Home to 30 grand stages where many of the world’s most enduring shows open. Stroll through Times Square and its banks of neon that blaze in the New York sky or take in one of the latest shows. Our concierge will be delighted to book tickets for you.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has over 12,000 different varieties of plants in a beautiful setting. They also have the largest collection of dwarf potted trees in the United States. Adults are just USD 5 and children under 16 are free.

Take a Harbor cruise around the island of Manhattan and see the magnificent views of the New York City skyline with a historical commentary. Schedules vary seasonally; please contact our Concierge for details.

Chelsea Piers is NYC's favorite place to play for people of all ages. It features activities for everyone: skating rinks, basketball courts, gymnastics, indoor soccer fields, batting cages, in-line skating, a health club, rock climbing wall and 40 lanes of bowling. Costs USD 25 per person.

Recently opened in its new Columbus Circle home in September 2008, the Museum of Arts and Design features an exceptional collection of objects that demonstrate current and historic innovation in art, craft and design.

Take a trip to the top of the Empire State Building located at 5th Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets. The observation deck on the 86th floor is open daily. Go early to avoid the crowds.

Located at 5th Avenue and 82nd Street for an extremely comprehensive collection of art and artifacts. Through May to October enjoy drinks on the roof surrounded by 20th century sculptures.

The Guggenheim Museum located at 5th Avenue and 89th Street was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and the building itself is an impressive sight. It houses contemporary art and avant-garde exhibits.

The Frick Collection at 70th Street and 5th Avenue is housed in a beautiful mansion built for industrialist Henry Clay Frick in 1913. It includes many wonderful furnishings and paintings by the Old Masters.

The Museum of Modern Art has reopened after a two and a half year renovation. It holds one of the most comprehensive collections of twentieth-century art in the world.

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferries are located at Battery Park. Take the ferry over to the Statue of Liberty for a fabulous water view. See Ellis Island where 17 million immigrants entered between 1862 to 1954.

The United Nations at First Ave and 46th Street has multilingual tours daily to the General Assembly, although you can visit the foyer and basement without a tour. Please contact our Concierge for tour times and reservations.

The New Museum is one of the nation’s leading showcases for the art of our time and New York City’s only museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art. The New Museum is located at 235 Bowery between Stanton and Rivington Streets.

5th Avenue is the place to see all the latest styles. Shop at Bergdorf Goodman, Cartier, Tiffany, or Saks 5th Avenue. Step into St Patrick’s Cathedral or wander through Rockefeller Center to take a break from shopping.

Another high class street, from 57th to 79th it is a parade of brand names from YSL, Versace, Armani and Donna Karan plus Barneys New York department store.

Spend the day strolling through SoHo, a district occupied by artists who preserved its elegant wrought iron architecture and initiated the fashion for loft living. Browse through the numerous trend setting boutiques and incredible art in its many galleries.

Jeffrey, the chic neat department store, has led the fashion stream into this otherwise industrial area. Posh Jeffrey caters to the Barney’s crowd in a more intimate style.

Downstairs from Mandarin Oriental, the Shops at Columbus Circle offers an exciting selection of prestigious retailers, a distinctive gourmet market and world-class cultural and entertainment destinations.

Bar Boulud is one of Chef Daniel Boulud’s latest ventures, serving up down-home French cuisine, a charcuterie bar where guests can choose from superb cold meats and pâtés, and wine tastings. Conveniently located near Mandarin Oriental, New York and Lincoln Center.

Ago, Chef Agostino Sciandri’s first restaurant in Manhattan, serves rustic-style Italian food in an elegantly casual space with exposed brick walls and hand-finished wood paneling.

Corton presents modern French cuisine blended with tradition of classical cuisine. Located in Tribeca.

Park Avenue reinvents not only its menu, but also its interior design each season. The seasons appropriately influence the menu, highlighting the best ingredients.

Chef Scott Conant brings an unwavering passion to creating food that is unexpected and soulful. Scarpetta features seasonally-inspired Italian dishes with farm-fresh ingredients and clean, earthy flavors that pay homage to Conant’s heritage and time in Italy.

Chef/Owner Alain Allegretti brings the tastes and traditions of Southern France to New York City at Allegretti. Allegretti presents a menu inspired by the cuisine of the French Riviera that will rotate seasonally to feature ingredients at the peak of their freshness.

Located on Pier 86 at the Hudson River is a 900-foot aircraft carrier built in 1943 which now houses an exciting interactive museum. An 8 minute drives from the hotel.

The Bronx Zoo is the largest city zoo in the country with more than 6,000 animals. Don’t miss the Congo Gorilla Forest.

Located at 550 Madison Ave and 56th Street is a fun place for children to create video games, produce TV shows and even operate a robotic arm.

World famous toy emporium, originally opened in 1870 and is now situated on 5th Avenue.

Explore downtown’s fleet of historic ships.

A magical world of dolls, books and toys.

Exhibits just for kids at the MoMA.

If it's tennis you're looking for, the Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club is just 5 minutes away. Five courts, both indoor and outdoor, are available day and night.

Chelsea Piers is NYC’s favorite place to play for people of all ages. It features activities for everyone: skating rinks, basketball courts, gymnastics training center, indoor soccer fields, batting cages, an outdoor ice skating rink, an Extreme Park for aggressive in-line skating, a health club with a 25-yard swimming pool, basketball courts, sand volleyball, boxing ring, the world’s longest indoor running track, a rock climbing wall, cardio and strength-training equipment, a golf club with 52 heated hitting stalls and a 40-lane bowling center.

There are over 150 beaches on Long Island, both bay side and facing the Atlantic. It is warm enough to swim in from July to September and the more accessible beaches can be very crowded in the summer. The beaches feature sand dunes, trails, miles of boardwalk, and some are supervised. In the summer many of New York’s biggest outdoor concerts are staged on Jones Beach.

The Crystal Springs Golf Club is recognized as one of the finest golf facilities in the northeast United States. When Crystal Springs opened in 1992, it was rated among the top 25 new golf courses in America by Golf Digest. It is also considered the most challenging layout in New Jersey. Crystal Springs is approximately 55 miles, an hour and half drive, from the hotel in Vernon, New Jersey. For any booking arrangements our Concierge will be pleased to assist.