New York Attractions | Things to See in New York City

There’s nothing wrong with being a tourist, so be true to who you are and get the most out of this city that offers so much. The must-sees are exactly that.

If you've never been to New York City or if you're a well traveled veteran of 'The World's Most Exciting City', you'll want to check out some of the must-sees and must-dos that we've put together for you below. 

Here’s a brief list of some of the top New York Attractions, New York Activities, NY City Tours, New York Things to Do, and more, just to get you started.

For more information on these or any of the many other New York Attractions make sure to reach out to our New York Concierge by Email or by calling: 212.651.3818 or stop by when you’re here.

Empire State Building is just blocks from Hotel Lola
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10118 / 212.736.3100 / Distance: 0.50 Blocks
The Empire State Building is one of NYC’s Top Attractions and has been an icon for the World’s Most Exciting city since it was completed in 1931.  Perhaps no other building has been a more important part of the city’s skyline having played a part in... Details »
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Madison Square Garden
2 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10001 / 212.465.6741 / Distance: 0.50 Blocks
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as, ‘The Garden’, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station... Details »
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Radio City Music Hall
1260 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10020 / 866.809.4709 / Distance: 0.50 Block
Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in New York City's Rockefeller Center. Its nickname is the Showplace of the Nation, and it was for a time the leading tourist destination in the city. Its interior was declared a city landmark in 1978. The 12-acre... Details »
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Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 / 212.632.3975 / Distance: 0.50 Blocks
Rockefeller Center or Rockefeller Plaza is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres (89,000 m2) between 48th and 51st streets in New York City, United States. Built by the Rockefeller family, it is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan Hotel,... Details »
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Grand Central Station
100 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 / 212.340.2210 / Distance: 0.50 Blocks
Grand Central Terminal (often inaccurately referred to as Grand Central Station) is a beautiful Beaux-arts building in Midtown Manhattan Hotel. First opened in 1913, Grand Central Terminal underwent a massive restoration to restore it to its former glory, and is now both a... Details »
Our Manhattan Hotel is close to all NYC Attractions, NYC Museums, American Museum of Natural History
American Museum Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 / 212.769.5100 / Distance: 2.00 Blocks
Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe.  The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific... Details »
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Carnegie Hall
881 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 / 212.247.7800 / Distance: 1.00 Block
Carnegie Hall is one of the world’s most famous concert halls and its stages have been graced by many of history’s greatest artists and public figures. Carnegie Hall opened in 1891 and is known for its excellent acoustics and extravagant architecture. Location... Details »
Central Park
59th to 110th Streets, New York, NY / 212.310.6600 / Distance: 1.50 Blocks
Central Park plays an essential role in the everyday lives of New Yorkers and covers 843 acres of winding paths, sparkling lakes and wide open spaces for escaping the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city.  Visitors to New York City are often impressed with Central... Details »
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Ground Zero Museum
Vesey-Liberty-Church-West Streets, New York, NY 10038 / Distance: 2.00 Blocks
The Ground Zero Museum Workshop gives visitors the opportunity to view 80 photos taken during the recovery efforts at Ground Zero and to view select artifacts collected during the recovery. Gary Marlon Suson, the Official Photographer of the Uniformed Firefighters... Details »
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Jacob Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001 / 212.216.2000 / Distance: 0.50 Blocks
Jacob Javits Center is New York City's largest convention complex, and is located on Manhattan's far west side. Opened in 1986, the Jacob Javits Center was designed by I. M. Pei and partners, and replaced the Coliseum on Columbus Circle. The Jacob Javits Center can... Details »
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Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 / 212.708.9400 / Distance: 2.00 Blocks
Founded in 1929 as the first museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art, the MoMA is home to an impressive collection of modern artistic efforts. The impressive permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art features numerous famous works of art, and ever-changing... Details »
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New York Public Library
5th Ave between 40th and 42nd Streets, New York, NY 10017 / 212.930.0571 / Distance: 0.50 Blocks
First opened in 1911, the New York Public Library was created by bringing together a $2.4 million donation from Samuel J. Tilden with the existing Astor and Lexox Libraries in New York City. The site of the Croton Reservoir was chosen for the new library, and its landmark... Details »
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral
460 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 / 212.226.8075 / Distance: 0.50 Blocks
St. Patrick's Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of New York, His Excellency Timothy M. Dolan. It is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States and has been recognized throughout its history as a center of Catholic life in this... Details »
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Statue of Liberty
New York, NY / 877.523.9849 / Distance: 4.00 Blocks
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French people to the people of the United States as a symbol of the international friendship forged during the American Revolution. The Statue was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and the pedestal by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel.... Details »

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