Skyscraper
Museum (39 Battery Place, 212-968-1961) —Worth
visiting for the physical space alone, it features the
work of pioneers like Frank Lloyd Wright and the original
model for the World Trade Center.
TOP OF THE ROCK
(1-877-NYC-ROCK; www.topoftherocknyc.com)—This
newly renovated observation deck, opened November 1st,
2005, on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, offers
a view of the city like no other, unobstructed for 360
degrees for miles in every direction.
United Nations
(46th St & 1st Ave, 212-963-8687) —Guided
tours are offered every half hour and the inexpensive
Delegates’ Dining Room (with a fabulous view of
the East River) is often open to the public. There’s
also a wonderful gift shop that offers crafts from all
over the world.
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Riverside
Park (72nd St & Riverside Dr)—One of
the most picturesque corners of Manhattan with exceptional
architecture and sweeping views of the Hudson River.
A bronze sculpture of Eleanor Roosevelt, one of only
four statues of women in NY parks, graces the entrance.
Eat alfresco at the relaxed café and enjoy the
views.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
(Eastern Parkway, 718-623-7200) —The Japanese
gardens alone are worth a visit, especially when the
cherry trees bloom in the spring.
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