The Metropolitan Museum of Art
5th Avenue at 82nd Street, Manhattan, New York City, NY 10028

New York's most popular tourist attraction contains approximately three million exhibits making planning a necessary part of any visit. Superb floor plans and descriptions of installations and exhibits are available in the Great Hall.

The Guggenheim Museum
5th Avenue at 88th Street, New York City, NY 10128

This beautifully constructed building is a work of art in itself. Visitors start at the top and spiral down and around the building viewing artefacts on the way. The recent addition of a ten-story wing makes the Guggenheim's collection one of the largest in New York. Closed Tuesdays.

Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street, New York City, NY 10019

'MOMA' is one of the most popular galleries in the United States. Loved for its simplistic lay out, superb collections, people friendly atmosphere and annual retrospectives. Some of the world's finest art is on display here including Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' and Monet's panelled 'Water Lilies'. Closed Wednesday.

The Cloisters
Fort Tyron Park, Washington Heights, New York City, NY 10040

Medieval art and architecture. Part of the Metropolitan Museum. Open Tuesday to Sunday. 09:30am - 5:30pm. Closes at 4:45pm November to February.

Empire State Building
5th Avenue and 34th Street, New York City, NY 10118

Built in 1931 as an office complex it was said to help pull New York out of the depression. King Kong climbed it in 1933 and it is still open today for vertigo free visitors. Go early in the morning or late in the day to avoid queuing. Open daily.

Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island, New York City, NY

New York's gift from the French in 1886, the Statue of Liberty stands 151 feet high. Lifts and steps take visitors to the top but queues can be extremely long. Go in the morning and be prepared to spend most of the day waiting, particularly during the summer.