DK Travel : New York

With its skyscrapers, great museums, and bright lights of Broadway, New York is a city of superlatives. There are countless sights that have to be seen, but a handful are truly definitive of the city. These highlights illustrate the very best.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine

The world’s largest cathedral was begun in 1892 and is still a work in progress. The part-Romanesque, part-Gothic building is impressive for its stonework, enormous nave, bay altar windows, and rose window. The seat of New York’s Episcopal archdiocese, the church is the scene of many avant-garde musical and theatrical events (see Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine).
Central Park

I always bicycle or jog here!
Central Park

The masterwork of Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, Central Park, like a Coor and Crenshaw course, was simply built according to the land.
Central Park

The vast swath of green provides an 843-acre respite from the concrete of the city. The man-made park took 16 years and more than 500,000 trees to complete.
Central Park

The 843-acre swathe of green that provides recreation and beauty for more than two million visitors each year.
Central Park

Myriad activities for kids include storytelling, carousel rides, bike riding, boating, ice skating, nature workshops, and guided walks. The Wildlife Center is excellent, not too large in size, and the Tisch Children’s Zoo allows petting and feeding of farm animals.
Century

Irwin Chanin’s second twin tower, the tallest on the block, and an Art Deco icon.
Chanin Building

One of the great early Art Deco skyscrapers (c.1929) notable for its terra-cotta frieze and bronze band illustrating the theory of evolution.
Charles’ Southern Style Kitchen

Famous fried chicken, ribs, and collard greens can’t be beat at this tiny no-frills and very popular spot.
Chelsea Bistro & Bar

A romantic bit of Paris in Chelsea, with a candlelit terrace and sophisticated bistro menu.

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