The American Museum of Natural History Open in 1869. It hosts a revolving series of temporary exhibits, so there is always something new to see.

Broadway is the most famous theater district in the world and you should make every attempt to take in one of its shows. Its list of shows are timeless and sure to entertain. The Ed Sullivan Theatre was the home to the Ed Sullivan show for 23 years and hosted a 'who's who' in the entertainment industry.

Central Park is a New York City mainstay! The park is maintained by the Central Park Conservancy and has thousands of private donors who consider it their front yard. It is on 843 acres of city land between Fifth and Eighth Avenues and 59th and 110th Streets and is open to all. It is a place of pastoral splendor featuring lush foliage, rolling meadows, magnificent trees, lacy cast-iron bridges, lazy lakes, quiet glens and numerous playing fields.

Central Park Zoo contains more than 150 species and plenty of baby animals for the children to enjoy.

Children's Museum of Manhattan is an interactive museum designed for the children in mind and is a great place to visit for family outings.

The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers visitors a fascinating look into the immigrant experience and speaks to the hardships and challenges faced by immigrants passing through Ellis Island. It's well done interactive presentations and overall history is well worth the trip to the museum.

Housed on a retired World War II aircraft carrier docked in the Hudson River, this floating museum holds some of the most iconic air, space and sea vessels in history including the Space Shuttle Enterprise.

Home to many of the world's leading music, dance and theater organizations, Lincoln Center is jam-packed with programming throughout the year.

Manhattan Island is famous for its "uptown" and "downtown" neighborhoods that cater to people of arguably any background and persuasion and is the center of both the business and tourist districts in the city. Manhattan features many neighborhoods that cater to both.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a wealth of medieval art, horticulture and architecture with expansive views of the Hudson River and gardens styled after plots from the Middle Ages. It hosts a vast and diverse collection of over 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history.

The Museum of American Finance is the nation's only public museum dedicated to America's finances and financial history.

The Museum of Modern Art is the first museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art. MoMA has a diverse collection and has something for everyone, including kids.

With so much to see and do, a trip to New York City may seem a little overwhelming. The city is so big, mere words penned from a few local tour guides cannot capture the true essence of the city... there is simply too much to comprehend!

Explore the rich history of the most famous police force, housed in the NYPD's historic first precinct station house.

No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to the Historical Society Museum where four centuries of history, art and artifacts tell the story of American through the eyes of New York.