Best places: Historical landmarks in New York

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9/11 Memorial Pools
Historical landmark
Reflecting pools honoring those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks & 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
4.90 (13.3K reviews)
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Bow Bridge
Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
4.80 (2.7K reviews)
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Rockefeller Center
Historical landmark
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
4.70 (178.2K reviews)
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Empire State Building
Historical landmark
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
4.70 (108K reviews)
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Statue of Liberty
Historical landmark
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
4.70 (103.7K reviews)
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One World Trade Center
Historical landmark
👍👍 Arrived here after daylight savings and I must say hung around until it was dark and the views are amazing. The restaurant with its ambiance, food and drinks made a nice weekend wonderful. ( NY strip steak and the salmon cooked to perfection. Strawberry sangria and Amsterdam, Manhattan were deliciou...
$$$ $
4.70 (26.1K reviews)
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Bethesda Terrace
Historical landmark
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
4.70 (10.6K reviews)
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Beacon Theatre
Live music venue
Big-name musical acts are usually on the marquee at this classy, 2,800-seat theater.
$$$ $
4.70 (6K reviews)
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Unisphere
Tourist attraction
Spherical stainless steel globe orbited by three rings & commissioned for the 1964 World’s Fair.
4.70 (3.7K reviews)
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Bethesda Fountain
Tourist attraction
👍 Lindo como cada unas de las fontanas o esculturas del Central Park. En específico, este lugar tiene muchas cosas lindas. Un gran sitio dentro del parque.
4.80 (645 reviews)
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Washington Square Arch
Historical landmark
Marble triumphal arch, dedicated in 1895, with statues of George Washington added in the 1910s.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Balto Statue
Tourist attraction
Sculpture of lead sled dog that raced to deliver medicine saving Alaska's children from diphtheria.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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The Mall and Literary Walk
Scenic spot
Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.
4.80 (512 reviews)
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Intrepid Museum
Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
4.60 (40.4K reviews)
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Strawberry Fields
Tourist attraction
Quiet, shady patch of Central Park with black-&-white tile mosaic honoring Beatle John Lennon.
4.60 (9K reviews)
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Chrysler Building
Historical landmark
Shimmering art deco skyscraper from 1930 whose spire once made it the world's tallest building.
4.60 (6K reviews)
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The Green-Wood Cemetery
Cemetery
Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, this sprawling, 478-acre cemetery is home to notable figures.
4.70 (699 reviews)
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Russ & Daughters
Bagel shop
Family-owned shop offering high-end smoked fish, caviar & New York-style specialty foods since 1914.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.9K reviews)
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North Tower Pool
Memorial park
👍👍 It took everything in me to visit this area. I literally had to get my nerves under control. I'm quite happy I decided to return with my husband by my side. The last time I visited the World Trade Center was days after the buildings fell and the smell still haunts me. Returning here gives everyone...
4.80 (356 reviews)
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Governors Island National Monument
Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the US Army was found on Governors Island which is now a National monument.
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
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