintet. 10 Columbus Cir. (btw. 59th & 60th Sts.), 212-258-9800, jazz.org

The Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observatory, Edge, stands atop the city’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards. Step out onto the triangular deck and you’ll be 100 floors above the ground with miles of visibility in every direction.

For a whole other level of thrill, Edge is also the home of City Climb, the highest external building climb in the world. City Climb will let you scale the outside of the building, from the observatory on up to the skyscraper’s top. Led by trained guides, small groups traverse a series of open-air platforms and stairs. At the peak you can lean out over the edge while standing higher than anyone else in NYC. Level 4 inside The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, 332-204-8500, edgenyc.com Indulge your senses at City Winery New York City, perfectly sited on the Hudson River waterfront. Live music

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or comedy can be found on two stages most every night.

Food is no afterthought, as the kitchen turns out wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced meals. This Friday catch “R&B genius” Dave Hollister live in concert. Saturday morning it’s Mamma Mia! An ABBA Fabulous Brunch With The Neon Queen Copy, a tribute to ABBA, interspersed with other pop music icons. Sunday mornings see the Beatles Brunch with Strawberry

Fields. Live music meets an unlimited brunch buffet, with bottomless cocktail packages available; children get in free. On Thursday, February 8th, indulge in A Major Crush: PIEDMONT: HILLS OF GOLD. A fun wine “edutainment” experience brings together the best of Northeast Italian wines and six paired nibbles to match.

25 11th Ave. (15th St., on Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork

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LOWER MANHATTAN exploring

New York’s past and future come together on the streets of downtown.

You can visit spots that George Washington would have known (this was the capital of the United States between 1785 and 1790), along with some of the most futuristic destinations the city has to offer.

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Battery Park, at the very tip of Manhattan, holds Castle Clinton, an original battery for the defense of New York Harbor. It’s now the base for Statue City Cruises, the only way to reach two of the area’s top historic attractions: the Statue of Liberty (you won’t truly appreciate Lady Liberty until you see her up close) and Ellis Island. When you’re exploring Liberty Island you’ll want to check out the Statue of Liberty Museum, full of memorabilia and history. Ellis Island was the historic gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S.—40% of

Americans can trace an ancestor here. On a visit today you can immerse yourself in the immigrant story inside a fully restored French Renaissance Revival station.

Nearby is the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), a branch of the Smithsonian dedicated to Native American cultures throughout the Americas. Rotating exhibits fill the landmark Beaux Arts U.S. Custom House, completed in 1907—don’t miss the domed ceiling of the rotunda, one of the masterpieces of Spanish engineer Raphael Guastavino. Across the street is Bowling Green, the oldest public park in the city, still surrounded by its original 18th-century fence.

A soaring, cathedral-like space defines the Oculus, with its world-class collection of shops. You can track down the perfect writing implement at Mont Blanc along with major players like Apple and Banana Republic. Just across the way is the legendary discounter Century 21, newly relaunched in its iconic former home.

This area is also the home of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, built at the foundation of the former World Trade Center complex. A memorial exhibition—In Memoriam—pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 WTC bombing. A historical exhibition tells the story of what happened on 9/11 at the three attack sites in the U.S. and around the world. On the plaza outside you’ll encounter two reflecting pools, featuring North America’s largest man-made waterfalls.

A great way to get complete perspective on downtown is a visit to One World Observatory, 102 flights up at One World Trade Center. The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, a trip on the world’s fastest elevators leads to jaw-dropping views of downtown—not to mention two rivers, New York Harbor, the midtown skyline, and out into New Jersey and the boroughs. The observatory is fully enclosed, perfect for visiting on a crisp February day.

For even more perspective, look to HeliNY. Tours depart from the Downtown Manhattan

Heliport on the East River Piers. This is the most exciting way to view the city’s major landmarks, from a point of view that few ever experience.

Page left top to bottom: the ultimate in skyline views on a HeliNY tour; the original torch at the Statue of Liberty Museum; City Pulse guides at One World Observatory.

Wall Street is both a (surprisingly cramped) literal street and how we describe the financial industry centered in Lower Manhattan. The nearby Charging Bull statue by Arturo Di Modica attracts plenty of people seeking out photo ops, as does Kristen Visbal’s Fearless Girl statue (bottom) in front of the neoclassical New York Stock Exchange.

Head east to the historic cobblestones of Pearl Street and Stone Street for food and drink.

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MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS NYC From art to history to fashion, it’s the perfect season to take in a world-class museum show.

Gramercy’s Fotografiska New York is a museum experience for the modern world, with a vibrant atmosphere unlike any other NYC museum.

Music is playing throughout, drinks from coffee to cocktails to champagne are served and allowed anywhere in the museum, and they’re open late every night. Among current exhibitions is Human / Nature: Encountering Ourselves in the Natural World, drawing on 14 prominent artists. The show explores the mutually beneficial and sometimes fraught relationship we have with nature, and reflects on the impacts of urbanization and climate change.

Right on the Hudson River you’ll find one of the city’s most impressive sights. The former aircraft carrier that’s now the Intrepid Museum takes visitors on an interactive journey through American innovation. The museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, home to Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, and 28 authentically restored aircraft.

The museum’s latest permanent exhibition is Final Flight: The Story of a WWII Corsair. You’ll discover the story of an American fighter aircraft and its pilot through artifacts, photos, and an installation of the engine and a section of the wing.

How do elephants “hear” with their feet, use the 16 muscles in their trunks, or reshape the forests and savannas they live in? The Secret World of Elephants, a new interactive exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History, explores the astounding minds, bodies, and activities of Earth’s largest land mammals.

New Yorkers love their fashion exhibitions and there’s a great one at The Jewish Museum. Mood of the moment: Gaby Aghion and the house of Chloé is the first museum exhibition to honor visionary Jewish entrepreneur Gaby Aghion (1921-2014) and her legacy as the founder of the French fashion house Chloé. The show casts new light on the label’s 70 year history with 150 garments and archive materials.

One of the most popular spots to visit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is its fashion arm: The Costume Institute.

The new exhibition here is Women Dressing Women, which explores the creativity and artistic legacy of women fashion designers from The Met’s permanent collection. Explore the work of 70 womenswear designers spanning more than a century and running from French haute couture to American 28 Everything To Do NYC

makers to the latest in contemporary design.

On the Upper West Side is the New-York Historical Society, the city’s oldest museum.

On display now is Enchanting Imagination: The Objets d’Art of André Chervin and Carvin French Jewelers, a dazzling exhibition of meticulously crafted objets d’art on view to the public for the first time.

Downtown, the New Museum is the city’s only institution dedicated to contemporary art. Judy Chicago: Herstory takes in the artist’s 60-year career, including work in painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, textiles, photography, stained glass, needlework, and printmaking.

Expanding the boundaries of a traditional museum survey, the exhibition places Chicago’s work in dialogue with work by other women across the centuries in a unique Fourth Floor installation.

Calling all Swifties! The Museum of Arts and Design has a career-spanning look at the 12-time Grammy winner. Taylor Swift: Storyteller shows off concert and music video fashion, along with props, jewelry, and ephemera. Projections of music videos round out the experience, which uses timed tickets to limit the inevitable crowds.

Left top to bottom: Carvin French Jewelers, Rubies des Grenouilles (The Frogs’ Rubies) boudoir lamp. Rubies, fluorite, rock crystal quartz, emeralds,sterling silver, 18K yellow gold. 8 15/16 x 5 1/8 x 4 1/16 in. Photo: © David Behl 2022. Honoring Gaby Aghion and the house of Chloé at The Jewish Museum.

Above: “Kinshasa” dress, Anifa Mvuemba (American, born Kenya, 1990) for Hanifa, (American,founded 2012), fall/winter 2020–21 “Pink Label Congo;” Purchase, Millia Davenport and Zipporah Fleisher Fund, 2023 (2023.250). Photo: Anna-Marie Kellen © The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Below L to R: Judy Chicago, Did You Know Your Mother Had A Sacred Heart?, 1976. © Judy Chicago/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Gift of Mary Ross Taylor, M.84.89a-e. Propeller from a WWII Corsair at the Intrepid Museum. Photo: Erika Kapin.

Cover image: this is why we can have nice things—Taylor Swift: Storyteller at MAD. Installation view, photo by Bruce M. White; courtesy the Museum of Arts and Design.

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culture Come inside for

NYC museums have something for everyone, from art to theatre to the city itself.

The quaint neighborhood of Gramercy hosts Fotografiska New York, a museum experience for the modern world. There’s a vibrant atmosphere here unlike any other NYC museum, with music and drinks from coffee to cocktails to champagne allowed anywhere in the museum. Current exhibition Frank Ockenfels 3: Introspection shows off creative

celebrity portraits and experimentation with painting, collage, light, and optics.

Near Grand Central stands The Morgan Library & Museum, a showcase for both its holdings of rare books and manuscripts and its exquisite Italian Renaissance-style palazzo setting. On display now is Medieval Money, Merchants, and Morality, looking at the

Above: Interior view of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture, the Guggenheim.

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economic revolution that took place at the end of the Middle Ages through manuscripts from the Morgan’s collection along with objects like a renaissance purse, a brass alms box, and a hoard of coins.

The nearby AKC Museum of the Dog holds a treasure trove of canine art and artifacts, from watercolors and prints to bronzes and ceramics. Interactive elements are a fun addition here—the core exhibit “Meet the Breeds” encourages visitors to focus on breed personalities, jobs, and histories.

Near The High Line, the Whitney Museum of American Art specializes in the works of living artists within an architectural standout home. Among current shows is Trust Me, bringing together photographic works from the Whitney’s collection that invite shared emotional experience.

Magnate Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919) bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to public enjoyment.

For a few more weeks you can experience masterpieces from the Renaissance to the early 20th century in a modern frame at Frick

Madison, a temporary stopover while The Frick Collection completes a renovation at its uptown home.

In the Financial District, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum features two core exhibitions at the foundation of the former World Trade Center complex that pay tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 WTC bombing.

Uptown, The Museum of the City of New York interprets, celebrates, and documents New York—past, present, and future. The museum’s third floor is dedicated to This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture. The show looks at how NYC has inspired creatives and includes a one-of-a-kind 16-screen immersive film experience.

Founded in 1904, The Jewish Museum on the Upper East Side is dedicated to exploring the scope and diversity of Jewish culture. Ongoing exhibition Scenes from the Collection features nearly 450 works that range from antiquities to contemporary art, including a Kehinde Wiley portrait and a photo essay on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s collars and necklaces. cityguideny.com/cultural-arts 31

THE UPTOWN 3 The Met Museum displays some of the greatest cultural treasures in the world, representing every category of art from just about every country from every time period spanning the Stone Age to the present. The museum houses some of the finest American art in the world, as well as an impressive collection of European, Greco-Roman, and Ancient Egyptian art.

You can lose yourself for hours here; if you need to recharge, The Temple of Dendur somehow manages to be simultaneously epic and chill.

Photo: Iwan Baan.

Holding down a large patch of land just off Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History was founded in 1869 and still carries on its mission of discovering and interpreting the natural world. Families love exploring the acres of exhibits here, in addition to the futuristic sphere of The Hayden Planetarium. One of the most popular destinations in the museum is the fourth floor, where you’ll find 100 dinosaur specimens, a small sample of the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece of modern architecture.

Completed in 1959 (after 16 years of construction), the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists such as Kandinsky, Picasso, and Pollock, plus intriguing special exhibitions.

The building itself belongs in a museum— one of the world’s most famous structures, spiraling upward in sinuous curves.

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SHOPPING OUTSIDE

THE BOX

ALLURE DAY SPA & HAIR DESIGN

Opened in 1994, Allure is a spacious underground hive of pampering for all manner of midtown life, from artists and models to doctors and travelers. Luxuriate in customized health and beauty treatments in the quiet comfort of individual treatment rooms. Specialties include facial and body treatments, soothing massages, and the latest nail and hair salon services. Fresh flowers, calming aroma scents, candlelight, and a warm welcome will greet you. 139 E. 55th St. (btw. Lexington & Third Aves.), 212-644-5500, alluredayspa.com

COCKPIT USA

For over 45 years, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing, both in civilian and military design. You’ve seen their jackets across pop culture from Steve McQueen to Tom Hardy to U.S. Presidents.

Visit their midtown showroom and find quality and craftsmanship unlike any other. Appointments encouraged but not required to ensure they have your jacket size when you arrive.

15 W. 39th St., 12th Floor (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-575-1616, cockpitusa.com

GRAND BAZAAR NYC

Sundays on the Upper West Side you can check out Grand Bazaar NYC, the city’s largest curated market—and most distinctive! Come hungry: there are great artisanal food options as well. Open 10am-5pm. Columbus Ave. & 77th St., 212-239-3025, grandbazaarnyc.org

same-day professional custom framing. They ship worldwide. 112 W. 44th St. (btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves.), 212-768-3160, hsart.com

LINHART DENTISTRY

Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S., P.C. has been practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 40 years. Along with his son, Dr. Zachary Linhart, D.D.S., the Linharts have crafted a practice that attracts patients from around the world. Patients arriving with entourages of family and friends inspired the Linharts to create the Continental Suite, with state-of-the-art equipment and a luxurious seating area. Linhart Dentistry provides a wide range of dental services, including cutting-edge whitening techniques and 24-hour emergency care. 230 Park Ave, Suite 1164 (46th St.), 212-682-5180, drlinhart.com

PELÉ SOCCER

Times Square’s Pelé Soccer is The World’s Greatest Soccer Store, from soccer legend Pelé. You can shop—and personalize—official jerseys and fan gear from 100+ teams and players around the world. There’s also limitededition footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma, and seats on stadium bleachers for watching live soccer games on a huge TV screen. 1560 Broadway (btw. 46th & 47th Sts.), 646-666-0025, pelesoccer.com

SCHUMER’S WINES & LIQUORS

For more than 40 years, Schumer’s Wines & Liquors has been known for its excellent selection of the great vineyards of California, France, Australia, Argentina, and Italy (lots of H&S ART GALLERY half bottles, too). Also vintage ports, single & CUSTOM FRAMING malts, cognac, American whiskeys and Open daily in Times Square, H&S Art Gallery bourbons­—including their own Barrel Picks. features original 3-D artworks by Charles Large supply of cold wine and champagne Fazzino, Rizzi, and Suchy; serigraphs by Keeley, always ready. Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm; Tarkay, Pejman, Yamagata, Freyman, Kubik, Sat.,11am-8pm. Deliveries til 7pm. 59 E. 54th Delacroix, and many others. They also offer St. (btw. Park & Madison Aves.), signed sports memorabilia, posters, and 212-355-0940, schumerswines.com cityguideny.com/shopping 33

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IN THE CITY

By Evan Levy

Upmarket shoppers flock to the Meatpacking District, where women’s fashion can be One of the city’s great pleasures is exploring found at Alice + Olivia, perfume at Bond No its stores—and by extension, its neighbor9, and boutique picks at Marni Meatpacking hoods. In Lower Manhattan don’t miss the Market. soaring, cathedral-like space that defines the Just uptown from there is one of the city’s Oculus. The world-class collection of shops newest destinations, Hudson Yards. Beyond here is definitely about time—or it will be, the Edge features gifts and collectibles; Carwhen you peruse the selection of timepieces men Sol uses eco-conscious “jelly” material at Breitling, Tissot, and Longines. You’ll also in its shoes, bags, and jewelry. find the perfect writing implement at Mont Right off Central Park you’ll find The Shops Blanc along with major players like Apple and at Columbus Circle, where MAC, Moleskine, Banana Republic. and Michael Kors beckon, while newer outA little ways north is the perennially chic posts like Lululemon and CAMP offer ways to SoHo, which retains its cult status with a work out or work in time for creativity. focus on the cutting edge. To its east is Nolita, Fifth and Madison Avenues can’t be missed a small-scale neighborhood with boutiques (they’re classics, after all). Head to the former, like Love Adorned, with jewelry and home arguably New York’s most famous street, goods, and Supreme, known for its collabora- for a who’s who of designer fashion. From tions with musicians and designers.

Bulgari to Cartier, Tiffany to Gucci, the storied Above: upscale shopping joins all kinds of dining and entertainment options at American Dream.

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Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find The Avenue at American Dream, a luxury shopping and dining experience with a curated collection of world-renowned fashion brands. street never goes out of fashion—much like its stores. Madison Avenue’s names include Fendi, Giorgio Armani, and Berluti. Another Midtown East titan is Bloomingdale’s 59th Street, the luxury department store legend, which is nearby on Lexington Avenue.

Near Times Square, Cockpit USA has been reproducing genuine, contemporary versions of iconic American-made aviator clothing for nearly half a century. Sports fans won’t want to miss Pelé Soccer, The World’s Greatest Soccer Store.

Grand Central Terminal is not just one of the city’s most inspiring public spaces, it’s also an excellent place to shop, with great souvenirs from the New York Transit Museum and local favorites like Jacques Torres Chocolate and ingredient specialists Spices and Tease.

Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side you’ll find American Dream, with the largest indoor theme park in North America plus skiing, skating, mini golf, luxury retailers, and even an aquarium. A staple at the complex is The Avenue at American Dream, a luxury shopping and dining experience with a curated collection of world-renowned fashion brands.

Visit NYC’s oldest, largest,most diverse weekly market.

Find the most unique gifts from local artisans and dealers.

77TH ST. & COLUMBUS AVE. (UPPER WEST SIDE)

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ed hot shopping is yours for the taking this Valentine’s season. NYC offers viscerally tempting boutiques plus world-famous department stores and legendary shopping districts filled with charming merchandise. Brookfield Place, Hudson Yards, 57th Street, Madison Avenue, Columbus Circle, NoHo, and SoHo all offer up earthly delights.

–Wendy Tittel

SLEEP IN : : Show off your love of our fair city, discreetly and in ultimate comfort with these souvenir I Love NY Sleep Shorts. Available in unisex sizing: S, M, L, XL. Choose your color: White, Black, Gray, Pink. Made of an easily washable cotton/polyester blend. Great gift item for a guy or a gal who shares your passion for New York. From the NY Gift Loft. ($15). 717 Seventh Ave.,Times Square, 516-512-2172, nygiftloft.com

I LOVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL : : Turn on your music lover’s passion with this great chronology of the instruments that make up the distinctive sound that shook up a generation. Browse the vital book collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and discover this literary treasure ($50) among many more.

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TATTOO YOU : : Bring a unique style back home from NYC with the handpainted Kosta Boda Tattoo Vase. Edgy design by artist Ludvig Löfgren makes this vase a perfect testament to your love of flowers, Valentine’s Day, or any day. Size: 10”H 5.5”, hand painted in Kosta, Sweden ($300) at Fotografiska.

281 Park Avenue S., 212-433-3686, fotografiska.com/nyc

PENCIL ME IN : : Keep this bright red mini pouch handy for all your everyday essentials–and your deepest darkest secrets.

With stunning art featuring the New York City skyline and a vintage yellow cab, this pouch will surely catch the attention you seek. Made from 100% cotton with a lined interior. Size: 4’’ x 9’’, ($12) at the New-York Historical Society. 170 Central Park W., 212-873-3400, shop.nyhistory.org

TALK TO ME : : The Valentine’s season just may bring out your sparkly side! Jewelery designer Deepa Gurnani shines a bright red light on these hand-beaded heart and lip earrings. Size: 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”. Material: cotton, glass beads, metal chain, metallic thread, backed with Italian Lamb Leather ($250). The Store, Museum of Arts and Design. 2 Columbus Circle, 212-299-7700, thestore.madmuseum.org CALL ME, CALL ME ANYTIME : : When your lover calls, you answer with the Pitter Patter cellphone case from Kate Spade Broome Street. Made of sturdier stuff than your heart. Colorful, fun, and functional. Can you say that about love? Fits the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max ($55). 454 Broome St., 212-274-1991, katespade.com

RUN WITH THE BULLS : : Or least in their signature Ultraboost x COPA leather running shoes from Adidas.

Sporting the iconic three stripes and the NY Red Bulls soccer team colors, these COPA “cleats” ($149) are an off-field form of the game-time original. Find them at Pelé Soccer.

1560 Broadway (Times Square), 646-666-0625, pelesoccer.com

“One Stop Dental Perfection” Practicing the art and science of dentistry for over 40 years Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers (2 days) LINHART Laser Whitening Implants Crowns Invisalign Root Canals Periodontics 24-Hour Emergency Services Helmsley Building 230 Park Ave NYC

212.682.5180 DrLinhart.com

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BROADWAY Broadway Your Way: A Visitor’s Guide

By Griffin Miller

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Whether a matinee, a 7pm, or an 8pm curtain, once a Broadway show begins, it’s magic time. From the momentary silence that fills the darkened theatre right before the lights come up on stage to the final curtain call… this is live theatre at its most spellbinding and memorable. And it’s unlike any other form of entertainment on the planet.

That said, navigating Broadway’s vast collection of musicals, comedies, and dramas can be a challenge, one requiring a game plan matching you to your ideal show—or shows. Stepping up to the challenge, I give you a hand-picked breakdown of the best of the best. Game on!

SCORING BIG Of the handful of currently running shows with Tony Awards in the Best Musical category, only three of them can lay claim to the title “Longest & Strongest” when it comes to reviews (both critic- and audience-driven), and box office receipts. Not surprisingly, wrangling tickets to any one of them can be mind-boggling, with a bright spot here and there­—like the month of February when a rare (and limited) window of opportunity opens up.

Here’s the latest on Broadway’s Triumphant Trio: 2016’s Best Musical: Hamilton. Like other Broadway productions that have dazzled audiences for five or more years, Hamilton is known for savvy casting that goes beyond its Broadway premiere and touring companies to include a superb roster of Broadway successors. Just recently, Trey Curtis became the latest actor to take over the title role originated by the show’s multi-award-winning creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Having performed in numerous Hamilton productions, including Broadway, Curtis comes to the role with more than passing street cred. “Joining on Broadway feels serendipitous after my incredible journey with the show,” Curtis said. “Hamilton is a magical role for me as a musician. If I can make just one person feel the way I felt after watching Lin-Manuel freestyle his Tony acceptance

speech, then by God I’ve done a better job than I could’ve ever imagined.”

2011’s Best Musical: The Book of Mormon. If “uncensored”, “irreverent,, and “deliriously hilarious” top your Broadway vocabulary list, this divinely decadent musical is the show for you. The plot centers around two Mormon missionaries whose wide-eyed days of proselytizing stateside (DING, DONG! “Hello, my name is Elder Price, and I would like to share with you the most amazing book”) evaporate with their first official assignment: converting an assortment of jaded locals in a remote Ugandan village. A bona fide cult classic that assumed the title of “12th Longest Running Show on Broadway Ever” on December 28th, The Book of Mormon is the brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, experts at popping whatever prude balloon floats their way.

1998’s Best Musical: The Lion King. Shortly after its Broadway debut, I wrote: “It’s a musical that soars from the opening notes…rising sun…pockets of grass emerging from the ground, anthropomorphized…a giant elephant Continued on p. 42

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Continued from p. 39 lumbering through the theatre…gracefully stilted giraffes strolling the stage…herds of gazelles vaulting in joyful sync…flowing silken lionesses leaping…birds twirling in blissful abandon…zebras…all nuanced within their puppet frames. And then Pride Rock rises…towers…and King Mufasa raises the cub Simba skyward so he becomes the highest point.” More than 25 years later, Lion King continues to soar, leaping across generation gaps.

No wonder this heartfelt coming-of age-tale speaks so poignantly to children and grownups alike.

surrounding a group of autistic young adults preparing for a spring dance. Initially captured by filmmaker Alexandra Shiva in her 2015 documentary of the same name, this uplifting production speaks to the challenge of moving forward emotionally by breaking free of one’s comfort zone—no matter how difficult. Autistic actors Desmond Luis Edwards, Amelia Fei, Madison Kopec, Liam Pearce, Ashley Wool, Imani Russell, and Conor Tague bring warmth, humor, and depth to this groundbreaking must-see.

How to Dance in Ohio. Of all the shows to open on Broadway over the last few months, this intimate musical is a stand out for its sensitive storyline based on the real-life experiences

MAGICAL MARVELS Aladdin. Ready for something substantially more exotic than chocolates and flowers for Cupid’s favorite month? Then by all means

POP CULTURE A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. If you only know Neil Diamond from SEASONAL SENSATIONS his iconic songbook— Harmony. Multi-award-winning “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song entertainment icon Barry Sung Blue,” “Forever in Manilow and long-time Blue Jeans,” “Sweet collaborator Bruce Sussman Caroline,” et al.—then spent a staggering 25+ you totally owe it to yourself years creating a musical to score seats to his about six young guys dynamic backstory. Tracking who came together in the singer/composer’s career Berlin in the late 1920’s from obscurity to fame to and went on to become eclipse to redemption, this international superstars honest and electrifying musical as the Comedian now stars American Idol winner Harmonists during a Nick Fradiani (Neil–Then), Amber timeframe paralleling Ardolino (Marcia Murphey), Hitler’s ascent to and original cast member/Tony power. Manilow and nominee Mark Jacoby (Neil-Now), Sussman’s dedication— who’s been privy to audience alongside that of Tony-winning director/ feedback since the show opened choreographer Warren Carlyle—shines in this in December, 2022. “The response has been exquisite musical that burst onto Broadway in effervescent,” he says, adding, “They tell me November. The cast is stellar, led by Broadway they went in knowing they’d be entertained, veteran Chip Zien as the older personification that they’d enjoy the music, but had no idea of Comedian Harmonist Josef Roman they’d become so wrapped up in and moved Cycowski, a.k.a. “Rabbi.”

by Neil’s story.”

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Wicked is still basking in the glow of its 20 wildly ‘Popular’ years Defying Gravity at the Gershwin Theatre. consider the ultimate gesture: a staggeringly romantic (totally vicarious!) flying carpet ride.

The spectacularly charted route finds Aladdin (Michael Maliakel) and Princess Jasmine (Sonya Balsara) gliding midair over the fictional town of Agrabah into “A Whole New World.”

Although before their love can officially reach happily ever after, obstacles must be overcome with show-stopping assistance from a megacool Genie, played by the crowdpleasing, indefatigable Michael James Scott.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The only Tony-winning non-musical currently dazzling theatregoers on Broadway, this high-velocity theatrical sequel to J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” portfolio has audiences at the Lyric Theatre transfixed…or, as Harry, Ron, and Hermione might say, “gobsmacked.” Visually arresting—the choreography by movement director Steven Hoggett is flawless and the illusions are mind-altering—the story serves up a massive portion of Hogwarts nostalgia, poignancy, humor, scary stuff, and, most notably, mischief unmanaged. The latter hits overdrive once young wizards Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy (sons of Harry and Draco respectively) get their inept hands on an illegal Time-turner. Wands at the ready?

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based on Gregory Maguire’s best-seller. With a knowing wink to the famous 1939 MGM film that cycloned Dorothy and Toto from grey Kansas to technicolor Oz, Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre is legendary in its own right —and not just because it’s the fourth longest running production in Broadway history.

Sure, Glinda’s sparkling bubble entrance may mirror the movie, but the musical backpedals to her schooldays at Shiz University and her roommate: brilliant, green-skinned Elphaba.

As the tale unfolds, you find that “good” and “wicked” have a lot to teach each other, including how to be “Popular” and what it means to “Defy Gravity.”

OFF-THE-WALL OFF-BROADWAY Blue Man Group. In the heart of downtown Manhattan, the concept of multi-generational fun is always in play (literally) vis a vis these three quizzical aliens. They’re bold, they’re bald, they’re blue, and they splatter reality with hilarity at every paint-drum-poundingwide-eyed-sci-fi-esque turn. They may be a worldwide phenomenon, but NYC is where they made their debut. See them in the original historic venue (Astor Place Theatre) where their cobalt empire continues to run gloriously amok!

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Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W. 43rd St., 833-274-8497; andjulietbroadway.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) This lively musical comedy asks what would happen next if Juliet ditched Shakespeare’s tragic ending for a fresh start and a second chance at life and love—her way.

ALADDIN

New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 W. 42nd St., 866-870-2717; aladdinthemusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) The beloved story is brought to thrilling theatrical life in this bold musical. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of adventure, comedy and romance. It’s an unforgettable Disney theatrical experience that includes all the cherished songs from the Oscar-winning score plus more written especially for Broadway.

APPROPRIATE

Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W. 44th St., 212-541-4516; 2st.com

(2hrs., 30 mins.) Sarah Paulson and Elle Fanning star in this darkly comic family drama about siblings returning to their Arkansas home to deal with their father’s estate. Thru 3/3.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway, 212-239-6200; backtothefuturemusical.com

(2 hrs., 40 mins.) In 1985, a time machine takes Marty McFly to 1955. When he changes family history, he must fix the present, escape the past, and send himself back to the future.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL

Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; abeautifulnoisethemusical.com (2 hrs., 15 mins.) With his break into songwriting in the 1960s and meteoric rise in the 1970s—and plenty of disappointments and triumphs along the way—Neil Diamond has been a superstar for five decades. How did a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn become one of the most adored showmen of all time? The answer awaits in this electrifying musical.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th St., 877-250-2929; bookofmormonbroadway.com 2011 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) One of Broadway’s most successful, Tony-winning (nine in 2011!) musicals comes from the hilariously irreverent minds of Trey Parker and Matt Stone—the duo behind South Park. The show follows a couple of wide-eyed Mormon missionaries whose first official assignment takes them from ringing doorbells stateside to a remote village in Uganda. Divinely profane in all the right places!

CHICAGO

Ambassador Theatre, 219 W. 49th St., 212-239-6200; chicagothemusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Winner of 6 Tonys for a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz.

DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES

Studio 54, 254 W. 54th St., 212-239-6200; daysofwineandrosesbroadway.com (1 hr., 50 mins., no intermission) Kelli O’Hara & Brian d’Arcy James as a couple in 1950s NYC struggling against themselves to build their family. Thru 4/28.

DOUBT: A PARABLE

American Airlines Theatre/Todd Haimes Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-239-6100; roundabouttheatre.org

Principal Sister Aloysius (Tyne Daly) at an all-boys Catholic school suspects nefarious relations between a priest (Liev Schreiber) and a student. 2/2 thru 4/14.

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When a doctor (Jeremy Strong) raises an alarm about a threat to his small town, those in power try to silence and destroy him. Costarring Michael Imperioli. 2/27 thru 6/16.

(2 hrs., 20 mins.) Inspired by Alexandra Shiva’s documentary of the same name, this groundbreaking musical is set at a group counseling center in Columbus, Ohio where seven autistic young adults prepare for a spring dance—a challenge that breaks open their routines as they experience love, stress, excitement, and independence. Features the original autistic actors who starred in the show’s world premiere in Syracuse.

Circle in the Square Theatre, 235 W. 50th St., 212-239-6200; anenemyofthepeopleplay.com

HADESTOWN

Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 800-745-3000; hadestown.com 2019 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Characters from Greek myth populate this jazz-infused musical surrounding two haunting/overlapping love stories.

HAMILTON

Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com 2016 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 55 mins.). Visionary writer/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s white-hot historical musical that redefined Broadway! Told through a score of musical theatre, hip-hop, jazz, and R&B, this Pulitzer Prize-winning production telling the story behind orphan/war hero/Treasury head/founding father Alexander Hamilton has also scooped up Tony, Olivier, and Grammy Awards.

HARMONY

Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; harmonyanewmusical.com (2 hrs., 30 mins.) Based on the Comedian Harmonists, six young men who sold millions of records, made dozens of films, and sold out mega theaters during the 1920s and ‘30s. Their harmonies and comedic hijinks catapulted them from singing in the subway tunnels of Berlin to international superstardom. Featuring an original score by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; howtodanceinohiomusical.com

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; kimberlyakimbothemusical.com 2023 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 20 mins.) A bright and funny Jersey teen happens to look like a 72-yearold lady—but remains determined to find happiness.

THE LION KING

Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th St., 866-870-2717; disneyonbroadway.com 1998 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 30 mins.) A glorious stage adaptation of Disney’s animated hit, The Lion King is a treasure trove of stunning visual magic created by Tony-winner Julie Taymor. Set in the flourishing African Pride Land, the story follows the lion prince, Simba, and his journey from precocious cub to king of the jungle.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; merrilyonbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 30 mins.) This acclaimed all-star Sondheim musical revival charts the turbulent relationship between a composer and his two lifelong friends.

MJ THE MUSICAL

Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52nd St., 212-239-6200; mjthemusical.com (2 hrs., 35 mins.) This musical bio looks at Michael Jackson’s creative process before his ‘92 world tour.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

2018 Tony, Best Play (3 hrs., 30 mins.) This visually spectacular show begins where the films end, with the friendship between Harry’s son Albus and Draco’s son, Scorpius—BFFs whose magical misadventures involve Time-Turner shenanigans and a mysterious friend. Familiar characters plus a new generation of Hogwarts students make this a must-see.

2020 Tony, Best Musical (2 hrs., 35 mins.) A gleefully flamboyant take on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie with a love triangle, Toulouse-Lautrec, and over 70 songs!

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Lyric Theatre, 214 W. 43rd St., 212-305-4100; harrypotteronstage.com/us.com

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Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; moulinrougemusical.com

MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)

Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; mysonsaqueerbroadway.com (75 mins., no intermission) Writer/performer Rob Madge’s solo hit show is a hilarious celebration of identity, creativity, and the bond between parent and child. Thru 6/16.

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THE NOTEBOOK

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; notebookmusical.com Based on Nicolas Sparks’ bestseller: a musical romance about Allie & Noah, from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite forces that threaten to pull them apart. From 2/6.

PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com

(3 hrs.) Set in 1944 and 70 years later, this celebrated play featuring Anthony Edwards is about history, home, and the effects of an ancient hatred. Thru 2/18.

PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A NON-CONFEDERATE ROMP THROUGH THE COTTON PATCH Music Box Theatre, 239 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; purlievictorious.com

(105 mins., no intermission) Leslie Odom Jr. plays a preacher, returning to his Georgia town to save the local church and plantation workers. Thru 2/4.

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Lena Horne Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., 877-250-2929; sixonbroadway.com

off-broadway BLUE MAN GROUP

Astor Place Theatre, 434 Lafayette St., 800-258-3626; blueman.com (105 mins., no intermission) Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind, and unleash your spirit.

Leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter, and surprises. 35 million people of all ages, languages, and cultures know what Blue Man Group is really about. Now it’s your turn.

off-off broadway THE ORIGINAL NYC TALENT SHOW The Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St., 212-673-6270; nyctalentshow.com

A Monday night platform where hosts Victor Varnado and Pam Wess invite performers from various backgrounds and talents to take the stage for an evening of the gritty charm, humor, and energy emblematic of New York City. Serving up the unexpected and audacious, the show has been a playground for Jim Gaffigan, Kristen Schaal, Colin Quinn, Janeane Garafolo, and many others.

(80 mins., no intermission) From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the 6 wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix historical heartbreak into girl power.

SPAMALOT

St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; spamalotthemusical.com (2 hrs., 20 mins.) Lovingly ripped from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this hilarious revival has everything from flying cows to killer rabbits.

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., 212-239-6200; sweeneytoddbroadway.com

(2 hrs., 45 mins.) Stephen Sondheim’s deliciously dark musical about a pie shop owner and vengeful barber wreaking havoc in 19th-century London.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

DISRUPTING REALITY

Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; waterforelephantsthemusical.com An orphaned young man finds a new life with the crew of a traveling circus in this spectacle-filled new musical based on the bestselling novel. From 2/24.

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(2 hrs., 45 mins.) One of Broadway’s biggest success stories, this fantasy musical, based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, follows the friendship between two young girls—one smart, misunderstood, and green-hued; the other beautiful, ambitious, and popular. Oz’s fairy tale roots get replanted in an eyepopping production that turns the original story spectacularly upside down.

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NYC is a world-class destination for foodies. It’s also home to local legends that have earned those Instagram snaps across decades of service. You’ve got questions about dining out? We’ve got answers.

hWhere can I dine among the clouds?

The simply stunning views from One World Observatory in Lower Manhattan are complemented by the seasonally inspired options at ONE Dine. The 101st floor menu plays off New Yorker favorites like Korean ssam wraps, hamachi crudo, pasta, steak frites, and smash burgers with caramalized onions and Gruyère cheese. You can raise a toast with small production wines, local draft beers, and craft cocktails.

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fWhere can I get a memorable meal with spectacular views?

The best way to dine along the skyline is aboard City Cruises. For a refined experience, book a Premier Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise on the all-glass, European-inspired Bateaux New York and enjoy plated dining, live entertainment, signature cocktails, and the city’s most impressive views.

i An upbeat brasserie scene?

Polished nickel and leather, warm tones, and original Red Grooms artwork add to the lively atmosphere at midtown favorite Redeye Grill.

The gourmet menu here features steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and sushi. The location is fantastic, close to Central Park and Carnegie Hall. Save room for the house specialty— banana cream pie!

h A great prix fixe in midtown?

The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown East takes an elegant approach to seafood. On Friday and Saturday nights take advantage of their Weekend Menu, a three-course prix fixe that includes temptations like oysters Rockefeller, roasted branzino, squid ink spaghetti with fresh Maine lobster, and molten chocolate cake for dessert.

g What about authentic Mexican in NYC? Join the fiesta at one of the city’s original Mexican restaurants. Dos Caminos brings the vibrant spirit of Mexico City to NYC with authentic, chef-driven cuisine. Look for signature sizzling fajitas, flavor-packed tacos, and freshly madeto-order guacamole served table-side.

iA real Italian experience before a Broadway show?

La Masseria serves a first-rate Italian menu that blends traditional and modern. Inspirations come from the region of Puglia (the heel of Italy’s “boot”), for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. A little ways uptown, spinoff Masseria dei Vini is known for Neapolitan-style pizza crafted with a Ferrara wood-burning oven, in addition to stellar seafood and fresh homemade pastas.

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STEAK HOUSES For a memorable meal, it’s hard to beat the classic experience of a New York steakhouse.

The staff at Benjamin Steakhouse is courteous, accommodating, and knowledgeable of a menu that includes everyone’s favorites—and not just meat. Seafood items include Chilean sea bass, Norwegian salmon, yellowfin tuna, and lobster. Sirloin, filet mignon, lamb, and veal chops are all dry-aged in Benjamin Steakhouse’s own aging box. Sumptuous desserts provide the perfect finish. The grill gets the spotlight at nearby spin-off Benjamin Prime, turning out USDA prime dry-aged steaks. (There’s also a great seafood selection, drawing on another sibling spot, The Sea Fire Grill.)

The Palm Restaurant is a dining tradition that has been handed down for generations. Look for fan favorite lobster, Italian specialties, and, of course, stellar steaks. A fixture in the Theater District near the Gershwin Theater since 1999, The Palm Midtown is a natural dining destination before or after a show.

Strip House brings soaring steak to a bi-level space near Bryant Park. The interior is siren-red and accented with vintage black and white photography, but the star of the show is the namesake New York strip, served in 20-ounce bone-in portions. Cuts like the dry-aged Porterhouse for two and the grass-fed filet mignon are sure to impress as well. There’s a

second location near Union Square, Strip House Downtown, with a similar inviting look and standout steaks. At the garden level, the Speakeasy serves the full dinner menu in an intimate setting.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse reflects the energy, vibrancy, and romanticism of the city. Excellent service combines with generous portions of prime steaks, including cuts like filet mignon, a bone-in filet, and Prime New York Strip. There’s also fine wagyu beef.

Ben & Jack’s has been delivering a quintessential NYC steakhouse experience for nearly two decades. Come in to celebrate everything you love about USDA Prime dry-aged beef, along with acclaimed Porterhouses and tomahawk steaks. (There’s a great selection of fresh seafood as well.) The space is modern and stylish, with classic oak, a business-casual dress code, and an extensive wine list.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts. The experience blends classic and contemporary, with an innovative cocktail culture that fuels a bustling bar scene. In Midtown East, sleek Bar 12-21 offers a sophisticated gathering place to enjoy a signature Mortini and Bar Bites. There’s also a Lower Manhattan location, near the 9/11 Memorial.

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551 5th Ave. (entrance on 45th St.), 212-972-3315, mortons.com | STEAKHOUSE Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine, and elegant desserts: the ideal place for a memorable dinner. A true blend of classic and contemporary. From our innovative cocktail culture that fuels a bustling bar scene, to the elegant, sophisticated dining rooms, Morton’s can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner. Look for raw bar specials and butcher-cut features like the tomahawk ribeye, dry-aged bone-in K.C. strip, and wagyu filet.

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Delivering the quintessential NYC steakhouse experience since ‘05. USDA Prime dry-aged beef, succulent and cooked to perfection. Acclaimed Porterhouses and tomahawk steaks joined by fresh seafood. Modern, stylish venue with classic oak, a business-casual dress code, and an extensive wine list. This beloved family-owned establishment invites you to stop in and “Experience a Steakhouse Like No Other.”

Refined and sophisticated Greek cuisine in the heart of midtown. Our impressive culinary team turns out a variety of delectable Greek and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Be transported from the bustling streets of NYC to the shores of Greece. As a Wine Spectator Award recipient, we invite you to experience our impeccable attention to service and genuine hospitality.

219 E. 44th St. (2nd-3rd Aves.), 212-682-5678, benandjackssteakhouse.com | STEAKHOUSE

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158 E. 48th St. (Lexington-3rd Aves.), 212-935-3785, theseafiregrill.com | SEAFOOD/AMERICAN Seasonally focused contemporary American seafood and an elegant-yet-classic experience where consistency is key and service is impeccable. The décor is inviting with mahogany wine racks, cool blue accent features, and a roaring marble fireplace.

Guests are passionate about the daily East and West coast oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, and roasted Nova Scotia halibut. From the same people behind steakhouse sensations Benjamin Prime and Benajmin Steakhouse.

GREENWICH VILLAGE HOUSTON HALL GV $

222 W. Houston St. (6th Ave.-Varick St.), 212-675-9323, houstonhallny.com | RESTAURANT AND BEER HALL

You’ll find a friendly reception at this iconic downtown beer hall and brewpub. Happy Hour revelers enjoy $8 beers, $9 cocktails, and $2 sliders Tues.-Fri., 4-7pm.

The lively crowd digs into empanadas, Southern-fried dill pickle spears, wings, burgers, bratwurst, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels with warm cheddar ale dip.

Signature cocktails joined by craft beers on tap , with seasonal specials, lagers, ales, and even a hazy IPA.

EAST VILLAGE STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE EV $$$ 13 E. 12th St. (University Pl.-5th Ave.), 212-328-0000, striphouse.com | STEAKHOUSE

Iconic NYC restaurant providing innovative food in a burlesque atmosphere, for a high-end steakhouse experience. Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat and awarded four stars by Forbes, the signature menu features sizzling prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, decadent desserts, and an extensive wine list. Limited seating is also available in the attached Speakeasy for those who prefer a more intimate dinner and cocktail experience.

CHELSEA CITY CRUISES CH $$-$$$

Chelsea Piers, Pier 61 (W. 23rd St. & 12th Ave.), 866-817-3463; citycruises.com/newyork Offers brunch, lunch, and dining cruises throughout the year. Choose from buffets or elegant plated experiences on the glass-enclosed deck of the Europeaninspired Bateaux. Four convenient NY/NJ departures.

CITY WINERY NEW YORK CITY CH $$

25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork | AMERICAN Indulge your senses at flagship location with intimate concerts, locally made wine, great food, and unforgettable events. Live music or comedy can be found on one of the two stages every night of the week—often national touring acts in intimate settings. Dine on the Hudson River waterfront in the Barrel Room and enjoy a wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced menu. Sample wine made on premises in the tasting bar and find special pricing on bottles to go in the on-site wine shop.

THEATER DISTRICT/MIDTOWN WEST THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE AND BAR MW $$ 308 W. 50th St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-459-0700, bluedognyc.com | AMERICAN

Seafood, fresh handmade pasta, grass-fed beef burgers adorned with exotic spices and artisanal cheeses, organic chicken with crisp skin seasoned with a blend of herbs reminiscent of the South of France, vegan options, salads. House-crafted cocktails, Happy Hour 2:30-5pm daily, their famous 7-day amazing brunches 8:30am-4pm, dinner 5–10pm (Fri/Sat ‘til 10:30pm).

BOND 45 TS $$

221 W. 46th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-869-4545, bond45ny.com | ITALIAN One of the great restaurants from The Fireman Hospitality Group, known for its antipasto bar with a rotating selection of market-fresh veggies. Expansive menu includes specialty veal chops, seafood, house-made pasta, and thin-crust pizza. Expansive rustic-chic space inside the stylish Deco confines of the Hotel Edison.

Open Sun.-Thurs. 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat. 7am-11pm.

BROOKLYN DINER MW $$ 212 W. 57th St. (Broadway-7th Ave.), 212-977-1957: 155 W. 43rd St. (Broadway-6th Ave.), 212-265-5400, brooklyndiner.com | AMERICAN A classic New York experience inspired by “the old neighborhood in Brooklyn.” Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with diner favorites like Reubens, burgers, chicken soup, and pot pies. Lighter fare like tacos, teriyaki salmon, and entree salads as well.

Sparkling new Times Square location open SunThurs. 8am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am-11pm.

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DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE TD $$$

1221 Ave. of the Americas (48th-49th Sts.), 212-575-5129, delfriscos.com | STEAKHOUSE Energetic and luxurious three-story restaurant in the heart of midtown, near Times Square and Radio City Music Hall. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Sixth Avenue and Rockefeller Center, this unforgettable steakhouse treats guests to an exceptional experience through chef-driven cuisine, world-class wines, and unparalleled hospitality.

DOS CAMINOS TD $$

Times Square: 1567 Broadway (46th-47th Sts.), 212-918-1330; Lexington Avenue: 480 Lexington Ave. (46th-47th Sts.), 332-233-7205; Park Avenue: 373 Park Ave. S. (26th-27th Sts.), 212-294-1000; Meatpacking: 675 Hudson St. (13th-14th Sts.), 212-699-2400; SoHo: 475 W. Broadway (W. Houston-Prince Sts.), 212-277-4300; doscaminos.com | MEXICAN Join the fiesta at one of NYC’s original Mexican restaurants. Brings the vibrant spirit of Mexico City to guests, including authentic chef-driven cuisine featuring sizzling fajitas—a true staple of the menu—in addition to freshly made to order guacamole served table-side. There’s also an extensive selection of premium tequilas, award-winning margaritas, delicious palomas, and innovative cocktails. Experience multiregional modern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, and weekend brunch!

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ELLEN’S STARDUST DINER TD $$ 1650 Broadway (51st St.), 212-956-5151, ellensstardustdiner.com | AMERICAN In the heart of the Theater District close to Times Square, a staple in the Broadway community since 1987. Known for their famous waitstaff singing popular musicals while guests enjoy delicious food and drink.

The iconic diner attracts visitors from all over the world, with its retro and nostalgic memorabilia.

FUSHIMI TS $$$ 311 W. 43rd St. (8th-9th Aves.), 212-245-8881, fushimi.nyc | JAPANESE/SUSHI Fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive, Frenchinspired nouvelle cuisine. Talented chefs ensure topline experiences. On top of impeccable food, expect superior service, fashionable ambiance, and opulent décor. Recommended by Zagat and the Michelin Guide, it’s no surprise Fushimi has a loyal fan base that keeps growing and growing. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri.

GATSBY’S LANDING TS $$$

120 W. 44th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-597-2850, gatsbyslanding.com | NEW AMERICAN Experience the Roaring Twenties with the splendor of grand ballroom chandeliers, elegant ambiance, and gracious service at this restaurant-bar in the heart of Times Square. Expertly executed, globally inspired menu uses seasonal ingredients for homemade pastas, brick oven pizzas, and steak and fish entrees.

Bar-lounge offers wines, beers, and creative cocktails to please all tastes. Pre- and post-theater dining daily.

HARD ROCK CAFE TS $$

1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york | AMERICAN Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection.

Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles to contemporary stars. Don’t miss weekend brunch 11am-3pm, with bottomless mimosas and faves like chicken ‘n’ waffles and build-your-own scrambles.

HAVANA CENTRAL TS $$

151 W. 46th St. (6th-7th Aves.), 212-398-7440, havanacentral.com | CUBAN Home of Real Cuban Cooking in the heart of Times Square. Come for the food­—but stay for the party!

Find “the best mojitos north of Havana” plus Happy Hour at the bar, Monday-Friday 3-7pm. Classic Cuban favorites like empanadas, slow-roasted pork, and ropa vieja. Live Latin music Thurs. 6-9pm, Fri. 7-10pm.

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Beautiful dishes from Puglia Fish, chicken, veal, fresh homemade pastas Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style in wood-burning oven

Extensive wine by the glass and large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy

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DINING LA MASSERIA TD $$-$$$

235 W. 48th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.com | ITALIAN “A farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” offering classic dishes from the Puglia region of Italy, utilizing the freshest natural ingredients for simple, authentic pastas, risottos, and meat and fish dishes. Warm, inviting decor blends rural Italian style, nostalgia, and charm, complementing their exceptional cuisine and wine list. Among the most popular restaurants in the Theater District. Seven days lunch/dinner.

MASSERIA DEI VINI TD $$$

887 9th Ave. (57th-58th Sts.), 212-315-2888, masseriadeivini.com | ITALIAN A first-rate Italian menu blends traditional and modern. Beautiful dishes from Puglia, many of which incorporate seafood and fresh homemade pastas.

Gourmet pizza Neapolitan style from a Ferrara woodburning pizza oven. Extensive wine by the glass and a large selection of bottles, mainly from Italy, but without ignoring the rest of the world.

PATSY’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT TD $$

236 W. 56th St. (Broadway-8th Ave.), 212-247-3491, patsys.com | ITALIAN A Theater District “must go” renowned for its celebrity clientele (Frank Sinatra’s favorite), family run since 1944. Highly rated authentic Neapolitan cuisine is heavenly, including sausages pizzaiola with peppers, spicy shrimp Fra Diavolo, stuffed artichoke, eggplant Parmigiana, and calamari stuffed with seafood. Lunch/dinner Tues.-Sun., 1-9pm (check patsys. com for updated hours). All cards.

REDEYE GRILL MW $$

890 7th Ave. (56th St.), 212-541-9000, redeyegrill.com | AMERICAN Upscale dining featuring an elevated outdoor patio with prime views of Carnegie Hall and midtown.

Classic American brasserie scene, with polished nickel and leather, warm tones, and original Red Grooms artwork. Gourmet menu features steaks, chops, fresh seafood, and sushi, with house specialties like the spicy tuna burger and scallops casino.

Save room for banana cream pie!

SUGAR FACTORY TIMES SQUARE TS $$ 694 8th Ave. (44th St.), 347-721-9066, sugarfactory.com/time-square-ny | AMERICAN

Celebrity hotspot adds more glamour to Times Square. First floor cafe with milkshake bar, coffees, and pastries, flowing into the retail store. Take in the floor-to-ceiling candy wall before heading upstairs to the roomy restaurant and bar. Brunch, Monster Burgers, sundaes, cocktails, sparkly Couture Pops lollipops, and signature, celebrity-endorsed smoking candy goblets (with or without alcohol) headline the specialties. New for brunch: Brownie Sundae Pancakes and French Toast Monte Cristo.

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STRIP HOUSE STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE TS $$$ 15 W. 44th St. (5th-6th Aves.), 212-336-5454, striphouse.com | STEAKHOUSE

Named one of New York’s best steak restaurants by Zagat and awarded four stars by Forbes, the namesake cut isn’t the only thing to marvel upon…our walls are adorned with original Studio Manassé prints of 1930s burlesque stars. Our signature menu features sizzling prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts enjoyed in a bi-level space for lunch, dinner, and private dining.

TRATTORIA DELL’ARTE MW $$

900 7th Ave. (56th-57th Sts.), 212-245-9800, trattoriadellarte.com | ITALIAN The largest antipasto bar in the city, accompanied by signature Italian dishes including veal chop Parmigiana, chicken pepperoni Parmigiana, and the classic 101 Layer Lasagna. Interior features include funky oversize sculptures, in a space inspired by an artist’s studio in Tuscany. All in the heart of midtown!

USA BROOKLYN DELICATESSEN MW $ 211 W. 43rd St. (7th-8th Aves.), 212-840-5800; 200 W. 57th St. (7th Ave., btw. 56th-57th Sts.), 212-757-5757, brooklyndelicatessen.com AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD

Turns back the culinary clock to a slower time, when our tastes were simple, with the kind of real food you crave. Hot sandwiches and comfort food with a laidback ambiance. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

EGGFACE sandwiches featured at breakfast; for lunch and dinner enjoy offerings ranging from hot pastrami, corned beef, and turkey to chicken soup and salads.

UTSAV INDIAN CUISINE TS $$

1185 6th Ave. (46th St., btw. 6th-7th Aves.), 212-575-2525, utsavny.com | INDIAN Woman owned & run, serving Indian cuisine to NYC for 24 years. Located in an open air plaza; bar on the first floor and a newly renovated spacious dining room on the second floor. Recently introduced Indo Chinese and Bengali menus brings new flavors to the area for the first time. Come visit this hidden gem where you can savor different flavors from various parts of India. Lunch special $24.95. Happy Hour 5-8pm daily. Lunch noon3pm, dinner 5-10:30pm daily.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE FD $$$

World Trade Center, 136 Washington St. (Cedar-Albany Sts.), 212-608-0171, mortons.com | STEAK/SEAFOOD Famous for USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, fine wine and elegant desserts: the ideal place for a memorable dinner. Wide-open, modern dining room can accommodate large parties or an intimate dinner for two. Private boardrooms or grab a cocktail in Bar 12-21. Just steps from the 9/11 Memorial.

BRINGING THE VIBRANT SPIRIT OF MEXICO CITY TO

The Big Apple SERVING AUTHENTIC AND UPSCALE MEXICAN CUISINE, INCLUDING FRESH GUACAMOLE, KILLER MARGARITAS, AND SOUTH OF THE BORDER FAVORITES.

MEATPACKING | PARK AVENUE | SOHO | TIMES SQUARE | LEXINGTON AVENUE DOSCAMINOS.COM

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GOTHAM

AFTER HOURS Welcome to the world capital of nightlife: the city that never sleeps.

Legendary jazz spots share blocks with DJ-driven nightclubs all around the city. Neighborhoody pints can be found across midtown; for a more raucous scene check out the East Village and Lower East Side.

Near Times Square, you can rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks at Hard Rock Cafe. Feel the history as you’re surrounded by collectibles from Jimi Hendrix, Billy Joel, John Lennon, The Ramones, Blondie, and Bruce Springsteen—global stars with New York connections. Nearby Havana Central serves home-cooked Cuban food in a lively setting. Fuel up with their festive Happy Hour, which includes half-price empanadas and classic mojitos and margaritas. Live Latin music plays every Thursday and Friday night.

Downtown, City Winery New York City at Hudson River Park combines great bites, wine to match, and views to remember. Two stages host music and comedy. For more world-class musical experiences, head to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s intimate Dizzy’s Club. There are shows nightly, in a space expressly designed for superior live jazz experiences—you’ll hear the difference at every show. The East Village 64 Everything To Do NYC

has its own destination for eclectic music in Drom. Programming varies from jazz, rock, electronic, and funk to international. Drom is also home to Schtick A Pole In It, NYC’s best (and only) comedy/pole dancing show. For an eclectic mix of talent, city legend The Original NYC Talent Show has recently relaunched at The Parkside Lounge on the Lower East Side. Talents as diverse as Hannibal Buress, Janeane Garafolo, Colin Quinn, and Jim Gaffigan have appeared­—audience members are invited to sign up and perform. Weekly on Mondays!

You’ll find a friendly reception at downtown beer hall and brewpub Houston Hall. This is a top spot for Happy Hour, with bites highighted by empanadas, Southern-fried dill pickle spears, wings, burgers, bratwurst, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels.

We all deserve a laugh these days. Gotham Comedy Club brings in the hottest comics nightly. Legends like Jerry Seinfeld and David Chappelle have dropped in on this upscale, intimate setting in Chelsea. There are touring pros and ensemble nights like The Gotham All-Stars.

Above: A friendly scene awaits at Houston Hall.

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OUR NIGHTLIFE SECTION lists venues alphabetically, with neighborhood icons next to each listing.

FD Financial District

MD Meatpacking District

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GP Gramercy Park

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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER MW 10 Columbus Cir. (59th-60th Sts.), 212-258-9800, jazz.org

One of the world’s premiere destinations for jazz. The Rose Theater hosts performances by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis—the world-renowned trumpeter and composer serves as the managing and artistic director here. Also in the complex is intimate venue Dizzy’s Club (shows nightly, in addition to Late Night Sessions Thurs.-Sat.), expressly designed for superior live jazz experiences.

THE ORIGINAL NYC TALENT SHOW LES

The Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St. (Attorney St.), 212-673-6270, nyctalentshow.com

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25 11th Ave. (15th St./Pier 57 in Hudson River Park), 646-751-6033, citywinery.com/newyork Indulge your senses at this Hudson River Park flagship, with intimate concerts, locally made wine, great food, and unforgettable events all under one roof. Live music or comedy can be found on two stages most every night. Dine on the Hudson River waterfront in the Barrel Room and enjoy a wine-inspired, globally influenced, locally sourced menu. Sample wine made on premises in the tasting bar and enjoy special pricing on bottles to go in the on-site wine shop.

Rare stage experience showing off the eccentric, unparalleled talent native to NYC. Recently relaunched downtown, you can catch it every Monday at 7:30pm. Talents as diverse as Hannibal Buress, Janeane Garafolo, Colin Quinn, and Jim Gaffigan have appeared and audience members are invited to sign up and perform. As Victor Varnado (who co-hosts with Pam Wess) puts it, “Every act that steps onto our stage embodies the audacious, raw, and enthralling spirit of New York.”

HARD ROCK CAFE TS

1501 Broadway (43rd-44th Sts.), 212-343-3355, hardrockcafe.com/location/new-york Rock your senses with tantalizing food and drinks and an awe-inspiring rock memorabilia collection.

Priceless pieces from Elvis to The Beatles grace the walls along with more contemporary items. Recently opened Rock Shop features authentic Hard Rock merchandise. Bottomless mimosa brunches every Sat.-Sun. 11am-3pm!

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222 W. Houston St. (6th Ave.-Varick St.), 212-675-9323, houstonhallny.com

You’ll find a friendly reception at this iconic downtown beer hall and brewpub. A top spot for Happy Hour, revelers enjoy $8 beers, $9 cocktails, and $2 sliders Tues.-Fri. from 4pm-7pm. The lively crowd digs into empanadas, Southern-fried dill pickle spears, wings, burgers, bratwurst, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels. Signature cocktails include Espresso Martinis and Moscow Mules, plus craft beers on tap, with seasonal specials and plenty of lagers, ales, and even a hazy IPA. 66 Everything To Do NYC

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GOVERNORS ISLAND

Bro okl yn B a tte ry T unn el

Staten Island Ferry

South Ferry

T ES IN ST ER R TH IVE CA OL

GTON WASHIN

L YP TER BAT

T ES IDG BR

Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

Battery Park

JOHN N ST ST

PINE ST NY Stock WALL ST Exchange

CORTLANDT ST LIBERTY ST

BROADWAY

Empire Outlets

ST ER RK MA

ST

One World Observatory

VESSEY ST

9/11 Memorial Museum

RECTOR ST W THAMES PL

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

CHURCH ST

N GTO HIN WAS

ark

nel Tun and Holl

ew

N

E 1ST ST RIS BLEECKER ST TON ST W ST E HOUS CH BARRO N ST TO MOR Y ST LERO N ST NOLITA KSTO CLAR ST New PRINCE ST Museum TON OUS KING ST N ST WH RLTO NG ST SPRING SPRI ST CHA DAM ST CEY ST DELAN VAN ST ST ST K E ING AY INIC BROOM SPR BRO OME ST DOM DW ST ST ME GRAND OA ROO BR CANA B GRAND ST ST ST L ST HESTER EA T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO LISPENARD DES TRY ST VES T ST WALKER ST H LAIG ST ERT WHITE ST HUB FRANKLIN ST E ST LEONARD ST OOR ST NM WORTH ST T OE NS NR THOMAS ST RISO MO HAR DUANE ST M a nha ST ttan READE ST Hall des Lumières ON R Brid DIS CHAMBERS ST RD ge MA FD WARREN ST WARREN ST City Hall PARK PL MURRAY ST City Hall Park MURRAY ST St.John’s PARK PL Pace University University BARCLAY ST Brook VESEY ST lyn B THE SEAPORT ridge FULTON ST The Tin Building DEY ST

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

ELLIS ISLAND LIBERTY ISLAND STATEN ISLAND

M

urg Williamsb Bridge

SH SoHo

CH

T Tribeca

LI Little Italy

MD

C Chinatown

GV Greenwich Village MW

LES Lower East Side

EV East Village

ME

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East River Park

FD Financial District

All listings in City Guide include a color-coded neighborhood icon, which corresponds to this key.

ST

CH ER RY

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

ST SON HUD

2N

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD OW LUDL ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST ST T PIT

RY BOWE

ST JAMES PL

PEA RL ST

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

CE RRA R TE RIVE

SHER COLUMBIA BARUCH D BAR

BROOKLYN

GO LD ST

T ST WES

NORTH END AVE

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

WILLIAM ST

PEARL ST

DO CAR WN M ING IN ST

BATTERY PL

LEGEND

HUDS

EY JERS NEW

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Lincoln Tunnel

Jacob Javits Center

W 43RD ST

W 39TH ST W 38TH ST W 37TH ST

Port Authority Bus Terminal

W 36TH ST

Herald Square PATH

Macy’s Penn Station Madison Square Garden

W 35TH ST

W 30TH ST

W 31ST ST

W 32ND ST

W 33RD ST

W 34TH ST

W 42ND ST W 41ST ST W 40TH ST

Bella Abzug Park

Edge

HUDSON YARDS The High Line W 29TH ST

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Bryant Park

E 31ST ST

E 32ND ST

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

BAY

E 33RD ST KIPS

E 34TH ST

E 35TH ST

E 36TH ST

E 37TH ST

E 38TH ST

E 39TH ST

E 40TH ST

Grand Central Terminal E 41ST ST

E 43RD ST

New York Public Library

Empire State Building

E 29TH ST

E 30TH ST E 28TH ST

Queens-Midtown Tunnel

JFK & LGA

UWS Upper West Side

E 27TH ST

UES Upper East Side

ME Midtown East

E 26TH ST

MW Midtown West

llage

W 28TH ST Chelsea Park

wich Village

E 25TH ST

EH East Harlem

E 24TH ST

E 23RD ST E 22ND ST E 21ST ST E 20TH ST E 19TH ST

E 8TH ST

E 14TH ST

STUYVESANT TOWN

Tompkins Sq. Park

TON ST E HOUS

H Harlem

TS Times Square

W 27TH ST Fashion Insitute of Technology

Baruch College

Gramercy Park

E 18TH ST E 17TH ST E 16TH ST E 15TH ST

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

E 7TH ST

ST MARKS PL E 6TH ST E 5TH ST

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST E 1ST ST

urg Williamsb Bridge

TD Theater District

MD Meatpacking District

W 26TH ST

Madison Sq. Park

Union Sq. Park

Cooper Union

NOHO

ST SON HUD

NOLITA

N GTO HIN WAS

ST

New PRINCE ST Museum

CH Chelsea

aly

W 25TH ST

PATH

FLATIRON DISTRICT

Rubin Museum PATH

New School W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

W 8TH ST

BLEECKER ST

W 3RD ST New York University

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

ST

DR FDR

W 24TH ST

W 23RD ST W 22ND ST W 21ST ST W 20TH ST W 19TH ST W 18TH ST W 17TH ST W 16TH ST W 15TH ST

W 13TH ST

GR W 12TH ST E E NW W 11TH ST ICH AV E

Museum of Illusions

W 14TH ST T ST OOR SEV T GAN S ATIO HOR T ES JAN H ST 2T W 1 NE ST HU BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 Y S

TO MOR Y ST LERO

W RR PATH ST ST PE LES AR ST ER BED CH 0TH PH FO RD 1 W STO ST RI W ST CH BARRO N ST

ST STON

A

K CLAR ST TON OUS KING ST N ST WH RLTO

AVE C

Chelsea Piers

Whitney Museum

TH H PA AT St S t P

FDR DR

MANGIN

AVE B

EAST RIVER

AVE D

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR PL BARUCH

FDR DR

AVE A

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

1ST AVE 1ST AVE

LEX LEXINGTON AVE LAFAYETTE ST

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD OW LUDL ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST ST T PIT

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

rd

MERCER ST

ERY BOW

PARK AVE BROADWAY

5TH AVE 5TH AVE

AY ADW BRO 6TH AVE

Hudson Blvd

M MADISON AVE AY ADW BRO UNIVERSITY PL

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

7TH AVE JON ES CO RN ELI A

DO CAR WN M ING INE ST ST

10TH AVE

The High Line

8TH AVE

11TH AVE

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

9TH AVE Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

12TH AVE

HUDSON RIVER

ST

G

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

W 96TH ST Central Park

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

The Great Lawn

Turtle Pond

East Green

MILE

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Guggenheim Museum

Central Park Zoo

Frick Collection

E 65TH ST E 64TH ST E 63RD ST E 62ND ST E 61ST ST E 60TH ST E 58TH ST

E 59TH ST

Hunter College

E 96TH ST

E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST E 90TH ST YORKVILLE E 89TH ST Gracie Mansion E 88TH ST E 87TH ST Carl Shurz Park

E 86TH ST

E 85TH ST E 84TH ST E 83RD ST E 82ND ST E 81ST ST E 80TH ST

E 79TH ST E 78TH ST E 77TH ST E 76TH ST E 75TH ST E 74TH ST E 73RD ST

E 72ND ST E 71ST ST E 70TH ST E 69TH ST E 68TH ST E 67TH ST E 66TH ST

EAST END AVE

ROOSEVELT ISLAND

Queensboro Bridge

Tramway

FDR DR

W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST W 90TH ST W 89TH ST W 88TH ST W 87TH ST

American Museum of Natural History The Ramble

The Lake

The Pond

Sheep Meadow

Strawberry Fields

MAD

E 56TH ST

E 57TH ST E 55TH ST E 54TH ST E 53RD ST

TURTLE BAY

YORK AVE

W 86TH ST W 85TH ST W 84TH ST W 83RD ST W 82ND ST W 81ST ST W 80TH ST

W 79TH ST W 78TH ST W 77TH ST W 76TH ST W 75TH ST W 74TH ST W 73RD ST

W 72ND ST

Julliard W 65TH ST W 64TH ST W 63RD ST W 62ND ST W 61ST ST W 60TH ST

Carnegie Hall

MoMA

E 52ND ST E 51ST ST

E 42ND ST

Chrysler Building

United Nations

1ST AVE

W 71ST ST W 70TH ST W 69TH ST W 68TH ST W 67TH ST W 66TH ST

Lincoln Center The Metropolitan Opera Fordham University W 59TH ST W 58TH ST

W 57TH ST W 56TH ST W 55TH ST W 54TH ST W 53RD ST

THEATER DISTRICT

E 48TH ST

E 49TH ST

E 50TH ST

E 47TH ST E 46TH ST E 45TH ST

Grand Central Terminal E 41ST ST E 40TH ST

3RD AVE

PARK AVE

E 44TH ST

LEXINGTON AVE LEXINGTON AVE

E 39TH ST

QUEENS

W 52ND ST

Rockefeller Center

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

6TH AVE

PARK AVE E 43RD ST

New York Public Library

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Bryant Park

2ND AVE

W 51ST ST

7TH AVE

5TH AVE 5TH AVE

W 50TH ST

W 49TH ST CLINTONHELL’S W 48TH ST

RESTAURANT ROW

W 47TH ST KITCHEN

W 46TH ST W 45TH ST W 44TH ST W 43RD ST

Port Authority Bus Terminal

Y

CENTRAL PARK WEST CENTRAL PARK WEST

8TH AVE

COLUMBUS AVE 9TH AVE

W 39TH ST

BROADWAY

AMSTERDAM AVE

ay adw Bro 10TH AVE

W 42ND ST W 41ST ST W 40TH ST

FDR DR

WEST END AVE 11TH AVE

DeWitt Clinton Park

12TH AVE

MADISON AVE MADISON AVE

WEST SIDE HIGHWAY

W 116TH ST W 115TH ST W 114TH ST W 113TH ST W 112TH ST W 111TH ST

W 12 5TH ST

Columbia University

W 110TH ST

MORNINGSIDE DR

W 125TH ST

Morningside Park

North Meadow

Central Park

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL BLVD

LENOX AVE

Guggenheim Museum

E 109TH ST E 108TH ST E 107TH ST E 106TH ST E 105TH ST E 104TH ST E 103RD ST E 102ND ST E 101ST ST E 100TH ST E 99TH ST E 98TH ST E 97TH ST

E 125TH ST

E 115TH ST

E 116TH ST E 113TH ST

E 110TH ST

E 112TH ST E 111TH ST

Ward’s Island Park

Randall’s Island Park

Triborough Bridge

Yankee Stadium Tours, 1 E. 161st St. Bronx

Jefferson Park

E 96TH ST

E 95TH ST E 94TH ST E 93RD ST E 92ND ST E 91ST ST E 90TH ST YORKVILLE E 89TH ST Gracie Mansion E 88TH ST

FDR DR

Marcus Garvey Park

Museum of the City of NY

MUSEUM MILE

East Meadow

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

1ST AVE 1ST AVE

Apollo Theater

The Pool

The Great Hill

VE SA LA HO NIC ST

Riverside Park

CENTRAL PARK WEST

3RD AVE 3RD AVE

AMSTERDAM AVE W 109TH ST W 108TH ST W 107TH ST W 106TH ST W 105TH ST W 104TH ST W 103RD ST W 102ND ST W 101ST ST W 100TH ST W 99TH ST W 98TH ST W 97TH ST

MANHATTAN AVE

RIVERSIDE DRIVE

W 96TH ST

COLUMBUS AVE

2ND AVE 2ND AVE

PARK AVE

PARK AVE

MADISON AVE

MADISON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

LEXINGTON AVE

5TH AVE

5TH AVE

WEST END AVE W 95TH ST W 94TH ST W 93RD ST W 92ND ST W 91ST ST W 90TH ST W 89TH ST W 88TH ST

BROADWAY

Grant’s Tomb

HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY

CHELSEA

PATH

LOWER MANHATTAN MAP FLATIRON DISTRICT

Highline Park

Battery Park

1ST AVE

T ES IDG BR

Staten Island Ferry Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Ferries

GOVERNORS ISLAND

LIBERTY ISLAND

STATEN ISLAND

Empire Outlets

Bro okl yn Ba tt

ery

Tun nel

FDR DR MANGIN

AVE D

AVE C

ST

PEA RL ST Downtown Heliport Helicopter Flight Services

ELLIS ISLAND

SHERIFF COLUMBIA BARUCH DR BARUCH PL

AVE B

AVE A

2ND AVE ERY BOW

ST JAMES PL

CH ER RY

3RD AVE

ERY BOW

BAXTER ST ST MULBERRY MOTT ST ST ELIZABETH

CENTRE ST

GO LD ST

WATER ST FRONT ST SOU TH ST

The Tin Building

PEARL ST

ST SON HUD

BATTERY PL

L YP TER BAT

Ma nha ttan Brid ge

Brook lyn B ridge

THE SEAPORT

FUL TO JOHN N S T ST

PINE ST WALL ST

R RD FD

ST

Museum of Jewish Heritage

ST ON DIS MA

ST

D ST OA BR LL HA ITE WH

3RD PL 2ND PL 1ST PL

WILLIAM ST

R RIVE

NORTH END AVE

W THAMES PL

NY Stock Exchange

OE NR MO

ST

RECTOR ST

DEY ST CORTLANDT LIBERTY

GREENWICH ST

GTON WASHIN

9/11 Memorial Museum

Museum at Eldridge St

ON INT CL

One World Observatory

CEY ST DELAN E ST AY ST BROOM LES GRAND DW Tenement OA R Museum B ST ST EA HESTER

T N SS SO ER ER TG FF JE RU

VESSEY ST

City Hall City Hall Park

E 8TH ST

TON ST E HOUS

T ES IN T ER S TH ER CA OLIV

ST

MURRAY ST

New Museum

WALKER ST WHITE ST FRANKLIN ST LEONARD ST WORTH ST THOMAS ST DUANE ST Court READE ST Buildings Hall des Lumières

WARREN ST MURRAY ST PARK PL BARCLAY ST VESEY ST

PARK PL

E 4TH ST E 3RD ST E 2ND ST

ST ER RK MA

ICH ENW GRE

WARREN ST

Tompkins Sq. Park

E 1ST ST

SPRING ST

LISPENARD ST

CHAMBERS ST

ACE TERR

MERCER ST

GRAND ST

NOLITA PRINCE ST

CROSBY ST

BROOME ST

T ST S ST WAT SSE BRO DES TRY ST VES T ST H LAIG RT ST E HUB

N RISO HAR

E 5TH ST

NOHO

BROADWAY

SPRING ST

CANA L ST

T ST WES

WOOSTER ST GREENE ST

ST

ST KING ON ST RLT CHA DAM ST VAN G ST T IN SPR INICK S DOM

E ST OOR NM

E 6TH ST

BLEECKER ST

CA DO RMI WN NE ING ST ST

N GTO HIN WAS

S TON OUS WH

E 7TH ST

ST CHRYSTIE FORSYTH ST ST ELDRIDGE ALLEN ST ST ORCHARD LUDLOW ST ESSEX ST NORFOLK ST SUFFOLK ST CLINTON ST ST ATTORNEY RIDGE ST PITT ST

BE DF OR D

MOR Y ST LERO N ST KSTO T CLAR

Hoboken - WTC PATH Newark - WTC PATH

BROADWAY

JON CO ES RN ELI A

W 3RD ST New York University

E 13TH ST E 12TH ST E 11TH ST E 10TH ST E 9TH ST

ST MARKS PL

Cooper Union

LAFAYETTE ST

W 10TH ST W 9TH ST

WAVERLY PL WASHINGTON SQ N WASHINGTON PL Washington Sq. Park

PH TO T RIS BARROW S H ST C TON

Y HWA E HIG T SID WES

New School

W 8TH ST

ST SON HUD

TH PA H St AT d tP r 3 S - 3 3rd n ke - 3 bo Sq o l H na ur Jo

5TH AVE

ICH AV E

E 14TH ST

UNIVERSITY PL

W 13TH ST GR W 12TH ST EEN W 11TH ST W

SEV GAN IO ST AT HOR ST Whitney JANE ST Museum 2TH W 1 NE ST U H BET ST T NK BA TH S T 11 Y S W RR PATH ST PE LES ST ST AR 0TH R E CH W 1

TOWN

PATH

W 14TH ST

CHURCH ST

MEATPACKING DISTRICT OORT ST

GRAMERCY

MACDOUGAL SULLIVAN ST THOMPSON ST W BROADWAY

Museum of Illusions

8TH AVENUE

Discover the birthplace ofSTUYVESANT New York City

East River Park

MANHATTAN BUS MAP