Location: Tenderloin
Top Things to do in Tenderloin
What to do and see in Tenderloin, New York (NY): The Best Things to do
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.
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1. Manhattan Skyline
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21,260 reviews
Reviewed By 91JC - London, United Kingdom
You can get an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn or if you jump on the free Staten Island ferry the view is brilliant, it will also go past the Statue of Liberty so you can get some great photos. The ferry runs 24 hours a day and leaves about every 30 mins. The night time or sunset view is fantastic too.
2. Grand Masonic Lodge of New York
3. Empire State Building
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4.5 based on 91,562 reviews
The Empire State Building is the World's Most Famous Building. It rises 1,454 feet from ground to antenna & features the only 360 degree open-air vantage point of Midtown Manhattan. The 86th & 102nd Floor Observatories are open daily from 12PM-9PM. On a clear day you can see up to 6 states. The brand-new 2nd floor museum (included in all ticket options) offers guests 10,000 sq ft of interactive exhibits that invite visitors on a journey beginning from the building’s construction to its current place in pop culture. The 102nd Fl Obs features floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass elevator with sound & light experience. It is the jewel of NYC. All signage, audio & exhibits in the building are available in 9 languages. We offer free Wi-Fi. The 34th St Lobby entrance features a grand staircase with a 2-story architectural model of the bldg & a high-tech LED exhibit that celebrates lighting ceremonies performed by famous, celebrity guests. Express guests receive red carpet VIP treatment.
Reviewed By PictureThisNYC - New York City, United States
Amazing experience to visit the Empire State Building for sunrise with a very small group of people for a safe & unsurpassed experience, Well worth the money, amazing views & tons of space on the observation deck that is usually very crowded. Friendly, helpful & welcoming staff made for a wonderful experience and so may great photos! Highly recommended.
4. Canyon of Heroes
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. New York Public Library
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4.5 based on 14,360 reviews
Two marble lions mark the entrance to this Beaux Arts masterpiece, a National Historic Landmark containing more than six million books.
Reviewed By FelicityRJ
When we first popped into the library it was quite hard to look around and get a real sense of what you were looking at. Luckily, we managed to get two spaces on the free hour-long tour at 2pm (there are several a day). The tour guide was excellent and explained each room before we went in and pointed out some of the more hidden architectural details. As a bonus, anyone on the tour gets 10% off in the gift shop (something you'll definitely use). The library also has a small film (c. 20 minutes) that runs every half an hour that tells you all about the library building and some of the treasures of the collection. It was quite frustrating that a lot of the hidden gems of the collection aren't available to view, but the tour guide told us that a new exhibition was opening in 2020 where they'd feature a rotating selection of the collection (much like the British Library). With the tour and the free exhibitions (Salinger and made at the NY Public Library) we easily spent 4 hours here, a definite recommend if you're into books, literature and civic history - they have the original Winnie the Pooh too!
6. American Standard Building
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Built between 1923 and 1924 for the American Radiator Company, the American Standard Building has a distinctive stepped-back pyramidal roof, among the first in New York City.
7. Marble Collegiate Church
8. Kinokuniya Book Stores of America
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By TheNerdyMonkey - Albany, United States
Amazing selection of books and manga among other stuff! The little cafe upstairs was great too, got a few little treats and sushi. Which I was hesitant about because, most prepackaged sushi tastes like rubber, however theirs was soft like butter, it was pretty good! Well worth the trip if this is your sort of thing :)
9. Houdini Museum of New York at Fantasma Magic
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Vast collection of tricks, cards, DVDs & collectibles for sale, plus the Houdini Museum of New York.
Reviewed By jdinph34684 - Palm Harbor, United States
What could be more fun than visiting a Houdini Museum? Add in a sales counter behind which is a talented magician demonstrating one amazing trick after another. Oh, and the visit costs nothing. I visit this shop every time I am in NYC and excitedly suggest it to any of my friends who are traveling there. The Houdini Museum includes a variety of props (handcuffs, straightjacket, a coffin) as well as interesting pictures and newspaper articles and personal letters. Plenty to see and enjoy.
10. New York Public Library - Bloomingdale Library
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By MarkB208 - Peabody, United States
As someone who has been to the city and walked by the NYPL on 5th Avenue hundreds of times, this was finally the time I went inside and took a tour! I'm so glad that I did. The library building is magnificent. The docent gave us a lot of very interesting details, including the fact that the library was built on what was formerly the Croton Reservoir -- you can even see some of the base of the reservoir wall! Although the tours can't go into most of the rooms, just hearing about the collections housed there is awe-inspiring. I know that I'll go back and visit again.
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