New York City Ultimate Must Do List

In a city of superlatives with so many wonderful things to see, listing "must do's is an impossible task and a matter of personal preference. There are, however, classic venues, integral to the New York experience.

Get your bearings and hop on one of the different New York tours. Gray Line New York Sightseeing is the oldest and offers the most types of tours and options.

See the city from the Empire State Building. Get a panoramic view of this remarkable city from the 86 th floor of the iconic Art Deco landmark, the world's most famous skyscraper. Pick a beautiful day to maximize the view from the glass-enclosed observatory. Tickets can be purchased in the main lobby of the building, but be prepared for lines. Consider purchasing them online, in advance.

Discover the multitude of things to do in Rockefeller Center. Start out early, on the sidewalk across from the Today show, for a chance to be beamed back home; walk through lovely gardens; take in the major public art; ice-skate October - March in the rink that transforms in the summer into the Sunken Garden.