City break in New York. Active leisure ideas for New York - attractions, recreation and nightlife
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If you have already visited Times Square and have taken many pictures of the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, it’s high time to start exploring unusual landmarks of New York. The …
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It is safe to say that Dream Downtown is one of the most unusual and creative hotels in New York. This hotel is open in a futuristic building with unusual round-shaped windows. The opening …
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Among hundreds of designer hotels in New York, there are some prominent ones like Sofitel New York that is open in the very center of Manhattan. This hotel exhibits a large collection of …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in New York and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in New York
"Club Row" (27th Street)
Where: West 27th Street, New York;
Where: West 27th Street, New York;
Pink Pony
Where: 176 Ludlow, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 253-1922; More info: (btw houston and stanton);
Where: 176 Ludlow, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 253-1922; More info: (btw houston and stanton);
Brother Jimmy’s Bait Shack
Where: 1644 3rd Ave at 92nd Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 426-2020;
Where: 1644 3rd Ave at 92nd Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 426-2020;
Michael Jordan’s The Steakhouse
Where: 23 Vanderbilt Ave, New York; More info: Inside grand central station;
Where: 23 Vanderbilt Ave, New York; More info: Inside grand central station;
Sunburnt Cow
Where: 137 Avenue C, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 529-0005; More info: (btw eighth and ninth aves);
Where: 137 Avenue C, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 529-0005; More info: (btw eighth and ninth aves);
The Coffee Shop
Where: 29 Union Sq. West at 16th Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 243-7969;
Where: 29 Union Sq. West at 16th Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 243-7969;
Esperanto
Where: 145 Avenue C at 9th Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 505-6559;
Where: 145 Avenue C at 9th Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 505-6559;
Cielo
Where: 18 Little West 12th Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 645-5700; More info: Between 9th avenue and washington street;
Where: 18 Little West 12th Street, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 645-5700; More info: Between 9th avenue and washington street;
Bowery Ballroom
Where: 6 Delancey St, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 533-2111; More info: (btw bowery and chrystie streets);
Where: 6 Delancey St, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 533-2111; More info: (btw bowery and chrystie streets);
Sob’s
Where: 204 Varick Street at West Houston, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 243-4940;
Where: 204 Varick Street at West Houston, New York; Telephone: +1 (212) 243-4940;
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National and city parks around New York
♥ State Park 'Farm River' , 3.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'John D Je' , 4.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ County Park 'Greenwood' , 6.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Prospec' , 6.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Rock Island' , 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Farm River' , 3.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'John D Je' , 4.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ County Park 'Greenwood' , 6.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Prospec' , 6.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Rock Island' , 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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Amusement parks near New York
♥ Amusement park 'Me World' Busan, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Victorian Gardens' New York City, 6.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Kids ’N Action' Brooklyn, 10.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Fantasy Forest at the Flushing Meadows Carousel' Flushing, 13.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Adventurers Family Entertainment Center' Brooklyn, 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Me World' Busan, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Victorian Gardens' New York City, 6.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Kids ’N Action' Brooklyn, 10.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Fantasy Forest at the Flushing Meadows Carousel' Flushing, 13.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Adventurers Family Entertainment Center' Brooklyn, 13.8 km from the center. On the map
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Water attractions around New York
♥ Water park 'Island Kingdom' Denver, 15.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Runaway Rapids Waterpark' Keansburg, 30.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'SplashPlex' East Hanover, 33 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'WaterWorks' Doswell, 47.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Mountain Creek Waterpark' Vernon Township, 67.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Island Kingdom' Denver, 15.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Runaway Rapids Waterpark' Keansburg, 30.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'SplashPlex' East Hanover, 33 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'WaterWorks' Doswell, 47.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Water park 'Mountain Creek Waterpark' Vernon Township, 67.5 km from the center. On the map
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Michelin-starred restaurants in New York
♥ Restaurant 'atera' New York. Type - Contemporary. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'The Odeon' New York. Type - American. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Khe-Yo' New York. Type - Asian. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Marc Forgione' New York. Type - American. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Landmarc' New York. Type - Mediterranean. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'atera' New York. Type - Contemporary. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'The Odeon' New York. Type - American. 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Khe-Yo' New York. Type - Asian. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Marc Forgione' New York. Type - American. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Landmarc' New York. Type - Mediterranean. 0.4 km from the center. On the map
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Sites around New York from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine
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Distance from New York center - 10.6 km.
If you visit the cathedral on a clear day, you can see how impressive the large rosette window looks. Many beautiful sculptures, slender columns, high vaulted ceiling decorated with carvings – these are just some unique elements of the design of the ancient cathedral. It is customary to consider the cathedral as a single whole with the garden located nearby today. It's called the Biblical Garden. All the plants mentioned in the Bible were planted in it. Peace Fountain is one of the main decorations of the garden. …
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David H. Koch Theater
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Distance from New York center - 6.6 km.
The millionaire provided a huge sum for the reconstruction of the theater with one condition. The theater was to bear his name for at least 50 years thereafter. The theater can be renamed after this period. But, according to the agreement, the Koch family can refuse the proposed new name once. The theater is very large. It has a rich design. 2,586 people can be accommodated in its hall at a time. New large chairs were installed in the hall during the reconstruction process. Luxurious carpets adorn it. Many valuable works of art have been stored in the theater since its opening. Its visitors will have the opportunity to see beautiful sculptures and art paintings by famous masters. …
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Hearst Tower
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Distance from New York center - 6.1 km.
The lower part of the skyscraper is also quite unique. That’s a historic building that was built in 1928. This six-story building has become a kind of foundation for the cutting-edge construction. Travelers who manage to get inside the surprising skyscraper will be able to admire its magnificent lobby with a ceiling that is 20 meters high. Everything is special in this unusual skyscraper, including high-speed smart elevators that lift passengers to the desired floor as fast as possible. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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