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Local Attractions
With the USTA National Tennis in such close proximity to New York City, there is a overabundance of things to do and see while in town for the US Open. Here are some of the closer attractions,
and New York City highlights.
Queens Museum of Art
Features modern and contemporary works through changing exhibitions, family workshops, performances, films, and lectures. Housed in the historic New York City Building in Flushing.
718-592-9700.
New York Hall of Science
An interactive museum detailing the history and evolution of science and technology, it also includes an outdoor Science Playground geared to teach children about the human body. 47-01 111th
Street in Flushing. 718-699-0005.
Queens Wildlife Conservation Center
Dedicated to the wildlife of North and South America, this zoo is divided into "wild" and "domestic" sections. The "domestic" side allows visitors to interact with goats, ducks, sheep, rabbits
and much more. 53-51 111th Street in Flushing. 718-271-1500
Empire State Building
This famous building boasts some of the most spectacular views of New York City from its 86th floor observatory deck. 350 5th Avenue in New York City. 212-736-3100
Statue of Liberty
This gift from the French for the American Centennial is one of our most enduring symbols of freedom. Liberty Island in New York City. 212-363-3200
Rockefeller Center
Stretching a number of city blocks, houses stores, restaurants, bars, and the GE Building, home to NBC and the Top of the Rock observation deck. 47th to 51st streets in New York City.
212-632-3975
Radio City Music Hall
Home of the Rockettes, America's largest indoor theater hosts hour long tours that let you see backstage and actually meet one of the Rockettes. 1260 Ave. of the Americas in New York City.
212-247-4777
Museum Mile
This 22 block stretch along 5th Avenue is filled with New York's most famous museums, include the Guggenheim, Metropolitan Museum of Art, El Museo del Barrio, and the Jewish Museum, to name a
few.
Wall Street
The financial heartbeat of the U.S. is home to the New York Stock Exchange - a frenzy of traders, stocks and technology.
Central Park
Walk and play among celebrities at one of the greatest parks in the country. Also includes a zoo, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle and the Bethseda Fountain. 14 East 60th Street in New York
City. 212-310-6600
Times Square
The famous center of New York City houses shops, restaurants, office buildings and dozens of flashing billboards. 212-768-1560
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