From 1909-1913, this was the world's tallest building.

Popular bar with smartly-dressed patrons, liquid cheer, social atmosphere and soft leather sofas.

This library houses 50,000 Bibles, even one in Esperanto.

An unusual drinking and tapas lounge located in downtown Manhattan.

One of the top bistros in New York City located in the middle of SoHo.

Replacing the old Hayden Planetarium, this theater-style sphere takes people on a virtual joyride through the universe.

Museum devoted to Afro-American art and culture. Its offerings range from sculptures and wax mannequins to paintings and folk art.

Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.

A special-interest museum for people who share an interest in rare and unusual coins.

A trendy and popular jazz bar in New York City that attracts neighborhood locals.

Place to hear a wide range of music from country-and-western to the blues.

Unique museum that evokes hotel life in the 19th century.

A great-columned edifice; as much a post office as a monument to the vocation of postal carrier.

This unique art museum presents online digital exhibitions and live webcast events featuring contemporary art with social and humanitarian content.

The mission of this museum is to promote and stimulate interest in the art of illustration by showcasing more than 1,500 works by such luminaries as Norman Rockwell, N.C. Wyeth, Rockwell Kent, Bernie Fuchs and Brad Holland.

Park located in the East Village that was the scene of a big uprising in 1991 when a decision was made to evict the park's homeless in order to renovate; today, the park is pretty and quiet, but is still home to many who have no where else to go.

New York City's recreation and park area is for dog lovers and their four-footed companions, but you have to become a member for a nominal fee.

Amidst other galleries showcasing the postmodern and avant-garde, NYU's Grey Gallery offers solid 19th- and 20th-century artworks.

A century ago the Bowery's music halls, theaters and upscale joints drew folks from all over the city, but these days it's a bit of a skid row... though parts of the area seem on the upswing again.

One of New York City's favorite jazz clubs that features internationally- known artists for one week gigs.