The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is an annual summer cultural celebration in New York City, United States. It began in 1983 and is usually held in Coney Island around the summer solstice in June each year. As one of the largest art parades in the world, this event celebrates creativity, summer and the marine culture of Coney Island. Participants dress up as various ocean-related characters, such as mermaids, sea gods, sea monsters, etc., and parade in bright handmade costumes. The parade showcases the artistic creativity and inclusiveness of the community and encourages free expression. The event attracts tens of thousands of spectators. It is a festival full of joy, color and unique New York style. It is also an iconic celebration to welcome the arrival of summer. 

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Nice place to walk, run and cycle.  Surrounded with trees.  Many monkeys, birds and etc.   Beside sea.

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Lowell Hotel

Near Trump Tower|Upper East Side, New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Best Things to Do

Museums

Themed exhibition halls

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🚶 Plan at least 3 hours for the highlights

10:00-11:30: Egyptian Pavilion (Mummy, Sphinx) &rarr; American Wing (Oil Painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware River)

11:30-12:30: Asian Pavilion (Bronze, Ukiyo-e) &rarr; Medieval Armor Exhibition Hall (Knight Armor Array)

12:30-13:00: Roof Garden (Central Park Panorama + Contemporary Art Installation)

📌 Practical Tips

Tickets: Non-New York residents need to pay $25 full price ticket, and can enter the branch museum The Met Cloisters for free within 3 days with the ticket.

Guide: Download The Met App to get free Chinese audio guide, or rent a guide on the first floor ($7 including map).

Taboo: Backpacks need to be stored, selfie sticks and flash are prohibited, and only plastic bottles of water are allowed.

Statue of Liberty

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To see the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, you need to buy tickets in advance, the earliest boat is 9 o&#39;clock. The boat dock is in Battery Park, very close to the Wall Street Copper Bull. The park itself is not big, but you can also stroll around. You need to check in before taking the boat, and then line up, so you have to arrive early. Get on the boat or stand in front of the right side of the boat to see the Statue of Liberty with the best view. The second or third floors are fine. The boat time is about 20 minutes. After going to the island, it is mainly to see the Statue from multiple perspectives. There are pedestal tickets and crown tickets. If you have bad legs, don&#39;t buy crown tickets. There is also a museum on the island, the interpreter can be picked up for free, there is Chinese. After returning to Alice Island, you can&#39;t disembark if you don&#39;t want to see it, and you can come back directly to the pier.

The St. Regis New York

Near Trump Tower|New York City Center, New York

New York Edition

Near New York University|Gramercy, New York

Four Seasons Hotel New York

Empire State Building

Immediate access

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M69***65

The Empire State Building is one of the tourist attractions in New York City, receiving a large number of tourists every year. Visitors can enjoy the view of New York City from the 86th and 102nd floor observation decks. On a clear day, you can see up to 100 kilometers away and even five states. The lights on the top of the building will change color according to different festivals.

The Museum of Modern Art

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a must mustsee in new york! such a nice and big museum to learn about history and art! arrive early though

Rockefeller Center

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It is recommended to queue up at the time of the reservation ticket, and let in after the point, no need to wait; the diversion guide is well done, not too congested; the observation deck is windy and cold in May; the ticket price for watching the sunset in the evening is a bit more expensive, and make an appointment early.

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