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EXPLORE NYC | | | | | | | 476 13th St
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
212-439-1090 | | | | | Description: BROOKLYN. The Big Onion offers walking tours all over Manhattan Island, including: "Before Stonewall: A Gay & Lesbian History Tour," "Brooklyn Bridge & Brooklyn Heights," "Chinatown," "The East Village," and "The Upper East Side." Many of the tours are themed, and all are conducted by professional tour guides who are enthusiastic about sharing what they know about the Big Apple. Tours last approximately two hours, and most depart at 1pm.
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| Central Park Walking Tours
New York,
NY
10022
212-360-2726 | | | | | Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. What better way to spend a gorgeous New York afternoon than exploring the nuances of famed Central Park? The Park Conservancy offers a variety of guided walking tours on a seasonal basis. Favorites include the Ravine Retreat Tour, which explores the bridges, streams and wooded areas of the North park as well as Harlem Meer and the Conservatory Garden Tour, which leads guests through the Park's six-acre European-style garden. Best of all, tours are free. Central Park Conservancy Visitor's Centers are located at: the Dairy, mid-Park at 65th Street; Belvedere Castle, mid-Park at 79th Street; and The Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, off Fifth Avenue at 110th Street. TRAIN: A, B, C, D to 59th St, 66th St-Lincoln Center, 72nd St, 81st St-Museum of Natural History, 86th St, 96th St, 103rd St, 110th St-Cathedral Parkway; 2,3 to 110th St; N, R to 5th Ave
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| Broadway at Battery Pl
New York,
NY
10004
212-269-5755 | | | | | Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. Circle Line operates the Statue of Liberty ferry and offers several entertaining sightseeing tours. Harbor cruises aboard the historic Miss New York depart from Battery Park and provide an overview of some of New York City's best-known sights. A similar tour is available aboard the modern Zephyr, a three-deck catamaran that transports you in style. Alternatively, step aboard the Shark to enjoy a lively 30-minute speedboat tour. Both the Zephyr and the Shark depart from Pier 16 at South Street Seaport. All tours are narrated; tickets can be reserved in advance by calling 212-269-5755.
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| 8th Ave at 42nd St
New York,
NY
10036
212-397-2600 | | | | | Description: THEATRE DISTRICT. This tour company offers a night tour, as well as a three-day, "Super Savor Tour" that includes admission to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Empire State Building. The most popular tour is "The All Loops Tour" with over 50 hopon, hop off stops. Other tours vary by name and length. This is the best way to get the buzz about what's going on in and around the city. TRAIN: A, C, E to Port Authority
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| Lower East Side Tenement Museum108 Orchard St
New York,
NY
10002-3106
212-431-0233 | | | | | Description: LOWER EAST SIDE. The historic gateway to America, Manhattan's Lower East Side is home to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. In the 19th century, millions of European immigrants poured into New York Harbor. A tour of the Tenement at 97 Orchard Street illustrates the way of life for many of these new arrivals. All tours begin at 90 Orchard Street. Tours of 1863 Tenement house are offered Tue-Sun. Tours of the Confino family apartment are on Sat-Sun. Lower East Side Stories Walking Tour offered Sat-Sun, April-December only, 1pm and 3pm. TRAIN: F to Delancey
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| 1260 6th Ave
New York,
NY
10020-1797
212-307-7171 | | | | | Description: THEATRE DISTRICT. Host to some of the top performers of all time, Radio City Music Hall was built in 1932 with the slogan, "The Showplace of the Nation." Radio City was the brainchild of theatrical impresario "Roxy" Rothafel. Saved from demolition in the 1970s, the building was given landmark status in 1978. Walking tours give visitors the chance to see the gold-leaf ceilings, 30-foot chandeliers, decorative carpeting and the backstage area with a historic costume shop. The highlight of the tour is a meeting with a Rockette, one of the world-renowned high-stepping dancers who have graced the stage since its inception. TRAIN: E, F to Fifth Ave
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| Whitehall St
New York,
NY
10004
| | | | | Description: The best boat ride in the world! Leaving Manhattan, you gaze at the most enduring symbol of the city, the Statue of Liberty, ahead on the right, with the sleek Verrazano-Narrows Bridge dominating the left. Then you realize that skyscrapers are assuming postcard dimensions of grandeur behind you. It is New York, even America, at its best, a truly thrilling experience! The magnificence of the Brooklyn Bridge soon completes the view behind you on the right. And it's free! Once at the terminal on the Staten Island side, just grab a departing boat and enjoy the dramatic view in reverse. Hint: avoid the newer, faster craft with no outside deck. The Ferry Terminal on Peter Minuit Plaza is at the end of South and State Streets. No vehicles are allowed on the ferry until further notice. TRAIN: 1 or 9 to South Ferry; N or R to Whitehall St/South Ferry
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| 161st Street and River Ave
New York,
NY
10451
718-579-4531 | | | | | Description: BRONX. The Empire State Building. Central Park. The Statue of Liberty. Yankee Stadium. Few sights define the Big Apple as well as these. The historic "House that Ruth Built," which dates from the Roaring '20s, has been the stage for some of the game's greatest performers and singular events: Lou Gehrig's famous retirement speech and the on-field exploits the Babe, Joe DiMaggio and M & M Boys, Mr. October and the heroes of today. Watching a game here is a must for any sports fan, as is taking a stroll through the hallowed Monument Park, where the greatest Pin-Stripers are honored. Guided stadium tours available; reservations required for group tours. NB 2008 is the last year for tours at the current Yankee Stadium. In April 2009, the doors will open to their new complex. TRAIN: 4, D, C to 161st St
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| 253 W 125th St
Harlem,
NY
10027-4408
212-531-5337 | | | | | Description: HARLEM. Home of the famous "Showtime" and "Amateur Night at the Apollo," this theater has a very rich history of bringing some of the most talented African-American performers to the stage. Interestingly enough, when the building first opened in 1913, it was a whites-only burlesque hall. But its purchase by the Shiffman and Brecher families in 1935 opened the stage for greats like Count Basie, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis, Jr., Stevie Wonder and the Jackson Five. Today, the theater operates under nonprofit status and is still popular with young audiences for hosting fresh local and national talent. Tours are available for groups of 20 or more. Call 212-531-5337 to set up a date and time. TRAIN: A, B, C, D to 125th St
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| 2460 Grand Concourse
New York,
NY
10458
718-881-8900 | | | | | Description: BRONX. The last home of America's first, and perhaps greatest, gothic writer, this Colonial-style cottage is located in an area that was once known as Fordham Park. The home, which dates from 1812, served as Edgar Allan and Virginia Clemm-Poe's home until she died of tuberculosis in 1847. Among the Poe memorabilia you'll see here are original manuscripts, personal items and a unique collection of antique furniture. TRAIN: D, 4 to Kingsbridge Rd
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