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.

Gershwin Hotel

The bright red façade adorned with huge white abstract forms tells you that this is an arty, budget choice, popular with young visitors. Don’t expect frills, but rooms do offer TV and private baths.
Gigino’s at Wagner Park

Gigino’s delivers excellent Italian food from the Amalfi coast and dazzling views from the sophisticated dining room and the waterfront terrace.
Giorgio Armani

The New York flagship of the Italian master, known for his superb tailoring, offers a good range from his collection.
Giovanni da Verrazzano

The first European to sail into New York Harbor in 1524 was honored by fellow Italians with this 1909 statue by Ettore Ximenes.
Giselle

Four floors of designer clothing by European names such as Valentino, Escada, and Ungaro, promising 20 to 30 percent off retail.
Golden Unicorn

Dim sum is the star but all the dishes are well prepared in this crowded, third-floor restaurant. Go in a large group to enable more sampling.
Gondola Ride on Central Park Lake

Relax aboard the authentic, Venetian gondola as you glide out on the water and revel in the beauty of the park reflected in the lake and the city buildings ringing the park like a crown – the gondolier may break into song.
Goodburger "Home of the Goodburger"

Medium sized burger joint, very friendly staff ,helpful & approachable. Fresh delicious food cooked while you wait, & wow, believe me, it's worth the wait ! Best food we ate the entire holiday. Certainly a New York City Highlight.
Gotham Bar and Grill

A perennial favorite. Alfred Portale was one of the first with “vertical food,” delicious layers so artfully stacked you can hardly bear to disturb them. The new American fare is elegant, and the lofty, columned space is sophisticated and casual. The $20 three-course lunch is a great buy.
Gotham Comedy Club

An intimate setting with comics from Comedy Central and other shows.

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