Museum Mile, on the Upper East Side of New York City, presents visitors with some of the best art the world has to offer. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a New York City landmark. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the building itself is a work of art. Special exhibitions, lectures, performances and classes are regularly offered and change frequently. The Guggenheim houses several private collections of the 20th and 21st century, including Impressionist, Surrealist, and Conceptual art.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave.
New York, New York 10128-0173
212-423-3500
guggenheim.org
According to "The New York Times," "The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's premier cultural institutions." European masterworks are housed behind a Beaux-Arts facade; the American Wing holds paintings, sculptures, furniture and glass while the arms and armor collection "is among the world's most comprehensive." Founded in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum contains more than two million works of art from all parts of the globe and 5,000 years of history. It also offers concerts, lectures, kids' programs and classes. Special exhibitions change regularly.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave.
New York, New York 10028-0198
212-535-7710
metmuseum.org
Covering 843 acres, Central Park could be a destination itself. Fifty-eight miles of walkways, 25 million annual visitors, a zoo, dense woods, a lake and a meadow means that Central Park has something for everyone. "New York" magazine named it one of New York City's "Top 10" attractions. Sports' programs, guided tours, a carousel and 23 dog-friendly areas offer visitors options. Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center houses over 1,400 animals ranging from polar bears to ants. Little ones will love the Tisch Children's Zoo and its kid-friendly exhibits. Nature lovers revel in the conservatory garden or the grounds of Belvedere Castle. Carriage rides, concerts and plays add up to days of activities.
Central Park Conservancy
14 E. 60th St.
New York, New York 10022
212-310-6600
centralparknyc.org
When Archbishop John Hughes proposed building a new cathedral, the area was far outside New York City's center and considered wilderness. Despite the controversy, Hughes persisted and helped erect the "largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States." A haven in a city known for its hustle and bustle, St. Patrick's Cathedral provides respite for the religious and secular visitor. Stained-glass windows, grand spires and dramatic pipe organs are continually added or renovated to maintain the integrity of the building.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
460 Madison Ave.
New York, New York 10022
212-753-2261
saintpatrickscathedral.org
