I found Skyscape museum while walking in the area and trying to get out of heavy snow. I wasn't…read morefully sure what to expect but I left really happy we got to experience it. Skyscape is a really engaging and a well designed experience. Theres a lot to see and do, with interactive spy style missions that kept both me and my son entertained the entire time! My son was completely locked in the whole time and I was right there pretending I definitely understood the instructions on the first try. It's mostly a hands on experience, you're not just walking through exhibits, you're actually participating, solving challenges and learning as you go. Even better, it didn't feel crowded, which made it comfortable to move through at our own pace. We were able to go back and redo some of the exhibits we enjoyed, which made the experience even more fun the second (and third) time around. Overall, a great mix of entertainment and learning, especially for kids but enjoyable for adults too. 10/10. My son loved every second. I loved pretending I knew what was going on.

This was such a fun and unique experience! I surprised my boyfriend with this for his birthday, and…read morehe absolutely loved it. The challenges, puzzles, and games really make you think--you definitely have to process the clues carefully! There are multiple levels to complete, and throughout the experience you're asked questions that determine what type of agent you are, which was a really cool touch. It was challenging, but in the best way. Now that I understand how everything works, I definitely want to go back and do it again to see if I can do even better! If you're looking for something interactive, different, and a lot of fun, I highly recommend checking this place out. We'll definitely be back!

PROS: Ian Schrager design, style & vibe…read moreClean, beautiful lobbies & rooms (and great views from higher floors) Great location (Chrystie & Houston) convenient to subway and EV Loved the recessed/back-lit room, the smart controls for lights, shades and climate, as well as the modern shower with 1-way mirrored glass CONS: has a bit of a party/club atmosphere (especially if you like a quiet hotel). ex: starting at 5pm there is a stantion and bouncer for roof bar access more/less self-serve Yes, please note, while there is staff, you essentially check yourself in online and then at a kiosk upon arrival to get your key and similar for check-out (simply a key drop box), which is fine as long as you are aware. Unsure if you could get help with your luggage when arriving or leaving, but for sure don't expect that. Overall, a good stay and will come back.

I really enjoyed my stay at the public. The walkway up is a little hidden, with a nice garden that…read morefeels very serene. When you come in, you are greeted by a very aesthetically pleasing interior including the iconic escalators that were designed with care. I was a little frustrated because our room which was supposed to be ready at 3 pm wasn't ready till closer to 3:15 as it was going through cleaning inspections. I will say the room was VERY clean so at least there's that. We stayed in the loft and it offered a great amount of room, esp for a New York hotel. The floor to ceiling windows are gorgeous. I appreciate that you can fully black out the rooms with curtains for quality sleep. I loved the lighting in the rooms and the bathrooms. I also loved that the shower had a single on/off control button and full sized products in lieu of minis. The room comes with the basic towels, tp, iron and then also includes a steamer! There is an amenity room on each floor where you can get more towels, an ironing board, and filtered water. The lobby bar is so fun to hang out at in the evenings. I loved the large couches. The staff was also really nice both and check in and check out. They held our luggage on both ends and were very nice to deal with. Finally, the location is amazing. You are close to so many bars and restaurants without being stuck in the hustle and bustle of midtown. Overall I really enjoyed my stay at the public. I would recommend to anyone traveling to New York!

Top of the Rock at night. It was just magical. I loved how the city just lit up…read more It gets cold up there, so bring a jacket. I loved the cute cafe where you can sit, relax, and drink. Great spot to check off from your bucket list if you want to see New York from a bird's eye view.

My kids enjoyed the experience. We came around 8pm and got to catch the sunset which was nice…read more There was a long line to get in, but it went quickly. Learned a lot about Top Of The Rock. It was very interesting. When we got to the top, there was also a watch party for the Knicks so we kinda got lost. So we decided to follow other people and headed to the top floor. The views was amazing and got a few beautiful photos, but it was crowded. There was a lot of people. I think this was cool to do, but definitely not sure if it was worth it? You can pay extra to sit on a beam where the photo looks like you're over the edge like that iconic photo of the workers when building this structure. Or here's also like a circular elevator that goes up higher for a 360 degrees view. I'm glad the kids enjoyed it because I was "meh" about it. I felt like it was a Tourist trap for sure, Lol. Wish we could of ran into Jimmy.

Banksy popped into my radar one day and I bookmarked it. I forgot all about visiting this public…read moreart until today when it showed up nearby in my search. It's unusual so I felt lucky I saw it as I passed by. It's been covered in plexiglass for protection against the weather. It appears people and businesses are rallying to keep it from removal. It fun to photograph public art or as some call his work Graffiti. I'm glad I have the photos in my collection. It's my first Banksy.

Banksy made this public art in 2013 and it's still intact. It's covered by an acrylic shield…read more Pretty hard to find unless you're using a map app or Yelp. Check it out on the UWS and get some cool pictures in front of here. The art doesn't look like it's complex, more of like a commentary that's the more complex thing about this. It somehow has become a thing to check out, because it's one of the few surviving pieces of Banksy public art. Officially it's titled Better Out Than In #20, and was part of a series. These appeared on the UWS in October 2013 and most disappeared soon after that. An acrylic panel protects it from graffiti artists...such as Banksy. So ironic. Zabar's put up the protection and has made the public aware of this. Cool that a great place like that takes an interest in art. They have some of the best bagels so be sure to go get some. As Banksy has gone onto bigger things it's cool that one of his older projects is around. It's at Broadway and 79th on the side of a building. This is a few blocks from Zabar's.

Hare on a Bell is a Barry Flanagan Sculpture I have seen and photographed several times over the…read moreyears. This section of space has seating and a peaceful atmosphere to sit outside with the public art enhancing your experience. Some people (like me) go out of their way to photograph these works of art. If you're one of them, this business page will lead you there. Don't forget there's also an Elephant nearby.

This artwork stands in front of the AXA Equitable Building on 6th 1/2 Avenue between 51st Street…read moreand 52nd Street. "Hare on Bell" is a bronze sculpture created in 1988 by artist Barry Flanagan. This particular piece is a limited edition of only five plus two artist proofs. It has been exhibited in London, Monaco, Tokyo, Montreal, Dublin and elsewhere before landing here in New York. Barry Flanagan (Order of the British Empire and Member of the Royal Academy) was an Irish-Welsh sculptor. He is best known for his bronze statues of hares and other animals. He was the subject of a biographical film by Peter Bach, The Man Who Sculpted Hares: Barry Flanagan, A Life. It is definitely a striking piece of artwork and worth seeing if you're walking along 6 1/2. [Review 15715 overall - 306 in New York - 1219 of 2021.]

I liked the view from the top of the stairs and I managed to get some good photos from there…read more FYI- the very top is closed due to some incidents The staff were mostly amazing and very kind The only complaint I have is the elevator operator constantly promising you they would load your group next and then proceeding to skip you Normally I wouldn't mind but since we were exhausted going up and down multiple times and the fact that the elevator took 4 minitues to get back up made us want to get on it early

We could see the Vessel while on a boat tour of Manhattan, so naturally it sparked my interest…read more We headed to Hudson Yards in hopes of going up to The Edge viewing platform as well. But, it was closed due to rain, lightning and near zero visibility. The rain also ruined an attempt to experience the Vessel itself, which is essentially another viewing platform. Further research revealed that safety netting was installed from level 3 and up, and the top 3 levels never reopened after multiple s*icides. OVERALL: Maintain it as an art piece, not as a money-making vantage point.

My family and I had a wonderful experience!! Talented cast…read moreperforming such a beautiful masterpiece. Wishing all the actors the best in their careers. You truly made our New York vacation special. Thank you so much

We got tickets for Hamilton a few months ago and we enjoyed the show…read more It was a bit fast paced for me, many of the songs were very fast and I did not follow them as I wish I could had. My husband loved the show...we were seated about 10 rows from the stage and we loved that we could see the faces and expressions of all the actors. The show was definitely a good one.

May 18th 2026 we got kicked out of our timeshare at 10:00 a.m. but had the rest of the morning…read morefree. What's open on Mondays and close to our timeshare on 57th Street? Museum of modern art. Purchase our tickets online beforehand $22 for seniors and $30 for adults. Good thing as there was a line at 10:30 when they opened all of people with prepaid 10:30 a.m. tickets. Headed directly for the 5th floor with works from 1880 to 1950 including Vincent van Gogh, Henry Mattese, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Alfred stieglitz, and Frank Lloyd wright. Famous individual works include Henry Matisse women dancers, Salvador Dali The persistence of memory, Claude Monet water lilies, Vincent van Gogh Starry night, and Pablo Picasso Les Demoiselles D'Avignon More modern works on the 3rd and 4th floors. Got through the entire museum seeing what we wanted to see by 11:45 a.m. Plenty of time for lunch at Blue and then the 2-hour journey by walking, subway, and air train to our gate at JFK airport

Date of visit: April 14, 2026…read more The Met's hipper cousin, The Museum of Modern Art is a New York institution, from its expansive collection to its vast and varied gift shop. If you've not been, it's definitely interesting, though your interpretation of art will likely determine just how much time you spend here. Speaking of the gift shop, there's an amazing number of things to see there, at a variety of price points, so if you're looking for a souvenir to bring back home or a gift for an upcoming event/occasion, there is a little something for everyone here. In terms of the art, again, variety is the spice of life, but it may be best to come up with a plan of attack first. The galleries themselves can be a bit labyrinthy (I know it's not a word, but it really fits here) and it's easy to miss things. Recommend going up to the top floor and working your way down, too.

Get your special sock out, nerds. Its a big giant arm!…read more Its a huge ass arm and hand mural stretched across the outside building wall and across a garage gate. Hand and fingers pointing down as it's ready to pluck up an unsuspecting person strolling by. That's pretty much it. A big giant arm. Beware.

I remember like 2 years ago maybe more I was walking around somewhere in midtown and I see this…read moregiant hand mural, and the hand has a thumb and forefinger pinching downwards, like about to pick up something. I took a photo or two of it, but I forgot all about it. Lucky for me I found it again, only this time I can see not just the hand but the rolling gate of the garage closed next to it and I can see it's a giant arm running across the building across the gate too. it's at 7 East 59th Street, just east of Fifth Avenue. I am amazed it took two years to find it again in a location near where I work. I was able to find out the artist was a French graffiti master known only as JR but other than that I don't know the official name of the mural or when it was painted when I do I will update this review but for now I will call it the Giant Arm.

Reflection Mural…read more After checking my Yelp 'To Visit' collection I found myself in the area of the Reflection Mural. A quick walk going East on 42nd Street put me close. I was using the Yelp Map. What I didn't realize was that I was walking facing East and the side of the building where the mural is located was behind me. It's facing East at 212 East 42 Street. The mural is a huge beautiful face framed in a floral extravaganza. The details of the eyelashes and the reflection in the eyes is fantastic. It's so beautiful. If you're a fan of enjoying and visiting public artwork you'll love this piece. I'm so glad I have my photos to look at. You need to get there before time passes and it's gone! Look up the Future of Work Murals for more information. There's a message behind the mural about Child Labor and Human Trafficking.

In 2019 a major 5 mural project began in order to represent the fight against child labor by…read moreworld-renowned artists in the streets of Midtown Manhattan. See my Yelp review on the "Future Of Work" The largest of these murals was undertaken by Cuban-American artist Jorge Rodríguez Gerada called "Reflection", it is 132 feet high and 160 feet wide and made to conform to and uneven sidewall with windows. Jorge painted a white caucasian child's face with big blue eyes containing scenarios of child-trafficking victims within the iris of both pupils.  The theme is advocating against child-trafficking and child labor, which are both rampant in around the world. The mural is on the far east side of 42nd street and can only be seen look west when you're like 50 feet on the ally on t6he side of the Westin Hotel and so it is unknown to most New Yorkers,