A much-photographed site in midtown Manhattan, and a great place to visit in all seasons, with an ice-skating rink and Christmas tree in winter and an outdoor café in the summer. Nearby are St. Patrick's Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue, Radio City Music Hall, the NBC studios, and The Rainbow Room.

A New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet above the city's bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.

The Statue of Liberty National Monument officially celebrated her 100th birthday on October 28, 1986. The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty has grown to include freedom and democracy as well as this international friendship.

The Museum tour enables visitors to explore the "living encyclopedia of world art" that is The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Visitors are introduced to extraordinary paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts, and are acquainted with the history of the Museum and its layout. This tour provides an excellent introduction to the Metropolitan.

Make sure you get to a baseball game here" at this venerable ballpark, home to such fan favorites as Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter. "George Steinbrenner has done an amazing job with the Yankees, and seeing a game here will be something you'll never forget.

Just 10 minutes from convention action at Madison Square Garden, this is "a restaurant with history as well as great food," specializing in American cuisine. "My father liked it, I like it, and so do many other New Yorkers. When you dine here, there is no mistaking that you are in NYC. Certainly worth a visit."

Located near the Financial District, to the east, is "the South Street Seaport, which provides terrific views of the downtown skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge." Visit the South Street Seaport Museum to learn about historic ships and the history of the port.

n the heart of Manhattan, "Central Park is a major attraction for residents and tourists alike because it has something for everyone of all ages and in all seasons. In the winter, there's Wollman Rink for skating, and in the summer it's a high-end amusement park for children. There are concerts in the meadow, sports, restaurants, a zoo and more."

There's a new 600-foot pier at Riverside Park South on Riverside Boulevard, and people come out with their cameras. The view up and down the Hudson is sweeping, romantic and spectacular. There's also an outdoor restaurant with a bar, barbecues and music. People from all areas of the city congregate here, and it can't be beat at sunset.

Serving steaks since 1887, Peter Luger's still follows the tradition of visiting wholesale markets daily — and only family members are allowed to make the final selection. "One of my favorite places and definitely my favorite steakhouse. This restaurant is worth a trip to Brooklyn."