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Menus, photos and reservations at stella34.com 54719_M3110056_NYC-OVG_Win-R1NYC OFFICIAL 1 VISITORS GUIDE 10/16/13 7:33 PM NYC & Co (Winter 2013-14) Single RH Pg Job #: 54719_M3110056_101 Mo/Wk: Dec Wk3 TRIM: 4 x 8.375” BLEED: (.25”) 4.25” x 8.625” SAFETY/LIVE AREA: (.375) 3.25” x 7.75 Art Dir: Matt (x:5167) Writer: Jackie(x:5320) Coord: Shaleah (x:1331) Production: Marilyn(x:5527) NYC Official Visitor Guide A Letter from the CEO of NYC & Company Dear Friends: New York City is proud to be the nation’s most-popular big city—there is always something new and exciting to do in the five boroughs for people of all ages, from visiting world-famous landmarks and attractions to exploring special places off the beaten path. NYC is always the perfect place to do some shopping. Festive markets and fairs pop up across the City every winter and, as the world knows, we also have the flagship stores and designer boutiques that make us a fashion capital year-round. But, of course, our annual winter traditions go beyond shopping. We have the world-famous ball drop in Times Square and other celebrations, such as the Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in Chinatown, New York City Ballet’s winter season celebration of Tchaikovsky, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden and Piers 92/94, the Bronx’s New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show and much more. This year New York City will help host a quintessential American tradition for the first time, Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. With countless people from around the country expected to come watch America’s greatest sporting event, we are rolling out the red carpet with a series of fan-friendly events. We are ready to show everyone that there truly is no place as diverse and exciting as New York City. For more information about what is happening here this winter, please visit nycgo.com. And once you are here, do not hesitate to stop by any of our Official NYC Information Centers. I hope you have a terrific stay in New York City. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, George Fertitta CEO NYC & Company 2 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide Experience dining designed with girls in mind! There’s even a Treat Seat ® for her doll. Make your dining reservations online at americangirl.com! Fun today. Memories forever! ® Call 877-247-5223 for reservations, or go to americangirl.com for details. R1300917_NY_VisitorGuide_QC.indd 1 10/28/13 12:06 PM ThisNYC isOfficial NYC Visitor Guide Table of Contents This is New York City The Boroughs 006 Must-See NYC 014 Events Calendar 018 NYC Essentials 027 Fast Facts 027 Official NYC Information Centers 028 Getting Here & Getting Around 030 Transportation 034 Accommodations 042 Shopping 071 Sightseeing & Tours 081 Arts & Entertainment 118 Museums & Galleries 144 Dining 162 Nightlife 215 Sports & Wellness 226 Services 233 Subway Map 040 Index 238 Index of Advertisers 240 Reader Reply Card 240 Coupons back Foldout Map back Key to Symbols A Wheelchair Accessible D Senior/Student Discount B Hearing Impaired Service E Kid-Friendly C Visually Impaired Service F Gratis/Free NYC event listings, exclusive deals, fun things to do and more. nycgo.com NYC & Company Chairman | Emily K. Rafferty Visitor information 212 484 1222 Advertising 212 484 5423 The NYC Official Visitor Guide is a publication of NYC & Company, Inc. 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This guide features tips on how to get the most out of your New York City visit, including how to get around, what to see and do and where to find special deals. For up-to-the-minute news and offers, visit nycgo.com. nycgo.com | facebook.com/nycgo 7 This is NYC Bartow-Pell Mansion captures 19th-century life in modern New York. MUSEUMS (p. 154) The Bronx url: nycgo.com | ilovethebronx.com Times area: Square 42 square miles population: 1.3+ million subway travel time from Times Square: 30 minutes The Bronx is brimming with different cultures and fun activities that are guaranteed to keep visitors of any age and interest satisfied. Families often flock to the 265-acre Bronx Zoo and its accompanying children’s zoo, while those looking for lush green head to the New York Botanical Garden’s indoor floral displays. Visit Wave Hill, where winding, some- times snow-dusted paths give way to sweeping views of the Hudson River, or test your balance on the ice rink in Van Cortlandt Park. Take a tour, too, at Yankee Stadium or with a guide from Tour America or SusanSez NYC Walkabouts. After a day of exploring, warm up inside one of Arthur Avenue’s authentic Italian restaurants and bakeries— some claim they have the best fresh-made provolone, pasta and biscotti outside of Italy. additional highlights: Arthur Avenue Retail Market | arthuravenuebronx.com Taste flavorful treats from Italian vendors at this classic indoor market. The Bronx County Historical Society | bronxhistoricalsociety.org | 718 881 8900 Preserves and promotes Bronx heritage through its archival library and two museums. The Bronx Museum of the Arts | bronxmuseum.org | 718 681 6000 Showcases contemporary art from many cultures; admission is free. New York Botanical Garden | nybg.org | 718 817 8700 The 250-acre garden features a stunning conservatory and special events. Van Cortlandt House Museum | historichousetrust.org | 718 543 3344 One of NYC’s distinguished houses of historical and architectural significance. 8 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide This is NYC Bargemusic offers intimate chamber performances on a renovated barge. ARTS (p. 124) Brooklyn url: nycgo.com | visitbrooklyn.org Times area: Square 71 square miles population: 2.5+ million subway travel time from Times Square: 25 minutes With more than 2.5 million residents, Brooklyn is NYC’s most populous borough—it would be America’s fourth-largest city on its own. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from downtown Manhattan, and you’ll find a place that has tremendous life and variety. Sports fans can see National Basketball Association team the Nets at the new Barclays Center; indie-rock aficionados can hear hip bands and shop for vintage duds in Williamsburg. Photographers will love the stunning skyline views in Brooklyn Heights, while nearby DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is packed with galleries and upscale furniture stores. Family-friendly Park Slope’s restaurants and cafes will please foodies, while there’s no better place for a relaxing stroll than picturesque Prospect Park, whose attractions include a zoo, two ice-skating rinks and even a natural forest. additional highlights: A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours | asliceofbrooklyn.com | 917 678 9733 Taste great pizza or, during the holidays, see stunning Christmas lights. BAM | bam.org | 718 636 4100 See great theater at this prestigious performing- and cinema-arts center. Brighton Beach | nycparks.gov | 718 946 1350 Though the beach is closed in winter, visit Russian shops, restaurants and nightspots.