Where: Intersection of Gansevoort & Washington Streets (southern end). 34th Street and 12th Avenue (northern end)

What: Bring your walking shoes for this gem of a park unlike any other. This used to be an above ground train line that was abandoned for decades before it's rebirth as one of the country's only elevated urban parks. This is a chance to escape some of the heat and enjoy waterfront breezes while you see NYC in a way unlike any other, with unmatched views of the New York skyline, Hudson River and New York streetscape. Don't forget to descend along the many access points along the way to explore the vibrant and unique neighborhoods of the Meatpacking District, Chelsea and Hudson Yards.

The walk whet your appetite? Need to wet your whistle? You're in luck because there are tons of great bars and restaurants along the route, as well as seasonal pop up options on the High Line itself. Here are some of our favorites (listed from south to north), but feel free to explore and let us know if you find something we should try!

• The Standard Biergarten (848 Washington at 13^th Street)
• Chelsea Market (75 9th Ave at 15^th Street)
• Trestle on Tenth (212 10^th Ave at 24^th Street)
• Friedman's (450 10^th Ave at 35^th Street)

How Long: 1-4 hours, depending on how far you walk and how long you spend wandering through (or eating your way through) the neighborhoods along the way

Fun fact: The High Line's planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew on the out-of-use elevated rail tracks during the 25 years after trains stopped running. The species of perennials, grasses, shrubs and trees were chosen for their hardiness, sustainability, and textural and color variation, with a focus on native species. Many of the species that originally grew on the High Line's rail bed are incorporated into the park's landscape

Get to the Statue Ferry line EARLY! It's one of the most visited sites in the City and will be crowded.

Where: Liberty Island. Purchase ferry tickets from Statue Cruises at Battery Park in Manhattan or Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Purchase advance ferry tickets at www.statuecruises.com. If you arrive early, and don't need guaranteed crown or pedestal access, you probably don't need to purchase in advance.

When: Year-round. The ferry schedule changes seasonally, so check www.statuecruises.com/schedule to see the schedule during your stay.

How Much: Here are prices for the basic ticket, with no pedestal or crown access. Includes ferry and admission to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

• Adult: $18
• Child (ages 4-12): $9
• Child (under age 4): FREE
• Senior: $14

How Long: 3-5 hours, not including time spent in line before you board the ferry. This includes Ellis Island. You don't have to visit Ellis Island, but it is worthwhile.

Amenities: Museum, cafe, gift shop, bathrooms, ranger desk. Snacks and bathrooms are available on the ferry as well.

Some other tips:

Buy crown tickets at least three months in advance

Do you want to climb up to the Statue of Liberty's crown? If so, tickets are limited and will likely sell out months in advance. You may need to reserve at least six months in advance for summer or other peak times.

It's a strenuous climb, so climbers should be in good physical condition. Children must be at least 48 inches (1.2 meters) tall.

Link: https://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/visit-the-c...

Consider CityPASS

The Statue of Liberty is one of the attractions included in the New York CityPASS. If you are planning to visit other top NYC attractions, such as the Empire State Building, American Museum of Natural History, and the 9/11 Memorial Museum, you can save more than 40% on admission with CityPASS.

CityPASS does not include admission to the crown or pedestal. However, a limited number of free pedestal admissions are available on a first-come-first-serve basis to CityPASS holders. We received pedestal tickets by arriving as the first ferry was loading, without having to ask.

Link: http://www.citypass.com/new-york

Pay your reverent respects to the victims of 9/11 at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Reflect before the quiet fountains where the Twin Towers once stood, and learn about the heroes, sacrifices, and ongoing impact of the tragic 2001 attacks.

Step into the 9/11 Memorial Museum, where historical exhibits convey the shock, horror, and disbelief felt around the nation—and the world—as the World Trade Center towers fell. Walk through a solemn gallery to see portraits of the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks of September 11, 2001 and of the bombing on February 26, 1993. Learn about each person as you study photographs, and listen to audio remembrances recorded by family and friends.

In Foundation Hall, gaze at preserved sections of the building’s retaining wall and the stairway known as the “Survivor’s Stairs,” used by hundreds to escape to safety. Dynamic media displays present the day's events, and a recording studio gives you the chance to share your own stories and memories of 9/11.

Outside, in the 9/11 Memorial Plaza, visit 2 dark reflecting pools—each nearly an acre (0.4 ha) in size—set in the footprints of the Twin Towers. The names of victims are engraved in bronze panels around the pools, and waterfalls cascade peacefully down illuminated walls. It's a powerful and sobering monument to the national tragedy that took place here, and a moving and dignified tribute to the thousands of lives lost.

Spend the day savoring the rich, varied collection of The Museum of Modern Art. What sprung from an initial gift of 8 prints and 1 drawing, MoMA’s expansive selection now showcases more than 150,000 contemporary and modern paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints.

Bypass the line and enter into the masterfully designed, high-ceiling museum space, and head into the true heart of the MoMA—the 4-story Marron Atrium—offering stellar views of the well-loved sculpture garden.

Make your way to examine the swirling blue sky of Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night. Next, Salvador Dali’s melting collection of clocks in The Persistence of Memory promises to pull you in, while the creativity behind Warhol’s famed Campbell’s Soup Cans is certain to inspire any museumgoer.

Stroll the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden to admire examples of modern sculpture like Picasso’s Monument, a striking steel piece meant to memorialize poet Guillaume Apollinaire. An informative audio program can accompany your journey through the collection, allowing you to listen to the commentary and criticisms by dozens of curators and artists alike.

Italian ? Take the Hard Times Tour!

Irish? Take the Irish Outsiders Tour!

The Tenement Museum preserves and interprets the history of immigration through the personal experiences of the generations of newcomers who settled in and built lives on Manhattan's Lower East Side, America's iconic immigrant neighborhood; forges emotional connections between visitors and immigrants past and present; and enhances appreciation for the profound role immigration has played and continues to play in shaping America's evolving national identity.

There are three ways to visit the Tenement Museum -

Tour the building and visit the restored apartments and businesses of past residents and merchants from different time periods

Meet the residents (played by costumed interpreters) who lived at 97 Orchard Street

Walk the neighborhood and discover the Lower East Side and the way immigrants helped shaped the area and its culture.

Combine a building tour with a walking tour for a comprehensive museum experience.

TICKET PRICES

Adults: $25

Students: $20

Seniors (65+): $20

Members: Free