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Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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2. Museum at Eldridge Street
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4.5 based on 457 reviews
Historic 130 year old synagogue in the Lower East Side. $14 adults, $10 students/seniors, $8 children. Mondays are Pay As You Wish.
Reviewed By Belgo96 - Brisbane, Australia
This was my third visit to the Museum at Eldridge Street and I enjoyed it just as much as my previous visits. A visit here will give you a rich insight into the history of New York's early Jewish migrants and their lives in the Lower East Side. The synagogue was one of the very first synagogues erected by Eastern European Jews who migrated to the United States in the 1800s. It was built in 1887. The Moorish revival interior and valued ceiling provided a beautiful sanctuary for the migrants of the Lower East Side, especially when compared to the tenements that surrounded it. Sadly it fell into disrepair from 1955 until the 1980s, when a 20 year renovation project was undertaken to lovingly restore it to its former glory. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1996 and really deserves to be seen. The Museum’s most distinctive feature is an incredibly beautiful stained-glass window designed by artist Kiki Smith and architect Deborah Gans. While the restoration remained faithful to historical accounts of the synagogue’s 19th-century interior, the new window represents a bright future for the Museum. You can do a tour (optional) and the guides are passionate locals who add very authentic character to the experience. If you do not wish to join a tour you can wander around and read the information on the history and restoration in the museum, in your own time.
3. Front Room Gallery
Photography and Contemporary Art Gallery located in Manhattan's Lower East Side. The gallery's contemporary art program balances a strength in photography with contemporary painting and installation. Its directors Daniel Aycock and Kathleen Vance share an interest in environmental and social artworks and are specialists in the fields of photography and sculpture, respectively.
4. Art D'Aurelle
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
