(according to Citysearch)


1. Empire State Building
350 5th Ave, New York, NY
Meet the love of your life at midnight atop New York's most romantic skyscraper, a la "An Affair to Remember."

2. New York City Marathon
Sunday, 11/7 at New York Road Runners Club
Run through all five boroughs in a single day, while the whole city cheers you on.

3. Cafe Carlyle
35 E 76th St, New York, NY
Hear Eartha Kitt croon "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" or catch the musical magic of Bobby Short.

4. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge and take in a stunning view of Manhattan. Finish things off with a pie at this famed landmark.

5. Amateur Night at the Apollo
Wednesday, 7/28 at Apollo Theater
Spot the next Lauryn Hill before she hits the big-time at this Harlem institution.

6. Nathan's
1310 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Catch the Mermaid Parade at Coney Island; then grab a hot dog at the stand that made New York dogs famous.

7. Katz's Deli
205 E Houston St, New York, NY
Order a pastrami on rye and settle into the "When Harry Met Sally" table at this classic New York deli.

8. Daniel
60 E 65th St, New York, NY
Make reservations for the ultimate blowout dinner at this four-star restaurant with exquisite French cuisine and fabulous service.

9. Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park
50 Central Park S, New York, NY
Splurge for the Royal Suite overlooking Central Park and order the best room service of your life.

10. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation
Wednesday, 11/24 at 77th Street and Columbus Avenue
Skip the parade--instead stake out "Inflation Eve" and watch these fanciful creatures come to life.

“bonus items”

Central Park
59th St to 110th St, New York, NY
The most famous park in New York City provides 843 acres of greensward in the center of Manhattan.


The Kitano New York
66 Park Ave, New York, NY
A peaceful but tiny deluxe hotel.

Hotel Wolcott
4 W 31st St, New York, NY
This Beaux Arts beauty is a must-see.

Second Home on Second Avenue
221 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Perfect for novice New York visitors.

Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan: Park Row, near Municipal Bldg; Brooklyn: Cadman Plaza, New York, NY
Biking, blading or walking, the best way to appreciate the beauty of Manhattan and one outer borough is somewhere in between.

(according to Citysearch)