Top rated Historical landmarks in New York City

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Mayor John Purroy Mitchel Memorial
Sculpture
👍👍 I think this area is the most beautiful place in Central where you can see a lot of cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season. It's also safe.
4.90 (43 reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)
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Bow Bridge
Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~2.95 km from centre)
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Bethesda Fountain
Tourist attraction
👍 Lindo como cada unas de las fontanas o esculturas del Central Park. En específico, este lugar tiene muchas cosas lindas. Un gran sitio dentro del parque.
4.80 (538 reviews) (~2.81 km from centre)
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The Mall and Literary Walk
Scenic spot
Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.
4.80 (496 reviews) (~2.59 km from centre)
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Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
Catholic church
Late 19th-century church with a highly decorative, vaulted nave & venue for choral & organ concerts.
4.80 (331 reviews) (~3.68 km from centre)
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Joan of Arc Monument
Sculpture
👍👍 Great monument to a wonderful person…
4.80 (56 reviews) (~4.92 km from centre)
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The New York Life Building
Historical landmark
👍👍 Can’t believe this place hasn’t got a review yet. It looks absolutely beautiful in the night light with the golden cap and to know this is 100 years old, makes it all the more historical and beautiful.
4.80 (36 reviews) (~0.94 km from centre)
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Hangman's Elm
Historical landmark
👍👍 Like history itself, the story of English elms in New York hasn’t been straight-forward. As the international cousin of the American elm, they have been referred to as the foreign elm, with debates about whether they’re native or nonnative to New York. This specific English elm, however, speaks for...
4.80 (35 reviews) (~2.54 km from centre)
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Rockefeller Center
Historical landmark
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
4.70 (175.1K reviews) (~0.98 km from centre)
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Empire State Building
Historical landmark
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
4.70 (104.5K reviews) (~0.51 km from centre)
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Bethesda Terrace
Historical landmark
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
4.70 (10.3K reviews) (~2.77 km from centre)
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Beacon Theatre
Live music venue
Big-name musical acts are usually on the marquee at this classy, 2,800-seat theater.
$$$ $
4.70 (5.9K reviews) (~3.4 km from centre)
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Washington Square Arch
Historical landmark
Marble triumphal arch, dedicated in 1895, with statues of George Washington added in the 1910s.
4.70 (2.3K reviews) (~2.53 km from centre)
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Balto Statue
Tourist attraction
Sculpture of lead sled dog that raced to deliver medicine saving Alaska's children from diphtheria.
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~2.35 km from centre)
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The Obelisk
Tourist attraction
Erected in the park in 1881, this landmark, granite obelisk is inscribed with Egyptian hieroglyphs.
4.70 (514 reviews) (~3.52 km from centre)
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Lefrak Point Lighthouse
Park
🫤 Hahahaha. I've been paddling the river for 20 years now. This thing has never been an actual lighthouse or navigational aid, it is pure decoration for a real estate tycoon's (Samuel J. LeFrak) redevelopment of this once very industrial area back in the 1980's. Before becoming "Newtown", this area wa...
4.70 (460 reviews) (~4.99 km from centre)
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Pier I
Fishing pier
👍👍 This pier sticks out so far into the Hudson River that you feel like you're halfway to New Jersey. There is a fantastic view of the George Washington Bridge looking north, and the skyline of New York City looking south. This is a nice, new pier with lots of seats and indirect lighting. It is not a p...
4.70 (433 reviews) (~3.42 km from centre)
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Merchant's House Museum
Museum
Preserved 19th-century home of a wealthy merchant family, with intact interiors & exteriors.
4.70 (389 reviews) (~2.69 km from centre)
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The National Arts Club
Arts organization
👍👍 The first and most important thing to know is that the galleries are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. You don’t need to be a member or pay to visit and view art. This beautiful building is actually two buildings that were combined by the former governor of NY, Samuel J. Tilden. The members club is one of the o...
4.70 (329 reviews) (~1.48 km from centre)
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Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
Historical landmark
👍👍 Small Island but very popular. Lots of great options there . Easy to relax and sports. Not too far Subway from Manhattan / Queen You can visit anytime. Wish there was some more historical signage about the lighthouse, but it's still quite a sight structure with great views. The art nearby is really...
4.70 (319 reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)
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