voco The Franklin New York Local Area

Discover the finest collections of art, history, design, and culture from around the globe on a mile-long stretch of Fifth Avenue - the Museum Mile. Explore the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Museum of the City of New York, the National Academy Museum, Neue Galerie, and the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum. Stop at the El Museo del Barrio, devoted to Latino art and culture on the Uptown end.

Step outside the hotel onto peaceful streets lined with stately brownstone mansions. Shop for haute couture, catch world-class art exhibitions on Museum Mile, or treat yourself to dinner in a buzzing Manhattan brasserie.

Explore NYC's iconic 843-acre park with unique sights, including Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Alice in Wonderland statue. Enjoy peaceful contemplation in the Conservatory Garden. Take in views from Belvedere Castle and meet rare animals at the Central Park Zoo. Jog around the reservoir, ride the carousel, or dine at Tavern on the Green.

Housed in a landmark spiral cylinder designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the Guggenheim Museum displays a stellar collection of abstract art. As you explore its light-flooded galleries you’ll see work by Picasso, Chagall, and Kandinsky, while temporary exhibitions include gems such as Jackson Pollock’s masterpiece, Mural, on show in New York for the first time in 20 years.

The Jewish Museum is another highlight of Museum Mile, showcasing more than 4,000 years of Jewish history through some 30,000 works of art. You can tour the galleries to see anything from menorah candlesticks to wacky contemporary installations, join in on family workshops, or listen to concerts. There’s a store packed full of stylish gift ideas, and a kosher restaurant onsite too.

Shop along glamorous Madison Avenue, New York City's uptown fashion district. Stretching from East 57 to East 86 streets, the mile-and-a-half stretch of Madison Avenue features luxury boutiques, high-end designer shops, and off-the-runway fashion fronts. Explore jewelry designers, art galleries, restaurants, spas, and salons for a day of true NYC style.

Explore the extraordinary exhibitions and collections of modern and contemporary art at the Museum of Modern Art. Be inspired by beautiful works by iconic artists, including Claude Monet's Water Lilies, Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night, and Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. The MoMA fuels creativity and excites the soul with 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, and films.

Stroll down one of the most iconic avenues in New York City – Park Avenue – running through the heart of Manhattan. See stunning architecture and famous landmarks, including the Pan Am building and Grand Central Station. This popular tourist destination on the Upper East Side is lined with trendy restaurants, shops, and gorgeous brownstones.