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A trip to the Big Apple isn’t complete without a visit to the Empire State Building. Long considered one of the top things to do in New York, if not the United States as a whole, the Empire State Building is an architectural marvel. From the stunning Art Deco lobby to the 86th-floor observation deck, there’s plenty to see. Make sure you stop by the 2nd and 80th-floor galleries to see how this magnificent building came to be.

Central Park is an oasis of green space in the middle of the city. Explore the history of the North Woods. Enjoy plants and trees from ancient England in the Shakespeare Garden. Experience ice skating with a backdrop of the magnificent skyline in the winter. Stroll under a canopy of elm trees at the Mall & Literary Walk. Plan your visit in the spring to start the new season with a rejuvenating yoga session. You’ll feel relaxed and refreshed after spending time in New York City’s giant backyard.

Learn how the 193 member countries of the United Nations work together for a better world at the United Nations Headquarters. Take a guided tour of the impressive campus. Witness the rooms where key meetings take place, including the Security Council Chamber and the General Assembly Hall. If you’re in town to do business at the United Nations, our hotel in NYC puts you just 0.3 miles away from the campus.

Experience the sky like never before at the Summit at One Vanderbilt, which is so much more than an observation deck. There’s no thrill like the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Levitation ledges that hang 1,100 feet (about the height of the Empire State Building) over bustling NYC. The sky-high outdoor terrace offers panoramic views that stretch 80 miles in all directions. And the external, glass-bottomed elevator takes you even higher if you dare.

Ready for some retail therapy? Head over to Fifth Avenue, where you’ll discover enough stores to keep you busy all day. Shop classic fashion brands like Burberry, houseware brands like Marimekko, and sportswear staples including Sweaty Betty, lululemon, and The North Face. You’ll find the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the Guggenheim Museum near Fifth Avenue, too.