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New York attractions: what’s worth it

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis IslandStatue of Liberty & Ellis Island is worth it for most travellers.Empire State BuildingEmpire State Building is worth it for most travellers.Top of the RockTop of the Rock is worth it for most travellers.Edge at Hudson YardsEdge at Hudson Yards is worth it for most travellers.Summit One VanderbiltSummit One Vanderbilt is worth it for most travellers.9/11 Memorial & Museum9/11 Memorial & Museum is worth it for most travellers.The Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Metropolitan Museum of Art is worth it for most travellers.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is worth it for most travellers.Central ParkCentral Park is worth it for most travellers.Little IslandLittle Island is worth it for most travellers.Rockefeller CenterRockefeller Center is worth it for most travellers.Grand Central TerminalGrand Central Terminal is worth it for most travellers.New York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building)New York Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) is worth it for most travellers.One World ObservatoryOne World Observatory is worth it for most travellers.Vessel at Hudson YardsVessel at Hudson Yards is worth it for the right traveller.American Museum of Natural HistoryAmerican Museum of Natural History is worth it for most travellers.Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum is worth it for most travellers.Whitney Museum of American ArtWhitney Museum of American Art is worth it for most travellers.Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumIntrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is worth it for the right traveller.Wall Street & Charging BullWall Street & Charging Bull is worth it for the right traveller.Flatiron BuildingFlatiron Building is worth it for the right traveller.Bryant ParkBryant Park is worth it for most travellers.Washington Square ParkWashington Square Park is worth it for most travellers.Lincoln CenterLincoln Center is worth it for most travellers.The Met CloistersThe Met Cloisters is worth it for most travellers.The Oculus (WTC Transportation Hub)The Oculus (WTC Transportation Hub) is worth it for most travellers.St. Patrick's CathedralSt. Patrick's Cathedral is worth it for most travellers.FDR Four Freedoms ParkFDR Four Freedoms Park is worth it for most travellers.