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1. Empire State Building
- Classic skyscraper offers great views from its observatory
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2. Rockefeller Center
- Commercial center, home to great entertainment
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3. Museum of Modern Art
- Cutting-edge museum with huge selection of contemporary art
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4. Grand Central Terminal
- Historic transportation hub
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5. Radio City Christmas Spectacular
- Rockette Christmas event at Radio City Music Hall
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6. Empire State Building Observatory
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7. Morgan Library
- Elegant museum packed full of historic treasures
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8. HBO/Bryant Park Summer Film Festival
- Free movies in Bryant Park
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9. New York City Marathon
- Serious runner's event
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10. Christie's
- Auction house
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- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should New York City’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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