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Times Square   New York City

Times Square, New York City

 328 Reviews  At least once in your life, you have to see Times Square. The cacophany of lights and sounds and constant movement can be overwhelming to the senses. There is definitely an energy here - and a sense... 

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Coney Island   Brooklyn

Coney Island, Brooklyn

 17 Reviews  Coney Island is so infamous for a reason. Sure, it's undergone some recent development (Luna Park) and now you're less likely to get tetanus from walking on the sand, but there's still a good amount... 

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The Westchester Mall   White Plains

The Westchester Mall, White Plains

 1 Review  The Westchester Mall is the "high" end mall of the area. The Mall has Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom's, Potery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Bose, Express, Tiffany & Co, Coach, Luis Vuitton, Burberry and other... 

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Flushing Meadow/Corona Park   Queens

Flushing Meadow/Corona Park, Queens

 2 Reviews  This place was the site of the 1964(?) Worlds Fair. The fair left its mark leaving a few great sites to see. One being the globe in the central fountain. It is huge. In the summer there is water... 

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Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island   New York City

Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island, New York City

 444 Reviews  Ellis Island is arguably the most important symbol of the positive benefits of immigration - even today. Official estimates indicate that 4 out of 10 Americans can trace their ancestry to at least one... 

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Brooklyn Botanical Garden   Brooklyn

Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn

 12 Reviews  The gardens are a wonderful place to find yourself in. Although not as big as the New York Botanical Gardens, they still deserve a visit. As a child I would visit the gardens on special occasions,... 

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Rockaway Beach   Queens

Rockaway Beach, Queens

 1 Review  Of all the beaches in the city Rockaway is one of my favorite. The beach is much cleaner than most others in the five boros and it isn't as crowded. We enjoy spending a nice hot summer day relaxing... 

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Empire State Building   New York City

Empire State Building, New York City

 454 Reviews  To enter the Empire State Building there is a cost. You travel up to to the observation deck on the 86th floor by lift. The views are amazing. You can have a 360 degree view of Manhattan. You don't... 

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New York Aquarium   Brooklyn

New York Aquarium, Brooklyn

 6 Reviews  As a child I remember my parents taking us to the aquarium at least once every summer, usually after a few hours of spending time in Coney Island. I recall that my mom would go nuts looking for me... 

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Isamu Noguchi Sculpture Garden   Queens

Isamu Noguchi Sculpture Garden, Queens

 1 Review  This place is a little out of the way but for those who seek you will be very satisfied. This is the studio of Isamu Noguchi, and after his death they turned his place into a museum. Has many Japanese... 

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Central Park   New York City

Central Park, New York City

 495 Reviews  Truly, an oasis of green in a concrete and steel jungle! Central Park is so beautiful - and much larger than you think! There is so much to see and do in Central Park - an ice skating rink, carousel,... 

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Brooklyn Heights Promenade   Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn

 3 Reviews  The Brooklyn Heights Promenade became a favortie place for me to take that special someone. I didn't visit the Promenade even though I lived in Brooklyn until after I was dating my then to be husband.... 

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Astoria Park   Queens

Astoria Park, Queens

 1 Review  This park sits in Northern Queens in Astoria. The park has a pool there that is tremendous, people say the 2nd largest in the country but who knows what that means. The Tri Boro Bridge is there o the... 

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Rockefeller Center   New York City

Rockefeller Center, New York City

 262 Reviews  The Rockefellers built their empire primarily on oil trading, and wealth from this lucrative business gave rise to Rockefeller Center. The property development covers 8.9 hectares (22 acres), upon... 

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Brooklyn Bridge   Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn

 10 Reviews  If you've never walked across the Brooklyn Bridge it is a must do. You can get on the Bridge at City Hall in Manhattan. It is a mile from start to finish. There are a bunch of photo opts and once you... 

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NYs Other Chinatown (and Koreantown)   Queens

NYs Other Chinatown (and Koreantown), Queens

 1 Review  Flushing Queens is a realer (is that a word?) Chinatown or Korean town then what you get in overtouristpopulated ChinaTown in downtown Manhatten. Once you get off the subway you are whisked into... 

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Brooklyn Bridge   New York City

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City

 236 Reviews  While walking around on the south end of Manhattan, I passed a sign pointing to the Brooklyn Bridge, and with a little time to kill, I headed over. I started to walk across just to get a look at some... 

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Prospect Park   Brooklyn

Prospect Park, Brooklyn

 9 Reviews  Opened in 1993, the zoo is a wonderful spot to spend a couple of hours. Nestled in Prospect Park, you can meet wallabies and prarie dogs. While it cannot compete with the Bronx Zoo, it is a nice way... 

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PS 1 Contemporary Art Center   Queens

PS 1 Contemporary Art Center, Queens

 1 Review  This si one of the most interesting places to see modern art. Its in affiliation with the Museum of Modern Art. Just walk all around this place and don't forget to look in nook and crannies because... 

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Chinatown   New York City

Chinatown, New York City

 143 Reviews  To truly experience Chinatown, you have to eat at Dim Sum Restaurant. Order any of the following to enjoy true Chinese cuisine (and not the black gooey soy sauce laden Chinese restaurant crap they... 

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Brooklyn Museum of Art   Brooklyn

Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn

 7 Reviews  The musuem is the second largest art museum in New York City and also one of the largest in the US. Housed in a Beaux-Arts building is the expansive collections of 17th, 18th and 19th century... 

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Wall Street   New York City

Wall Street, New York City

 167 Reviews  Wall Street was the first permanent home of the New York Stock Exchange. Located in lower Manhattan it runs east from Broadway to South Street through the center of the financial district. The... 

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Park Slope District   Brooklyn

Park Slope District, Brooklyn

 2 Reviews  Manhattan has Park Avenue, Brooklyn has Park Slope! Don't miss this beautiful historical residential area of Brooklyn, located along the Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Park West, passing by the Grand... 

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Greenwich Village   New York City

Greenwich Village, New York City

 87 Reviews  “Abingdon Square has been so long crowned with fine trees that a winding walkway ending in a little plaza, and bordered by a few shrubs and little bedding was all that could be satisfactorily done;... 

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Williamsburg Bridge   Brooklyn

Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn

 3 Reviews  Starts in Brooklyn lands in Manhatten. Jumps the east river from the new hip to the past hip. A walk across will drop you into the lower east side from Willamsburg Brooklyn as so named. On the walk... 

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WILLIAM SEWARD HOUSE

by mtncorg

A National Historical Landmark since 1964 with two acres of gardens and trees surrounding the house - a mix of Federal and Tuscan design. Four generations of Sewards lived here from 1816 to 1951. Many pieces of fine art are displayed on the walls including pieces by Henry Inman, Thomas Cole, Chester Harding, Emanuel Leutze and Daniel Chester French. The mantelpiece in the parlor was carved by a journeyman painter/carpenter by the name of Brigham Young. The home was built by William Seward’s father-in-law, Judge Elijah Miller, in 1816-17. It was one of the first brick homes to be built in Auburn. Seward got to live here after he married - in 1824 - the Judge’s youngest daughter, Frances. The condition Judge Elijah gave to young William for him to marry his daughter was that Seward and his daughter would live with the judge in his house. Seward then lived here for almost fifty years. In...

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CURTISS MSUEUM

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Wilbur and Orville Wright get all the credit, but Glen Curtiss went far beyond their efforts. Like the Wrights, Curtiss was involved first with bicycles opening a shop here in Hammondsport on the south end of Lake Keuka in 1900. He then got into motorizing his bikes developing some wild-looking motorcycles which would definitely not be street-legal today. The museum has several of Curtiss’ motorcycles including the 8-cylinder model he drove to a World Speed record of 136 mph in 1907 - a motorcycle record that would stand until 1930. But Curtiss, like the Wrights, is best known for his efforts in aviation. His list of accomplishments is daunting: first official public flight in America - 1908; first pilot’s license - 1911; first seaplane - 1911, etc, etc. etc.. He was credited with over 500 inventions during his short 52 year lifespan and you get a good sense of the widespread of his...

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Autumn colors

by Ekahau

Autumn is one of this VTers favorite time of the year -- if one likes to do out door color photography well this is the time and place. The Mid Hudson in New York is as good as it gets for fall colors. I love the light on the great estates from across the Hudson river and the light off the lakes in the parks of the mountains on either side of the Hudson river. So grab your VT hat and camera and get ready to enjoy the wondrous colors of the tress as they break out in bright and vivid reds, yellows and oranges. The best time to come and see the colors of New York is from late September to the middle of October. So come on and see what are you waiting for. If you go to the Website below you can get the update on the foliage report for the state of New York. *

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CATSKILL GAME FARM-THIS IS NOW CLOSED 10/9/06

by moiraistyx

I am very sad as I write this tip, since I know that after October of 2006, this wonderful place will no longer exist, but since this place is so special to me, my family and thousands of other people who have made it their family tradition, I felt it deserved a write up.Catskill Game Farm is a privately owned, family operated zoo and amusement area located in Catskill, New York. In 1958 this zoo became the first privately owned establishment to be recognized as a zoo.It has been owned and operated by the same family for over 70 years and has spanned three generations. Catskill Game Farm has over 2000 animals representing more than 150 species of animals from around the world.My mother came here as a child, she brought me here as a child and I have continued the tradition by bringing my son here. Our latest visit was just today. I was actually shocked at the state the zoo has come into....

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THE NEW YORK RENAISSANCE FAIRE

by moiraistyx

This is a great celebration of the Renaissance. Muratori promised to bring me here after standing me up for my sister's family day event. I am so glad that we went. I was a bit annoyed that the one day I forgot to bring extra batteries, my camera died before taking a single picture. Luckily I came back a couple weeks later and was able to get loads of pictures. There is something here for everyone, rides, games, alcohol, dress up, performances, food, animals and shopping. All the shop keepers, bar maids etc. are in character through speach, costume and actions. Children of all ages will love this fair. I will be highlight some of my favorite parts of the fair in seprate tips. When you come here be prepared to drop a bundle. Admission is $20 for adults and $8 for children 5 and up. Check the website for discount coupons. This year adult tickets were half price during opening weekend and...

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US Military Academy

by Ewingjr98

West Point is the home to the United States Military Academy which was authorized by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802. Since then it has graduated some of the most famous Americans of all time including Douglas MacArthur, George Patton, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses Grant, Stonewall Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Dwight Eisenhower, Buzz Aldrin, and Norman Schwartzkopf.Prior to its academic excellence was established, West Point was an obvious strategic point along the Hudson River during the American Revolution. In fact, Benedict Arnold's famous act of treason was discovered when he intentionally weakened the West Point defenses then leaked maps and plans to the British.Though the Military Academy at West Point was established in the 1700s, the current Cadet Chapel was not constructed until 1910. It is built of native granite, and the pipe organ ranks among the largest in the world. It is open...

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Watkins Glen State Park

by kazander

We FINALLY after over a year of trying, made it to the amazing Watkins Glen State Park. The river cuts through layers of stone to create an amazing winding gorge full of waterfalls and round pools. Staircases, tunnels and bridges have been created from the stone to lead you through this magical little park. Parts of the trail will actually lead you behind some of the falls. The park is open year round with camping sites available.For more info check out my Watkins Glen page

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Games, Rides, Livestock and Shakes at the Fair!

by cruisingbug

The Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck is exactly the fair experience that you remember from your childhood. Livestock exhibitions, horsemanship, and 4-Hers are side-by-side with the games, rides and food of the midway. And in the center of it all are the pig races! This fair never disappoints - there's more than enough to do for a day (and night)or two!Funnel cakes, sausage and peppers, whatever else you eat, save room for the fantastic 4-H milkshakes near the 4-H Gate. The lines are long for a reason!Admission for the August 2005 fair is $10 for adults, 12 and under are free, as is parking. Look for local discount coupons.

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New York Renaissance Faire

by cruisingbug

Every August and September, in Tuxedo, NY, about an hour north of NYC, the ski area of Sterling Forest transforms into the New York Renaissance Faire, part Medieval fantasy, part Elizabethan Renaissance world.The Faire has something for everyone - knights jousting on horseback (cheer for your favorite side!), human chess games, old-fashioned games of skill (think knife-throwing), Shakespearean plays, Robin Hood and Maid Marian shows, and various juggling, comedy, and other acts scattered throughout the faire. The Dexter Trippe Thrill Show is my favorite!For the kids, there are human-powered rides (dragon swing, carousel, barrel spin), kid games, storytelling, dancing around the maypole, eating giant pyckles, and just soaking up the atmosphere (for extra-special treatment, have them go in costume!)But there truly is something for everyone - no matter what their age or taste. Whether you...

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The Erie Canal

by waxbush2004

Take the boat ride, in Lockport, NY. It's fun to watch the locks fill up and progress along the river.My parents are from near here, but we always went to Niagara Falls and never the canal, so I saw it as an adult.You can access the canal system from several locations.Check out the website:http://www.canals.state.ny.us/

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