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Broadway Theater Adventure
MainTour special feature - Major productions, concerts and special entertainment venues currently running on Manhattan. Special tips on where to find free and discount tickets.

Central Park
Special Feature - 840-acre wooded and landscaped parkland retreat in the midst of the big city. It extends from 59th to 110th sts and from Fifth Ave to Central Park West. The easy way to enjoy the park is to partake of a na buggy ride. They'll help you discover the many gardens, woodlands, lakes and other cool features of the park.

Tour American Museum of Natural History
Special Feature - Visit one of the biggest museums in the world with over a million artifacts in 42 exhibits halls. Many special changing exhibitions.

Tour Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Another MainTour Special Feature - This 14-acre complex is billed as the largest cultural arts center in the world. It first opened in 1962 and quickly became a resounding success.

Empire State Building

Madison Square Garden

Midtown Manhattan Museums

Midtown Manhattan Art Galleries

Garment District
The area bounded by 6th and 8th Ave and by 34th to 40th sts. This area accounts for about 1/3 of all clothing manufactured in this country. During normal business hours this neighborhood is one of the busiest in New York City.


Fashion Institute of Technology - schools, fashion exhibits, and museums - (212) 217-7999;

Grand Central Terminal
Free Guided Tour: Wedz 12:30PM at Main Level Info booth; (212) 935-3960; [ Railroad ]
42nd St and Lexington Ave. 79-acre center is the heart of the city's transportation net. Both the Conrail and Amtrak passenger stations are here, making it the busiest in the nation. 60 railroad track lanes lie across this 76-acre complex. Look for a wide variety of restaurants, shops and the art deco ceiling high overhead. A massive renovation was completed in 1998 that restored a lot of the splendor to this 1913 landmark.


MetLife Building - This 59-story building is one of the largest office buildings in the world. Located directly above Grand Central Terminal.

Other Midtown Manhattan services:

New York City Restaurant Guide - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
New York CityHotel Directory - Room search and reservation service.

Tour American Museum of Natural History
Special Feature - Visit one of the biggest museums in the world with over a million artifacts in 42 exhibits halls. Many special changing exhibitions.

American Craft Museum
40 W. 53rd St, New York, NY; (212) 956-3535;
Open: Tues-Sun 10AM-6PM; Admission: $5 Adult / $2.50 student / Free- Under 12;
Exhibits of artistic handicrafts of fabrics, ceramics, metals, wood and architecture.

Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 W 83rd St, New York, NY; (212) 721-1223;
Open: Wed-Sun 10AM-5PM (and open school holidays); Admission: $6 Adult / $3 Seniors;
Both permanent and changing exhibits to educate children about creativity in art, science and nature. Hands-on exhibits.

Little Church Around The Corner
Church of the Transfiguration (Episcopal); One E. 29th St (near Fifth Ave.); (212) 684-6770;
Open: Daily 8AM-6PM; Guided Tour: Sun 1PM; Donations;

Asia Society Galleries
725 Park Ave., New York NY; (212) 288-6400;
Open: Tues-Sun 11AM-6PM; Admission: $4 Adult / $2 Students; Free Every Thurs 6-8PM;
Rotating Asia art exhibits and cultural presentations.

Dahesh Museum
601 5th Ave, New York NY; (212) 759-0606; Open: Tues-Sat 11AM-6PM; Free Admission;
Museum is named for a Lebanese philosopher and art collector. Exhibits of 19th- and 20th century European art, paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints and decorative arts.

Japan Society
333 E 47th St, New York, NY; (212) 752-0824; Open: Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM; Admission Price varies;
Presents constantly changing exhibits of Japanese traditional and contemporary art. Film and cultural performing arts exchange.

Bellweather Group - Professional Meeting and Convention Planners

When completed in 1931 the Empire State Building was the tallest bulding in the world for over 40 years (today it ranks seventh). This Art Deco building soars 1,454 feet straight up and has 2 million square feet of office space, where over 20,000 people come to work each day. The building is made of Indiana limestone and granite trimmed with sparkling stainless steel.

Elevators run to the observatory on the 86th floor and to another circular glass-enclosed observation tower on the 102nd floor where visitors can see upto 50 miles on a clear day. However this is a very popular landmark, be prepared for long lines.

The building itself has been featured in over 100 movies, including its most famous role in the 1933 King Kong. In 1945, an US Air Force B-25 bomber crashed into the 78th and 79th floors without harming the structural integrity of the building.

Original art exhibits in the lobby depict the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World plus the Eighth Wonder of the Modern World, the Empire State Building. The top thirty floors are lit each night in festive seasonal colors throughout the year.

The best times to visit is either in the early morning when it is less crowded or at night when the city lights put on a dazzling display.

Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave, New York NY; (212) 736-3100;Lobby Exhibits Free;
Observation Tower Open: 9:30AM-Midnight; Admission: $7 Adult / $3 Child (5-12);

New York Skyride
Empire State Building; (212) 736-3100; Open: Daily 10AM-10PM;
Motion simulator ride takes you on a 17-minute tour around the city's skyline.

Located between Seventh and Eighth Aves. and 31st and 33rd sts, this complex originated in 1874. Today it can simultaneously run upto seven major event venues such sports, concerts, trade shows, conventions and other performing arts.

New York Knicks - NBA Basketball home court
New York Rangers - NHL Ice Hockey home rink.

Game Schedule and Online Event Ticket Purchase Center

Conde Nast Traveler Magazine - Special discount when you subscribe online!

Legoland California Mini-Vacation Getaway
Includes free tickets to one of several area theme parks. This MainTour vacation package lets you stay 3 days / 2 nights directly across the street from Legoland California at the new Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel (Free Bonus gift included).