The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Leia mais.
The best touristy venue, this 80-year-old landmark is simply stunning. Check out the Art Deco flourishes in the lobby, restored to its original gilded splendor in 2009. Leia mais.
The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Leia mais.
The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Leia mais.
PHOTO: Opened on May 1st, 1931, the Empire State Building turns 80 this year! Visit our iconic photo gallery, at the link, for amazing images of the building's history! Leia mais.
PHOTO: Get the view from above in this aerial shot of Rockefeller Plaza and the Ice Rink, at the link! Leia mais.
PHOTO: Check out this great aerial shot of the old RCA building casting its shadow over Rockefeller Center in 1934 after its construction, at the link! Leia mais.
PHOTO: How would you like this job - with a view! A window washer sweats it at 51 floors above Rockefeller Plaza in this incredible shot from 1957, at the link! Leia mais.
PHOTO: The Vanderbilt family owned an enormous mansion here on 5th Ave and 57th which was torn down in 1927. Click "More Info" to see a historic pic of this gigantic home! Leia mais.
See some amazing photos of Lady Liberty throughout NY history on our photo archive website! Leia mais.
PHOTO: Workers lower framework into place on the top levels of the first World Trade Center during construction in 1970, at the link. Leia mais.
During the dot-com boom, the jokers at DoubleClick put this billboard up so the tech hungry media and clueless tourist would have something to fixate on.
Clocking in at #2, since there would be no list without them. Stop by with an NFC phone and check in with a bump.
Enjoying waiting in long lines with other tech folks, all checking in on Foursquare. This is your spot.
This former railroad track was renovated and converted into a wondrous park in the sky! Bring your camera, too! If you're going to Philly, check out the sister Race St. Pier made by the same designer.
Certainly the coolest Whole Foods. Grab something to eat, stand in the automated line, and head upstairs. But before you leave, take a cart up the cart escalator (basement to ground floor)!
