While visiting the most celebrated city in the world, be sure to take in all the culture and glamour that Manhattan has to offer. Whether your interest lies with visiting breathtaking museums, hitting the many infamous Manhattan shops or strolling through Central Park, there is bound to be something to peak your interest in the city that never sleeps.
Dr. Robert T. Grant, MD
Center for Specility Care
50 East 69th Street
(between Madison and Park Avenues)
Local Airports
LaGuardia Airport
General Info: (718) 533-3400
Parking Info: (718) 533-3850
John F. Kennedy International Airport
General Info: (718) 244-4444
Parking Info: (718) 244-4168
Newark International Airport
General Info: (973) 961-6000
Parking Info: (888) 397-4636
Local Hotels
The Pierre
2 East 61st Street
New York , NY 10065
(212) 838-8000
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
35 East 76th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 744-1600
The Lucerne Hotel New York
201 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 875-1000
The Excelsior Hotel
45 West 81st Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 362-9200
Car Service
New Family Car Service
(212) 748-7777
Dial 7 Car Service and Limo
212.777.7777
Shopping
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th Avenue (at 58th Street)
(212) 753-7300
Barneys
660 Madison Avenue (at 61st Street)
212-826-8900
Chanel
15 57th Street (at Madison Avenue)
(212) 355-5050
Gucci
725 5th Avenue (at 56th street)
(212) 826-2600
Bloomingdales
1000 3rd Avenue (at 59th Street)
(212) 705-2000
Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th Avenue (50th Street)
(212) 753-4000
Entertainment
Landmarks:
The Statue of Liberty, the United Nations, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, and Ellis Island.
Central Park: One of New Yorkers' greatest pleasures is to get away from it all with a stroll through Central Park. Stretching over 51 blocks, there is so much to see and visit in the park. Maps and information boards can be found throughout the park guiding you through the various trails and to the famous landmarks.
Central Park Zoo
64th Street and 5th Avenue
(212) 439-6500
Discover giant polar bears, red pandas and monkeys in the heart of the Big Apple. The Central Park Zoo is home to over 130 species from all over the world. Take a walk through the different climates to witness the animals in their natural habitats - from the penguins in the Polar Zone, to the lizards and snakes of the Tropical Zone, and the Californian sea lions in the Temperate Territory.
Wollman Rink
830 5th Avenue
(212) 439-6900
Strap on your skates and set off for a beautiful day of skating in the heart of Central Park. At night, the rink turns into a disco as skaters move to the beat of the music. A perfect date whether on a family outing or a romantic night on the town.
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
56th Street and Madison Avenue
(212) 833-8100
Discover a world of dreams at this venue, a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Explore the hands-on exhibits where you can create with communication technology and entertainment. A great attraction for children of all ages.
Rockefeller Center
47th - 51st Street
Between 5th and 6th Avenues
(212) 632-3975
There is so much to see and do at Rockefeller Center. Find everything you need and more in 100-plus trendy boutiques, including Anthropologie, Christie's and Sharper Image. Then grab a coffee to go at Dean & Deluca and head for the 70th floor straight to the observation desk where you'll discover a spectacular 360-degree view of New York City in all its glory. Still have energy? Take a tour of the NBC studios or Radio City, or check the schedule and attend a taping of the Today Show.
Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
(212) 708-9400
With over 22,000 film, video and media works and 100,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs and design objects, MoMA is home to the largest collection of art created between 1880 and today. Visit the many exhibitions, then stop by the MoMA store to find unique gift ideas ranging from the classic to the cutting-edge.
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
(212) 288-0700
Discover the most famous paintings by some of the most renowned European artists, the finest collection of small bronzes, eighteenth-century furniture and porcelains, and many other works.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Avenue at 82nd Street
(212) 535-7710
Take a trip from ancient to modern times through more than two million pieces of art and artifacts from around the world. Explore the civilization of Asia with over 60,000 pieces ranging from the second millennium B.C. to early twentieth century. Demystify the language of the pharaohs at the Egyptian exhibit. Over 22 permanent exhibits and a number of special exhibits to explore.
The Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Avenue
(212) 423-3500
Admire the works of Chagall, Kandinsky, Picasso and Van Gogh in one of the most significant structures of modern architecture. The Guggenheim houses the finest collection of twentieth-century art. Walk along the grand ramp that wraps itself from the ground floor all the way up to the museum dome.
Fine Dining – Use Opentable.com to get ratings, reviews and reservations and the best restaurants that Manhattan has to offer.
I would also love to suggest a couple of my personal favorites:
'21' Club
21 W. 52nd Street at 5th Ave.
Cesca
164 W. 75th Street at Amsterdam Avenue
BG
754 Fifth Avenue 7th floor at 58th Street
BLT Steak
106 E. 57th Street at Park Avenue
The Four Seasons Restaurant
99 E. 52nd Street at Park Avenue
Le Cirque
151 E. 58th Street at Lexington Avenue
Megu Midtown
845 United Nations Plaza at 47th Street
The Oak Room
10 Central Park Street at 5th Avenue
Mr. Chow
324 E. 57th Street at 2nd Avenue