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The New York City Traveler

Archive for the ‘Attractions’ Category

February 11th, 2008

MoSex: New York City’s Museum of Sex

Though it sounds like a place for cheap thrills, don’t let the name deceive you— The Museum of Sex (MoSex) is more museum than sex.
This Manhattan institution is where you will find historical artifacts and displays on prostitution, burlesque, obscenity and fetishism that were once too controversial to be displayed in their own […]

By Heather -- 4 comments

January 30th, 2008

Throwdown: Carnegie Deli vs. Second Avenue Deli

The Carnegie Deli is an attraction all on its own.  According to the New York Convention and Visitors Bureau it is one of the most visited restaurants in Manhattan.  But why?  Yes, the pastrami sandwiches are bigger than your head…. but are they really worth the $15 price tag?  Or the fact that you […]

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January 25th, 2008

Go Medieval in Manhattan at The Cloisters

At the very northern tip of Manhattan Island, perched high atop a hill overlooking the Hudson River, The Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s medieval collection of art and architecture, makes the out-of-the-way journey all worth it.  
The Cloisters was built in 1930 with the financial assistance of John Rockefeller and George Gary Barnard.  […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

January 24th, 2008

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is housed in a beautiful Greek-Revival building in Central Park, along Fifth Avenue. “The Met” as it is called, attracts over five million visitors a year– more than any other attraction in New York City.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art first opened in 1872 and was […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

January 17th, 2008

MoMA’s Special Exhibitions

A couple weeks ago I briefly outlined the permanent collection at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art, but the MoMA has some fantastic special exhibits that are worth checking out before they end:  
Focus: Ellsworth Kelly    Featuring thirteen paintings and drawings, including three never-before-seen recent acquisitions, this exhibit is a single-gallery installation that spans […]

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January 14th, 2008

Spend Your Morning with the Ladies from "The View" (and Rake in the Loot!)

New York City isn’t exactly Los Angeles, but it does have its share of television shows that are taped in the city.  One of the most popular stops for visitors, especially among women, is ABC’s morning gab-fest The View. 
This year marks the eleventh anniversary of the popular and controversial talk show.  Over the eleven […]

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January 13th, 2008

St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City

In the shadows of Rockefeller Center stands the largest Catholic church in the United States as well as the Archdiocese of New York. St Patrick’s Cathedral, the Neo-Gothic marble masterpiece, holds exquisite interior and exterior detail.
Designed by John Renwick, the construction began in 1859 and the building was consecrated in 1879. In […]

By Heather -- 4 comments

January 11th, 2008

Ellis Island Museum of Immigration

The second stop on Statue of Liberty-bound ferries is Ellis Island. Originally called Gibbet Island by the British, more than 12 million immigrants were processed through Ellis Island during its sixty-two years of operation.
In 1990, after a major $162 million renovation, the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration reopened for visitors. Ellis Island’s […]

By Heather -- 3 comments

January 10th, 2008

Liberty Enlightening the World: The Statue of Liberty

Standing proudly in New York Harbor, The Statue of Liberty is not just a symbol of New York, but of America and it’s enduring freedom. Liberty Enlightening the World, the full name of the Statue of Liberty, is an iconic must-see sight in New York.
The Statue of Liberty is comprised of Gustave Eiffel’s (designer […]

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January 6th, 2008

The New York City Public Library

Headquarters of one of the largest public library system in the world, with a collection that only the Library of Congress can rival, the New York City Public Library main branch is a must-see attraction while in New York.  Conveniently located in Midtown, housed in a Beaux Arts building with white marble facing, the library […]

By Heather -- 2 comments