Location: Civic Center
Top Things to do in Civic Center
What to do and see in Civic Center, New York (NY): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City
1. Farm.One
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
If you are a foodie, techie, self-proclaimed geek, environmentalist, or just someone looking for a totally new and unique experience... Welcome to the world of hi-tech, environmentally friendly, urban indoor vertical farming! We'd love to invite you to our 100% operational production facility and experience the rainbow of flavors and textures of our highly curated collection. Farm.One grows a huge selection of rare herbs, edible flowers and microgreens for New York's top restaurants (totaling over 10 Michelin Stars) inside a unique indoor hydroponic farm in downtown Manhattan, situated inside a top-tier Michelin 2-starred restaurant. Guests can taste dozens of varieties, and learn about the science and technique of indoor growing during tours and classes held in the space.
2. Woolworth Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,054 reviews
Learn how the biggest retail tycoon of the early twentieth century and a star architect changed the NYC skyline forever. Designed by the renowned architect Cass Gilbert in 1913 to be Frank W. Woolworth’s NYC headquarters, the Woolworth Building was the tallest in the world for 17 years. Long closed to the public, architectural tours of its magnificent vintage lobby are now available.
Reviewed By Coffeeprincess - Spennymoor, United Kingdom
Great to see inside one of the most iconic NYC buildings in architectural history. The tour starts outside the building from the adjacent park, where the gothic facade in terracotta is explained in detail. We then viewed the grand cathedral-like lobby, the back staircase where the bank was situated, and finally the basement which contains the old bank vault. Our guide, Lisa, really brought the building and the Frank Woolworth story alive, much better than reading a conventional guide book could do. The building is still a business centre with many offices, so staff are continually coming and going which adds to authenticity of the tour. Tourists are therefore not allowed to enter the building unless they are part of the tour. The 60 minutes flew by, which gives an indication of how the guide kept our attention and interest. Overall, it was thoroughly enjoyable. I would recommend the 60 minute tour to everyone with a passion for NYC architecture.
3. African Burial Ground National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By FrequentFlier745231 - Harare, Zimbabwe
Very quiet and serene place rich with historical information. Interactive exhibits and very helpful staff
4. The Oculus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,531 reviews
Reviewed By bklynbubba
Big and beautiful. It was about time New York got something by Santiago Calatrava. The Oculus is very well designed and integrated into the area, connecting with both transportation venues (the PATH station and the Fulton Center) and while there are the usual standard high end shops for visitors who cannot live without one of them in every city they visit, the structure itself is worth it.
5. World Trade Center Transportation Hub
6. New York City Hall
7. Tweed Courthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
A building with a shady past, this 1872 Italianate courthouse was built when William Marcy "Boss" Tweed who, in his post as city supervisor, stole millions of dollars in construction funds.
8. Triumph of the Human Spirit
9. New York City Criminal Court
10. The Municipal Building
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