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New York for history buffs

The places where context changes what you see, and where taking a little longer pays off.

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  1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art01New York · attractionThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Metropolitan Museum of Art rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  2. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)02New York · attractionMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA)Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  3. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island03New York · attractionStatue of Liberty & Ellis IslandStatue of Liberty & Ellis Island rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  4. A Broadway Show04New York · experienceA Broadway ShowA Broadway Show rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  5. Apollo Theater & Harlem05Harlem · experienceApollo Theater & HarlemApollo Theater & Harlem rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  6. The Met Cloisters06Washington Heights · attractionThe Met CloistersThe Met Cloisters rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  7. 9/11 Memorial & Museum07New York · attraction9/11 Memorial & Museum9/11 Memorial & Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  8. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum08Upper East Side · attractionSolomon R. Guggenheim MuseumSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  9. Whitney Museum of American Art09Meatpacking District · attractionWhitney Museum of American ArtWhitney Museum of American Art rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  10. Lincoln Center10Upper West Side · attractionLincoln CenterLincoln Center rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  11. Foods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food Tour11Greenwich Village · experienceFoods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food TourFoods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food Tour rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  12. Grand Central Terminal12Midtown Manhattan · attractionGrand Central TerminalGrand Central Terminal rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  13. New York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)13Midtown Manhattan · attractionNew York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)New York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  14. American Museum of Natural History14Upper West Side · attractionAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryAmerican Museum of Natural History rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  15. West Village & Stonewall15West Village · neighborhoodWest Village & StonewallWest Village & Stonewall rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  16. Grand Central Oyster Bar16New York · restaurantGrand Central Oyster BarGrand Central Oyster Bar rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  17. Empire State Building17New York · attractionEmpire State BuildingEmpire State Building offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  18. Katz's Delicatessen18New York · restaurantKatz's DelicatessenKatz's Delicatessen offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  19. Brooklyn Bridge Walk19New York · experienceBrooklyn Bridge WalkBrooklyn Bridge Walk offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  20. New York CityPASS20New York · passNew York CityPASSNew York CityPASS offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  21. Rockefeller Center21Midtown Manhattan · attractionRockefeller CenterRockefeller Center offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  22. Greenwich Village22Greenwich Village · neighborhoodGreenwich VillageGreenwich Village offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  23. Wall Street & Charging Bull23Financial District · attractionWall Street & Charging BullWall Street & Charging Bull offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  24. Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour24Midtown Manhattan · experienceRadio City Music Hall Stage Door TourRadio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  25. St. Patrick's Cathedral25Midtown Manhattan · attractionSt. Patrick's CathedralSt. Patrick's Cathedral offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  26. Russ & Daughters26New York · restaurantRuss & DaughtersRuss & Daughters offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  27. The Plaza Hotel27New York · hotelThe Plaza HotelThe Plaza Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  28. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel28New York · hotelThe Carlyle, A Rosewood HotelThe Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  29. The Jane Hotel29New York · hotelThe Jane HotelThe Jane Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  30. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel30New York · hotelThe Beekman, a Thompson HotelThe Beekman, a Thompson Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  31. Top of the Rock31New York · attractionTop of the RockTop of the Rock offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  32. The High Line32New York · experienceThe High LineThe High Line offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  33. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum33Hell's Kitchen · attractionIntrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumIntrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  34. FDR Four Freedoms Park34Roosevelt Island · attractionFDR Four Freedoms ParkFDR Four Freedoms Park offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  35. Peter Luger Steak House35New York · restaurantPeter Luger Steak HousePeter Luger Steak House offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict