Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Great Views

Looking for a great view?  The list below offers some suggestions, although there is no limit.


Central Park - the Ramble
Head to the Ramble, a maze-like collection of forestry paths for a great view of the Central Park Lake and Midtown skyline.  Upon entering the Ramble entrance head to your right toward the water. (Closest street entrance: 77th Street & Central Park West Map)


 

Top of the Rock
Top of the Rock is the observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center.  It is 60 stories tall and the views are 360 degrees.  The best part of Top of the Rock is that you are high up enough to see everything, but not so high as to totally lose your perspective.  This observation deck was built in the 1930's, closed in 1986 and re-opened in 2005 after undergoing a $75 million renovation.  (30 Rockefeller Center, 50th Street between 5th & 6th Avenue Map)


Metropolitan Museum of Art Roof Garden
The roof garden is located on the fifth floor of the museum and is an interesting mix of art, tourists and New Yorkers (not too hard to spot each group).  There is also a small bar with some food and drinks.  The views are incredible and include Central Park, Midtown and Central Park West.  The roof garden is open May through late fall, weather permitting.  (1000 5th Avenue, at 82nd street Map)

Boat Trip around Manhattan

For a different view of NYC hop on a boat cruise and take a tour around Manhattan.  Circleline cruises offers a few different choice.  Water Taxi's are another option, there is also a tourist package.  Finally, there is the Staten Island Ferry, which travels between lower Manhattan and Staten Island.



more coming soon...

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