Must See Sights and Landmarks in Edison Area

"Image Source This one is dedicated to serious romancing couples; here in the Metropolitan Museum of Art you will find ample artifacts from the Ancient Rome and even more from modern and contemporary era that has contributed to the museum’s collection. Well it’s not only the arts, there are other respites too, detour to the Balcony bar that overlooks the Great Hall. If you are planning a visit between May and late Fall you can also hit the rooftop bar and enjoy a couple of drinks together!"

"Designed by namesake architect Marcel Breuer (1902–1981), The Metropolitan Museum’s showcase for contemporary and modern art is the most elegant Brutalist building in NYC. Opened in 1966 as the home of the Whitney Museum, the Met Breuer’s granite-clad, inverted ziggurat form cantilevers over a sunken sculpture garden. In 2015, the Whitney decamped to its current Meatpacking District location, leasing the building to The Met for eight years."

"Head to the American Museum of Natural History if you’re with kids OR the Met for a few hours!. In the Met, I love the Egyptian temple, Musical Instruments, Armor, and pre-20th century art. Don’t miss the rooftop garden for amazing views. Bring your own yogurt for a Gossip Girl photo."

"A walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn Heights, across the East River, is such an authentic New York experience that it's often dramatized in movies and TV shows to set the scene. It's free and magnificent. Walk along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade on the Brooklyn side for spectacular views of Lower Manhattan and grab a hot dog from a street vendor on the Manhattan side of the bridge, just across from City Hall Park."

"Celebrated in songs and movies, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the city’s most iconic man-made wonders. Proudly looming over the East River, this historic bridge offers a scenic journey between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Since its completion in 1883, the bridge has attracted millions of tourists and locals to its stunning view overlooking Brooklyn and other city landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island."

"Spanning from the South Street Seaport to Brooklyn Heights, the famous Brooklyn Bridge has ushered New Yorkers across the East River since 1883. A must-see for any visitor to the Big Apple, the best way to experience the bridge is to take the 30-plus minute, 3,455-foot expedition and walk it. The view of Manhattan is incredible, suddenly making it easy to understand why decades of poets and painters have been fascinated by it."

"The 9/11 Memorial Museum is located at the 9/11 National Memorial and is probably one of the most emotional museums in New York. It is mostly located underground and displays debris from the former Twin Towers in addition to many of the personal belongings of those buried. Among them are fire trucks deformed by heat, a part of the antenna of the North Tower, a scorched elevator motor, the saving stone staircase (Survivor’s Staircase) as well as remains of sidewalks, street signs, bicycles and baby carriages that were in front of the World Trade Center."

"After you’ve seen the Statue of Liberty, head a bit north to see the 9/11 Memorial, a must for anyone’s New York itinerary. It will make you feel quite somber to be in the presence of such tragedy, but it’s absolutely worth the visit and helps you understand what New Yorkers have been through and why they are so resilient."

"The centerpieces of the Memorial are the Reflecting Pools, two massive cascading fountains set in the exact location that the twin towers stood. Inscribed around the bronze edges of the pools are the names of those who died on 9/11."

"Over almost a decade of construction between 2006 and 2015, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere took its place on the northwest corner of the World Trade Center site. “One World Trade Center” comes from the north skyscraper of the Twin Towers and as of 2019 is the sixth tallest building in the world at 541.3 metres. The height in feet is 1776, referring to the year the Declaration of Independence was signed, and you’ll rocket up 102 storeys in just 47 seconds."

"One of the newest activities in this list of top 10 New York attractions is the observation platform on top of the One World Trade Center. The OWTC is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and is close to where the Twin Towers once stood. OUR TIP: GO FIRST THING IN THE MORNING OR IN THE EVENING!"

"The One World Observatory is a great place to take in your first view of New York City. From here, you have awesome views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and New Jersey. Plus, by being here early in the day, you get to beat the crowds and have a more pleasant experience."

"Located next to the Statue of Liberty’s ferry dock, a sandstone fort became the first immigration station. Before Ellis Island opened, 8 million people passed through Castle Clinton. Originally built from 1808 to 1811 as a fort, the building transitioned from defense to immigration."

"First, it was where New York built a fort, Castle Clinton, to defend against the British in the War of 1812. In the second half of the 19th Century, before Ellis Island was built, the former fort structure was an immigrant depot."

"Times Square Church, located in Manhattan, is an interdenominational church that welcomes people from all Christian traditions. The church claims more than 8,000 people, representing more than 100 different nationalities, gather to worship together each week. The church describes itself as one that love is building in New York City, the nation and around the world by reaching out to the fatherless, the widows, the oppressed, the destitute, the addicted and the poor."

"Times Square Church is a non-denominational church located at 237 West 51st Street in the Theater District of Manhattan, New York City. Many people representing over one hundred nationalities gather to worship together every week."

"There’s so much to be charmed by at this seasonal Soho restaurant that leans into a Southern Italian menu: The space is snug and bright, the staff friendly and knowledgable, and the team here puts out a small but mighty menu. Hits like chargrilled quail with potatoes, tagliarini with nutmeg, and whatever the sole seasonal dessert option is change daily, but nearly always impress. Don’t hesitate to share an order of King’s addicting panisse, or fried chickpea flour cakes."

"King, in Soho, is helmed by two women who met at London’s iconic River Cafe. The pair have a simple and elegant approach to cooking, drawing inspiration from what’s in the market and their larder. Plates skew smaller, so be prepared to order a few."

"Sometimes, you just want to eat some crudo, burrata, and gnocchi under a bright red awning with some friends. The next time you’re in the mood for this kind of get-together in Chelsea, check out Puttanesca. The new Italian place has a bunch of patio seating along 8th Avenue and opens at 4pm Wednesday-Sunday for dinner."

"Another notable Italian-inspired restaurant, La Nonna is the story of an Italian chef who brought his love for creating dishes into the elegant neighborhood of New York City. This place is much more than a typical pizzeria, while the menu features, besides grilled pizza, a number of mouth-watering pasta dishes, meat or fish dishes, antipasti plates, and deeply Italian salads as well. The place is also suitable for private events, be it a birthday party, a shower, or graduation."

"The Dead Rabbit has voted the worlds best bar in 2016 and they have kept up their reputation for some of the best cocktails in NYC. The ground floor is their take on a traditional Irish pub with beers and whiskies and The Parlour is where the cocktail magic happens. A short walk from the Staten Island Ferry so an excellent place to end up after a trip to see the Statue of Liberty."

"Located in the financial district of New York this is one of the best bars in New York and this needs to be on your must visit list when in the city. In this bar you can drink like a boss!. The place once a 19th century tavern has been made up into a refined cocktail parlour."

"Not cheap, you're paying Financial District prices, but they make one of the best Irish Coffees you've ever had.” See all The Dead Rabbit reviews"

"If you are looking for a brunch spot with a beautiful ambiance and delicious bites, go to NOMO SoHo, a chic hotel with an outdoor restaurant that is a 3-minute walk from the Canal St. subway station. Before stepping into the restaurant, you will first walk through an archway beautifully decorated with seasonal plants, flowers, and fairy lights, which makes it the sought-after spot for many Instagrammers. An insider’s tip: you don’t have to eat there to access this beautiful walk."

"Nomo Soho is a hotel with an insta-worthy entrance as well as restaurant. I came here on a Thursday afternoon and there was hardly anyone around. It was easy for me to snap a few photos!"

"NoMo has to be one of the most Instagrammed restaurants in New York City. And for a good reason, I mean just look at it!. View this post on Instagram"

"P.F. Chang’s is a restaurant concept that honors the 2,000-year-old Asian tradition of wok cooking and believes in making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. With a Farm to Wok™ food philosophy at its core, P.F. Chang’s chefs hand-roll dim sum, hand chop and slice all vegetables and...Más"