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New York City, half-jokingly referred to as the center of the universe, rumbles with energy, ambition and gusto.

Stop for a picnic lunch at a shaded table, create some art, ride the carousel or play chess, ping-pong or boules at this amazing multi-use park in midtown Manhattan.

In Albany’s beautiful plaza, find the New York State capital center, as well as fountains, parks, shops, museums and even a world-class art collection.

Perched atop Albany’s State Street hill, this ornate building has served as the seat of New York State government since the 19th century. 

In Albany’s beautiful plaza, find the New York State capital center, as well as fountains, parks, shops, museums and even a world-class art collection.

With the iconic Flatiron Building presiding over you, enjoy a peaceful retreat in Midtown at one of Manhattan’s most iconic parks.

Learn about the colonial settlers and the Native Americans who preceded them at the intriguing museums around this picturesque New York town.

Discover this lovely little park as you take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Stop at its visitor center to pick up information for the rest of your trip.

Enjoy the New York panorama from the site of an iconic photo depicting workers taking a lunch break on a construction beam high in the sky.

Explore this intriguing departure from typical New York City architecture, a popular Victorian building in Central Park with a grand turret and superb views.

Be amazed by the beauty of handicrafts at New York City’s premier space dedicated to art created in glass, clay, cloth, metal and wood.

Take a guided tour of a remarkable building created by one of the most renowned figures of U.S. architecture from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

With many acres of rolling hills, wooded alcoves and lush gardens, this park is a great place in Brooklyn for a lazy afternoon or an outing with the family.

Sip drinks at sidewalk tables and explore the independent stores and restaurants that give this Italian-influenced neighborhood its colorful character.

Delve into the rich cultural offerings of the Lower East Side by spending some time at this renowned contemporary art gallery, housed in an award-winning building.

Take a guided tour of a remarkable building created by one of the most renowned figures of U.S. architecture from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

With many acres of rolling hills, wooded alcoves and lush gardens, this park is a great place in Brooklyn for a lazy afternoon or an outing with the family.

Sip drinks at sidewalk tables and explore the independent stores and restaurants that give this Italian-influenced neighborhood its colorful character.

Sip drinks at sidewalk tables and explore the independent stores and restaurants that give this Italian-influenced neighborhood its colorful character.

Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.