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Thursday, 13 May 2010 17:52
Sure, the 86th floor Observatory at the Empire State Building is the original place to go for an eagle's-eye look at New York, and it's located atop a global icon. But at 70 stories up, the observation deck at TOTR affords a spectacular vista of Central Park without the crazy lines. Plus, the sprawling subterranean mall at 30 Rock offers amenities like shopping and eating. Advantage: Top of the Rock.
Thursday, 13 May 2010 18:01
Many people visit New York City exclusively for FAO Schwarz, the grand children’s store that has been serving awed kids and generous parents for more than a century. New Yorkers often prefer their own neighborhood shops, but this is where dreams can come to life—like the toy soldier that stands guard shaking hands with young shoppers, and the enormous stuffed elephants and giraffes that children can fearlessly pet.
Thursday, 13 May 2010 18:06
Rumor has it that Manhattan boasts a large swath of greenery somewhere or other—but frankly, we’re too busy in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park to check it out. Let’s not mince words: Prospect Park might be the single best place in New York.
 
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