Considered this generation's Central Park, the 1.45 miles of reclaimed railroad track is testament to urban beautification efforts.
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Considered this generation's Central Park, the 1.45 miles of reclaimed railroad track is testament to urban beautification efforts.
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Bands like the Pixies rock the small Bowery Ballroom, a sought-after notch in the guitar strap for bands around the world.
Rock the Bowery Ballroom —
Bands like the Pixies rock the small Bowery Ballroom, a sought-after notch in the guitar strap for bands around the world.
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Do not lose your ticket when entering the best deli meat experience in New York, Katz's Delicatessen.
Get a ticket at Katz's Delicatessen —
Do not lose your ticket when entering the best deli meat experience in New York, Katz's Delicatessen.
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After a home team win at Yankee Stadium, Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" escorts fans out of the park.
Catch a Yankees game —
After a home team win at Yankee Stadium, Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" escorts fans out of the park.
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The famous karaoke band at Arlene's Grocery gives normal schlubs a piece of the rock-star limelight. The show's entertaining even if you don't take the stage.
Karaoke at Arlene's Grocery —
The famous karaoke band at Arlene's Grocery gives normal schlubs a piece of the rock-star limelight. The show's entertaining even if you don't take the stage.
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Circle Line Sightseeing cruises pass close to Lady Liberty before heading under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.
Cruise past the Statue of Liberty —
Circle Line Sightseeing cruises pass close to Lady Liberty before heading under the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges.
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Central Park historian Sara Cedar Millar says her favorite spot in the park is the northwest section. The area has a distinct topography, making it a favorite among naturalists and joggers.
Explore northwest Central Park —
Central Park historian Sara Cedar Millar says her favorite spot in the park is the northwest section. The area has a distinct topography, making it a favorite among naturalists and joggers.
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The Blue Note has been around for the better part of the century. Along with Smalls and Village Vanguard, it's a cure for jazz know-nothings in New York.
Live jazz in Greenwich Village —
The Blue Note has been around for the better part of the century. Along with Smalls and Village Vanguard, it's a cure for jazz know-nothings in New York.
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The feeling of reverence, endurance, perseverance and peace that greets visitors at "ground zero" is astounding at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
National September 11 Memorial and Museum —
The feeling of reverence, endurance, perseverance and peace that greets visitors at "ground zero" is astounding at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum.
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The Film Forum is cinema's obsessive historian. International noir from Jean-Luc Godard (left) and classics by Orson Welles are house specialties.
Catch some noir at Film Forum —
The Film Forum is cinema's obsessive historian. International noir from Jean-Luc Godard (left) and classics by Orson Welles are house specialties.
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Carrying the usual big names, Bergdorf Goodman is also known for identifying and selling the best from upstart designers.
Shop at Bergdorf Goodman —
Carrying the usual big names, Bergdorf Goodman is also known for identifying and selling the best from upstart designers.
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Properly exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art in one day is impossible.
Disappear inside the Met —
Properly exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art in one day is impossible.
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