Plan Your Travel To York
Places To Visit In York
The Museum at FIT
The Museum at FIT is part of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan, New York and was initially started as the Design Laboratory for the university. Over time as its collection of clothing, textiles and accessories grew, it was decided to turn it into a museum to entice interest amongst the general public about fashion. With a collection of over 50,000 garments and accessories dating from the 18th century till present, the Museum at FIT specializes in showcasing contemporary fashion as well as historically significant clothing and accessories. Their impressive collection means that the museum frequently rotates its exhibits and visitors can make multiple visits to the museum and be rewarded with new exhibits each time.
Out of the three viewing galleries, one is permanently reserved for showcasing faculty and student projects which gives the museum an added medium to interact with visitors. Its ever expanding collection spanning more than 250 years of fashion, coupled with the fact that the museum is free to visit, makes it one of the hidden gems of New York city’s museum trail.
Read More
The Museum of Modern Art
Popularly known as MoMA, the Museum of Modern Arts of Midtown Manhattan was founded in 1929 and has a reputation of being the most influential and largest museums across the globe.
It plays a significant role in collecting and upholding modern art including contemporary painting, design, architecture, drawing, photography, sculpture, electronic media, film, prints, and illustrated books. The evolving collection includes nearly two hundred thousand contemporary and modern art, three hundred thousand books, exhibition catalogs, over forty thousand ephemera files, and over a thousand periodical tiles. You need to book tickets in advance –USD 25 for adults, USD 18 for seniors above 65, USD 18 for those with a disability, and USD 14 for students. Kids aged 16 and below can enter free of cost. Open throughout the year from 10:30 AM till 5:30 PM, except on Christmas and Thanksgiving, the museum has eateries namely MoMA PS1, Terrace Café, Café 2, and The Modern.
Read More
The New York Public Library
One of the best free attractions in NY city is the New York Public Library. It is the second largest public library in the US and the fourth largest in the World.
The New York Public Library is the largest marble structure ever built in the US. This magnificent building has a manuscript of just about every author. The main reading room in the library is all the more awe-inspiring with its coffered ceiling.
The Noguchi Museum
The Noguchi Museum in Queens, New York, is one of the few museums that has been established and self curated by the very artist whose works are on display in it. Built to showcase the sculptures, architectural models, designs, drawings and life of Japanese sculptor Isamu Noguchi, this museum property was first bought over by him in the 1970s when it was still an old gas station. It was subsequently converted into a museum and sculpture garden, undergoing major renovations in the 2000s again.
The museum now holds multiple viewing galleries, a gift shop and the sculpture garden which is accessible all throughout the year. Visitors should also look out for the furniture and art pieces dotted around the museum which were constructed to commemorate the 75 year old tree in the garden which was chopped down due to the danger it posed to the museum building. An artist collective from Detroit used the wood from the tree to make sculptures, furniture and amenities for the museum, and further add to the eclectic experience that is the Noguchi Museum.
Read More
The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park, Queens
The beach at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, also called ‘The People’s Beach’, is one of the city’s oldest planned recreational beaches. Built in the 1930s and named after Jacob A. Riis, a noteworthy journalist and social reformer, the people’s beach still holds historic value and has been the site of activism ever since.
The magnificent bathhouse from the 1930s is one of the major attractions and forms the backdrop for visitors enjoying their time on this relatively quiet beach. There is also a 4 faced clock built in 1891 which can be found on the boardwalk.Unlike the nearby Rockaway Beach stretch, this beach is relatively small (about 1 mile) and much calmer. Swimming here is allowed only with lifeguards present from 10 AM to 6 PM and the beach is open between May and September. Jacob Riis park is accessible by bus, subway and ferry and both locals and tourists come for the newly set up Riis Park Beach Bazaar (open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM) which has tons of food and drink options along the beach.
Read More
The Skyscraper Museum
Occupying 5800 square-feet ground floor area of the multipurpose building in Battery Park City, Skyscraper Museum was founded in 1996 but relocated after the 9/11 attacks in 2004. Designed as pro-bono by Roger Duffy, the museum in Lower Manhattan has an amplified interior with 10 feet height arranged by polished stainless steel covering on ceiling and floor that creates an illusion of infinite vertical space. Open from 12 noon till 6 PM, the general admission costs USD 5, USD 2.50 for seniors and students and free for kids below 12, military, veterans, disabled visitors with caregivers, police and fire workers.
The guided group tours are catered at non-public hours i.e. from 10 AM till 6 PM on Monday-Tuesday and 10 AM till 12 noon from Wednesday till Sunday. The history of Height gallery displays the 36-feet mural featuring history of architecture heights with color-coded photographs. The First Skyscrapers/ Steel Skeletons shows the construction site, workers and cranes working for the City Investing Building in pictorial representation. Through exhibitions, World Trade Center History shows the design, conception and construction of the towers during 1960-70, the destruction and the rebuilding at Ground Zero. The Original Twin Towers and the skyline featuring the earliest buildings till date in New York, the tallest models of the world, Chesko mini models and the Supertall Wall are also noteworthy features of the museum.
Read More
The Studio Museum in Harlem
The Studio Museum in Harlem promotes, curates and displays art created by artists of African descent. Established in 1968 by a diverse group of founders to make accessible and showcase African and African American culture to the community and the general public, the museum started off in a rented loft and in 1982 was moved to its own building in Manhattan which remains its current location. The museum, in its effort to engage the local African American community, hosts a highly coveted artist-in-residence program that has produced over 100 graduates who have gone on to become well established artists.
There are also frequent panel discussions, talks and educational programming organised inhouse and at remote locations by the museum. Its permanent collection holds over 2000 paintings, sketches, pastels, mixed media works and installations created by the resident artists as well as other notable artists of the African community, giving visitors a comprehensive look into contemporary Black culture and its historical background.
Read More
The US Open tennis tournament
The US Open tennis tournament takes place every year during August-September in Flushing Meadows –Corona Park, one of the major summer Grand Slam venues of New York City.
Since 1978, the USTA (United States Tennis Association) Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in Queens has been organizing the tennis tournaments on the hardcourt of the Louis Armstrong Stadium that can accommodate over 100,000. Watching a nail-biting match in any of the three stadiums including the Arthur Ashe Stadium that is the largest in the world, will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Besides, the 33 acrylics surfaced courts with deco turf cushioning make the stadiums perfect for annual tennis championships of New York State High School. You can catch the charitable exhibition tennis matches and festivities of Kids’ Day in honour of late Arthur Ashe before the US Open commences. To watch tennis maestros like Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Bruno Soares in action, paying a ticket that starts at USD 208 will be worth every penny.
Read More
Thunder Ridge Ski Area
Thunder Ridge ski area is the most convenient place for New Yorkers to get their fill of skiing. Just over an hour away from the city, this small ski area attracts skiers and snowboarders from all across the New York area and despite getting relatively less snowfall, it has snow making capabilities which can cover 90 percent of the mountain.
For its size, Thunder Ridge offers a surprisingly large variety of slopes and difficulty levels ranging from ‘Bunny Trails’ to ‘Black Diamonds’. This, combined with the fact that it is open at night too, makes Thunder Ridge Ski Area a very popular destination for young skiers as well as those just starting to learn how to ski. There are also skiing and snowboarding courses available on request.
Read More
Times Square
Commonly called "The Crossroads of the World", Times Square is located in Central Manhattan at the intersection of Broadway and the Seventh Avenue. Times Square has been a popular attraction for over a century.
The sights of Times Square are nothing like you will see anyplace else. The neon signs blazing, the music originating from the in vogue bars and bistros, and a great many individuals who throng the Square throughout the entire year make Times Square a most loved destination for occupants and voyagers alike. There are a certain stores that are a must visit, such as the Disney Store. There are several restaurants and cafes where you can sit and just enjoy the starry Ambience. People often see the real life celebrities here, however if they don't, they can always see their wax replicas in Madame Tussauds Wax Works. NBC Studios is another major attraction here. The area is best known for its shopping scene with stores being open till 2:00 in the night including the city's favourite Forever 21 store. Visit it on the 31st and witness the distinct New Year's eve ball dropping which is almost magical at midnight and marks a beginning of a fresh year filled with hope, energy and celebration.
Read More
York Travel Packages
View All Travel Packages York
Nearby Places York
Browse Package Collections
Browse Hotel Collections
