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Students are encouraged to take in all the wonderful sights, sounds,
tastes, history, and culture that New York City offers. The following
is a list of ideas for sightseeing in New York City. For a full
listing of events happening in the city, see Time Out Magazine
or the local New York papers.
ELLIS ISLAND and THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
Take the 1 or 9 subway to South Ferry Station. Ferries
depart 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily from Battery Park every hour. The
Statue of Liberty is currently closed but Liberty Island is still
open to tourists. Also, visit Ellis Island, the main immigration
center for the United States between 1890 and 1920. Please call
before visiting as hours may change on occasion.
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
The proud model of art deco architecture stands as sleek and modern
as ever on Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. You can visit the sky-high
observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors daily from 9:30 am to
12 midnight.
THE UNITED NATIONS
From 42nd Street (Grand Central Station), walk to First Avenue.
Admission to some official meetings is possible. Visit the book,
gift, and stamp shops and see the unique post office.
ROCKEFELLER CENTER
Enjoy the beautiful Channel Gardens on Fifth Avenue between 49th
and 51st Streets. Catch summertime exhibits and performances. Ice
skate under the lights of the giant Christmas tree in the winter.
Window-shop at the Center’s great stores. Relax in the lovely
parks and plazas amid the Center’s soaring skyscrapers.
THE NEW YORK AND AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGES
Take a free tour which includes visitors galleries and
multimedia presentations. Lots of free literature is available,
plus multilingual guides and your name on the ticker tape! Take
the 2 or 3 subway to Wall Street.
GREAT MUSEUMS
A voyage of the visual — the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney
Museum of American Art, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum on
the Upper East Side; the American Museum of Natural History on West
79th Street; the Museum of Modern Art temporarily located in Queens
while construction is completed on West 53rd Street; and many, many
more. The Museum of the City of New York (Fifth Avenue and 103rd
Street) offers a succinct overview of New York with various programs
and films. Student discounts are available, plus each museum offers
free admission on certain nights. Call the museums directly for
more information.
BROADWAY
The very name is magical. New York City theater is booming,
and it’s everywhere: on Broadway, off-Broadway, off-off-Broadway,
even at Lincoln Center. For half-price tickets the day of the performance,
check the Theatre Development Fund’s “TKTS” booths
at 47th Street and Broadway. Also, there are Broadway discount coupons
located outside of the office of student life, Room 112.
New York City Internet Resources
NYC LINK — The Official New York City Web Site www.ci.nyc.ny.us
New York City Reference www.panix.com/clay/nyc
NY.com — the Paperless Guide to New York www.ny.com
New York Today city guide and event calendar www.nytoday.com
City Search: New York City newyork.citysearch.com
New York City Guide — Attractions and more www.go-newyorkcity.com
Time Out New York www.timeoutny.com
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Home Page www.mta.nyc.ny.us
New York City Subway and Bus Resources www.nycsubway.org
New York City Police Department Web Site www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/nypd
New York Times www.nytimes.com
New York Public Library www.nypl.com
New York City Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center www.gaycenter.org
New York City Ballet www.nycballet.com
New York City Opera www.nycopera.com
Metropolitan Opera www.metopera.org
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts www.lincolncenter.org
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