Central Park is a haven for New Yorkers; it provides a much needed dose of nature, managing to maintain serenity while offering an exciting playground for all the tightly packed city dwellers.
A ride on one of the ferry boats that tour around Lower Manhattan is one of the best ways to see some of New Yorks historical landmarks and icons.
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design.
Central Park is at the very heart of New York City, just past Times Square and spans a huge section of Manhattan.
New Venus Restaurant is great place for breakfast.
The Dugout is most definitely a hidden gem up to this point.
Instead of going to the top of the Empire state building, check out the much better view from the top of the Rockefeller.