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Statue of Liberty
10
4.7/52,905 Reviews
Night view
Open today at 09:00-18:30
路璐无为:“The Ctrip website gave me the wrong ferry terminal location. The ferry terminal is at Battery Park, not Battery Park, which is over a kilometer away. I bought a ticket for the 9:15 a.m. ferry, but because I was only in the wrong location, I didn't arrive at the ferry terminal until 9:30 a.m. Fortunately, the ferry ticket takes time into account. Liberty Island had been closed for many years and had just reopened. The museum had been moved from under the station to a standalone museum. The movie was a 10-minute film with three parts, and you had to change theaters for each part, so you could just walk through it. To see the interior of the Statue of Liberty, you had to make a reservation three months in advance, and the ticket price was the same. On the return trip, you could also take a tour of Ellis Island and see the century-old US Immigration Office.”
Newark | TOMORROW X TOGETHER World Tour
6.2
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Concerts
Opens on October 1. Please contact the attraction to confirm specific opening hours.
Newark | LE SSERAFIM Tour
6.2
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Concerts
Opens on September 3. Please contact the attraction to confirm specific opening hours.
Empire State Building
10
4.7/52,468 Reviews
Night view
Open today at 09:00-00:00 (admission ends at 23:15)
203***63:“The Empire State Building is still the most classic of all the viewing spots in New York. Even though it is so old, its facilities are not outdated and the scenery is unbeatable. As long as you catch the sunset and night view, it is worth the ticket.”
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
10
4.8/52,328 Reviews
MuseumsThemed exhibition halls
Open today at 10:00-17:00
会爬爬树的蚂蚁:“- Wide variety: collection of 3 million artworks from all over the world, spanning more than 5,000 years of history, covering ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, Africa, Oceania and other regions, as well as European paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, etc. There are also a large number of American and modern art works. - Many boutiques: with many famous collections, such as the Danyu Temple in ancient Egypt, China's "Light Night White" and "Medicinal Buddha Changing Map", as well as many paintings and sculptures by ancient European masters. Architecture and layout - Majestic exterior: Neoclassical style architectural exterior, solemn and elegant, complements Central Park and becomes one of New York City’s iconic cultural buildings. -Reasonable layout: 19 exhibition departments are distributed on different floors and regions, the exhibition space is spacious and bright, the exhibits are displayed in an orderly manner, and the focus is on creating a display atmosphere that matches the exhibits, so that the audience can better appreciate and understand the artworks.”
The Museum of Modern Art
9.5
4.7/5640 Reviews
MuseumsThemed exhibition halls
Open today at 10:30-17:30 (admission ends at 17:15)
135***16:“The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is a leading institution in the field of modern art, located on 53rd Street in Manhattan, New York City. It ranks alongside the Tate Modern in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Notable works within the museum's collection include Van Gogh's "Starry Night," Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," Dalí's "The Persistence of Memory," Monet's "Water Lilies," Matisse's "Dance," Mondrian's "Broadway Jazz," and Cézanne's "Bathers."
The museum boasts a collection of over 150,000 works of art, encompassing painting, sculpture, photography, film, and industrial design, and continually updates its exhibitions through digital technology.
Admission is $25 for adults.”
Rockefeller Center
9.2
4.7/5705 Reviews
Night view
Open year round, 24/7
135***16:“The Rockefeller Center is located in Manhattan, New York, United States, a complex of 19 commercial buildings, the bottom floors of each building are connected. The largest is the General Electric Building, 259 meters high, a total of 69 floors, the center covers a total of 22 acres, completed in 1939. The designer is Raymond M. Hood. The Rockefeller Center stands east-west, from 48th to 51st Street, three blocks north-south, and three vertical blocks from Fifth Avenue to Seventh Avenue. The complex was built with the investment of the Rockefeller family. In 1987, it was designated by the US government as a “National Historic Landmark,” the largest privately owned complex in the world, and a landmark that marks Art Deco-style architecture, with significant significance that has long surpassed the building itself. The Rockefeller Center, known as one of the greatest urban plans of the 20th century, opened a new urban planning landscape for public space, with complete malls and office buildings making Midtown Manhattan the second city center in New York after Wall Street. Rockefeller Center is almost a perfect representation of Ferris’s paintings, including the distribution of the complex and the configuration of the heights, the lower international building next to Fifth Avenue slowly undulating to the tallest General Electric building next to Sixth Avenue, and the square for public use intersects (Strait Garden Channel Garden, Lower Plaza, etc.).”
Central Park
9.4
4.8/51,786 Reviews
Night view
Open today at 06:00-01:00
jam***26:“Central Park is very fun. There are large lawns and many squirrels running around. You can rent bicycles and ride horse-drawn carriages in the park. It is also nice to just walk around. There is a huge children's playground not far from Columbus circle. Children from all over the world who come to New York come here to play. They can play in the sand and water, and there are slides, swings, and rockeries. It is easy to play for half a day. There are also many people playing on the lawn. Many people there like to throw frisbees. Many families come here for vacation. It doesn't get dark until about 8:30 in the summer in the United States, so it's no problem to play in the park for a whole day!”
Statue Of Liberty Cruises With Landing
8.8
4.7/5145 Reviews
Boat tour
Open today at 09:00-16:00
Melsida:“The Statue of Liberty cruise with landing is an unforgettable experience! Enjoy breathtaking views of NYC, explore Liberty Island, and visit the museum. A must-do for history and sightseeing lovers! #StatueOfLiberty #Cruise #NYC #Travel #History”
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
9.1
4.7/5132 Reviews
Night view
Open today at 09:00-00:00 (admission ends at 22:30)
130***95:“I highly recommend this spot. I experienced it both during the day and at night this year, and it was truly breathtaking. The sound and light show started from the elevator and continued all the way to the top. Every step was like Inception. It was a wonderful experience, and the photos were great too, with a panoramic view of Manhattan. You can also experience it outdoors.”Where to stay
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Jimmy Buff's Of West Orange Italian Hot Dogs
4.0/52 Reviews
Open at 10:30 today
palettes_ny:“I went to visit the Edison Museum and found a highly rated hot dog shop in the town. It has a 4.7 rating from over 2,000 people and is a 2-minute drive from the museum. Out of curiosity, I added a hot dog shop before lunch and came to check in. Their store is not big and is located on the roadside, but the parking lot is quite large. Although the surrounding area is not very prosperous, there are still diners in the restaurant. They only sell cash, and there are not many menu options, so I went straight for the classic style.”
Ruby Tuesday
5.0/511 Reviews
Open 05:00-21:00
没有蜡olling:“Dinner at Ruby Tuesday restaurant 🥣
Sprite and black tea are just so-so
Vegetable salad 🥗 is fresh, I like it
Corn flakes and spinach cheese sauce are not very popular
Chicken pasta, garlic bread
Broccoli, mashed potatoes, chicken are too little, can this be called a set meal? ”
Phillips Crab House at Newark Liberty International Airport
5.0/513 Reviews
Open 4:00-20:00
没有蜡olling:“Oysters and king crab legs are not to be missed! If you have difficulty making choices, just order the chef's choice oyster sampler without hesitation. I don't know why I ordered half a dozen but it was served on such a big plate. It looks pitiful. The king crab legs are really so fresh and sweet. It is indeed the signature dish. The crab shell is opened and it is very easy to peel. It is super convenient to eat.”
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