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The Statue of Liberty is wonderful, but in my opinion the lines to go up into it are cruel and unusual punishment, so unless you are eager, or get there very early, I say take a nice walk around Liberty Island and move on to Ellis Island, which is splendidly restored, and has developed quite moving exhibitions (I have been 3 times in the past decade)....The Empire State Building affords a terrific view, and is a beautiful building, but you should realize that it is incredibly taxing to get through the lines to go up, and therefore plan to do it when well- rested. The World Trade Center is interesting, but I prefer the EST...The Guggenheim Museum is not far from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and is one of the kookiest designs one could imagine. I love it, especially for large canvases, but it depends on what is there at the time (there are some permanent galleries, but it is mostly a special exhibition space)....The Museum of Radio and Television is not far from the Museum of Modern Art, and has a fabulous collection of old programs, with special screenings and archive access. Check the website after the New Year for specific programs...The NBC studio tour is lots of fun, and nearby one finds St. Patrick's Cathedral and Tiffany's, each of which are interesting in their own way... |
