Right down the street from the MoMa, their collection features everything from hand-wrought weathervanes to custom crafted jewelry.

There are few places in New York that have come so far in the last twenty years. It has metamorphosed into a beautifully landscaped, French-style square in the heart of Midtown. Free movies are shown in the summer, and choices abound for casual to upscale drinks and nibbles.

Since 1891 when Tchaikovsky conducted the first concert performed in these hallowed halls, Carnegie Hall has been synonymous with the world's finest musical talent. Some of the finest classical, contemporary, jazz and pop musicians have practiced long and hard for the opportunity to grace the stage, from Duke Ellington to Issac Stern. The most legendary orchestras and artists have had their names illuminated on the marquis. They also feature a number of smaller halls that offer lesser-known talents.

Featuring innovative rotating exhibits. There is also a wonderful gift/book store perfect for photography enthusiasts.

The MoMa had an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that increased its exhibition space by 50 percent several years ago. The famed sculpture garden has also been expanded. Inasmuch as the building has changed, rest assured that their renowned permanent collection from Picasso to Pollack has not been altered.

If you've ever felt the urge to see some obscure show or cartoon or even commercial you saw as a kid, here's your place. Visitors have access to over 150,000 television (and radio) shows with private carols for viewing. They also have a rotating TV screening series and special exhibitions on entertainment-related works.

Restored to historic grandeur in 1999, this illustrious Art Deco Theater Hall is the setting for one of the most popular theatrical events in the world, the Christmas Spectacular featuring the legendary, leg-kicking Rockettes. Lesser known, but no less noteworthy, the space hosts a variety of leading musical performances from classical to rock legends. They also host a tour of the building for a wonderful inside glimpse of old New York.

The home of the world-famous ice skating rink, Rainbow Room and NBC Studios, it's also the setting for the giant Christmas tree lighting televised around the world each year. The complex was declared a national landmark in 1998. The Art Deco décor is complimented by specially commissioned artwork, including a vast mural by Diego Rivera.

One of the city's premier venues for rock and alternative acts. Musicians who have appeared at Roseland include such top billers as the White Stripes and Social Distortion. It has also been home to a number of live recordings, such as Portishead's "Roseland, NYC, Live."

When this magnificent building was erected in 1911, it was the world's largest research library. Although its collection has largely been dispersed to other satellite locations, there are still hundreds of thousands of books, from contemporary to classic to rare manuscripts and out-of-print books that you can peruse in this stunning landmark setting. They also host a variety of regular lectures that focus on New York cultural history.

This Midtown auditorium features a broad range of live performance that spans from jazz to stand-up comedy. They also host a film and lecture series.

Owned by Clearview, this is one of New York City's best movie theaters. The screen is absolutely huge. The seats are luxurious. The setting is posh, with legendary velvet curtains and gilded brass fixtures cementing the deal. It's little wonder why so many New York movie premiers are held in these halls. When they are not booked for such celebrated special events, they show first-run movies, which somehow seem much better for the context.