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.

Lowell

Luxurious and intimate, the Lowell exudes old-world charm in rooms and suites with wood-burning fireplaces, libraries, flowers, marble baths, and kitchens. Decor is an eclectic mix of French, Deco, and Oriental.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum

Guided tours inside a tenement building give an insight into the carefully researched lives of one of three families who lived here; a German-Jewish seamstress in 1874, an orthodox Jewish family from Lithuania in 1918, or a Sicilian Catholic family during the Depression in the 1930s.
LP&P

LP&P by Catherine Fung is romantic and sophisticated clothing for both women and their beloved canine friends. The playful spirit of LP&P is reflected in whimsically unique styles that suite a variety of tastes. Our signature item is our hand knits which are lovingly stitched for over a hundred hours. The LP&P label uses material of the highest quality , also for the conscientious, using biodegradable non-woven shopping bags and donating part of the canine collection proceeds to various animal friendly organizations.
Lucerne

The Upper West Side offers excellent value, and the Lucerne, housed in a 1903 building, is top of the list. It has a comfortable lobby, business and fitness centers, a rooftop terrace, and tasteful rooms with many amenities.
L’Impero

High-end Italian food served in a cozy dining room tucked away in Tudor City. Excellent prix-fixe menu, crowd-pleasing desserts, and outstanding service.
MAC Cosmetics

MUST buy cosmetics line!!
MacDougal Alley

These 19th-century stables for the fine homes on Washington Square North were converted into studios by artists early in the 20th century, causing the street to be known as “Art Alley de Luxe.” Among the residents were painter Guy Pene du Bois and sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, who established the first Whitney Museum in 1914 at 8 West 8th Street, adjoining her studio.
Macy's Group Tour

$10 per person, history of the world's largest department store and fashion updates.
Macy’s

Former whaler R. H. Macy founded the store in 1858 on 6th Avenue and 14th Street; the red star logo was from his tattoo, a souvenir of sailing days. Innovations included pricing goods a few cents below a full dollar and offering a money-back guarantee. The store was sold in 1888 and moved to the present building.
Macy’s

What can you say about the world’s largest store? Food to futons, the selection is vast. And Macy’s is a major part of the New York scene, from the annual spring flower show to Tap-O-Mania, when thousands of tap dancers converge on Herald Square.

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