New York City

Remains one of the city's most beautiful—and popular—attractions, with thousands of people visiting every day. — Condé Nast Traveler

Located in the middle of the city’s densest borough, Central Park feels like a natural haven. — Condé Nast Traveler

Bowl in splendor, if you're lucky.  — Atlas Obscura

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.  — Atlas Obscura

Set within lush Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, the Cloisters museum and garden offers visitors an in-depth look at European medieval art, architecture, and culture. — Travel + Leisure

The National 9/11 Memorial Museum is located in lower Manhattan on the site of the World Trade Center. — Travel + Leisure

Those searching for a little peace and quiet would do well to spend a few hours at this verdant oasis. — Time Out

The project has transformed a chunk of the Brooklyn waterfront into an 85-acre expanse; several sections house unique attractions such as Jane’s Carousel, a restored 1920s merry-go-round, and others. — Time Out

It’s a jungle out there they say, and up here in The Bronx it really is. Bison, tigers, pandas, elephants, lemurs, leopards, African wild dogs, weird frogs. — The Telegraph

Relish in the fantastic views of both West Side Manhattan on one and the Hudson River and New Jersey on the other. — Afar Magazine

Covering 550 acres, and running from Battery Park at Manhattan's southern tip to 59th St in Midtown, the Hudson River Park is Manhattan's wondrous backyard. — Lonely Planet

Searching for a place to house a museum honoring American immigrants, Ruth Abram unearthed 97 Orchard Street. — Travel + Leisure

With a broad, sunny lawn and clusters of willow, cypress and sycamore trees, this pentagonal park occupies the heart of North Beach. — Michelin Guide

This stunning museum is... dedicated solely to presenting and interpreting the little-known art of Bhutan, Tibet, Nepal and other parts of the Himalayas. — Michelin Guide

330 acres of Olmsted/Moses parkland along the Hudson River. — Not For Tourists

A New York icon, the Brooklyn Bridge was the world’s first steel suspension bridge. — Lonely Planet

The holdings are housed in several buildings, including Jr's old home, linked by a contemporary structure designed by Renzo Piano. — Michelin Guide

Storytimes, craft and cultural projects, and poetry writing workshops are just some of the offerings on tap. — Time Out