Any must-see NYC buildings/architectural sights?

kenratboy · #1 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 3:47 AM**

I am not sure what forum this should go in, but this is strictly about visiting/viewing skyscrapers and buildings in NYC.

--I am going to the Skyscraper Museum
--Visiting the WTC site
--Going to the ESB observation deck
--Thinking about doing Top of the Rock if time allows

Anything else related to skyscrapers or architecture in the city I should know before I leave on my trip next week? I don't want to find out I missed something cool once I get back.

uaarkson · #2 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 3:51 AM**

1. Pick a street
2. Walk down street
3. ???
4. Profit

wrab · #3 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 5:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by kenratboy

.....Anything else related to skyscrapers or architecture in the city I should know before I leave on my trip next week? I don't want to find out I missed something cool.....

The AIA Guide to NYC is a great architectural reference with maps & photos, and they've just updated it this year. Pick up a copy and take it with you whenever you go on a walk.

BTW, uaarkson isn't being flip when he tells you to pick a street and walk. This in one fantastic city for walking. Maybe the best on the planet.

NYguy · #4 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 12:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by kenratboy

Going to the ESB observation deck
--Thinking about doing Top of the Rock if time allows.

I would do the Top of the Rock first, time most certainly will allow it. You need to put a few hours aside for the ESB. Time at the Rock is usually limited to the amount of time you want to stay up there, but the wait is nonexistant compared to the ESB. And for my money, the view is better. Not that the ESB is to be missed.

Be sure to take a walk accross the Brooklyn Bridge, even if you only go half way. (Try some of the others if you have the time). I imagine you would want to stay focused on Manhattan if time is an issue. Catch some sites in the other boroughs next time.

wrab · #5 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 4:19 PM**

^ I'll second that bit about the Top of the Rock.

Cosperus · #6 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 5:26 PM**

open house new york

8th annual weekend - October 9 & 10, 2010

http://ohny.org/

many great buildings will be open on this weekend...

Ordo_ · #7 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 5:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by uaarkson

1. Pick a street
2. Walk down street
3. ???
4. Profit

lmao. Priceless

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenratboy

I am not sure what forum this should go in, but this is strictly about visiting/viewing skyscrapers and buildings in NYC.

--I am going to the Skyscraper Museum
--Visiting the WTC site
--Going to the ESB observation deck
--Thinking about doing Top of the Rock if time allows

Anything else related to skyscrapers or architecture in the city I should know before I leave on my trip next week? I don't want to find out I missed something cool once I get back.

I'd go visit the Highline Park. Most of the best new buildings in NYC are right around that area.

kenratboy · #8 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 11:15 PM**

Highline is on the list for sure.

Thanks all. I know everything is great, but for example, I would not want to find out about the skyscraper museum AFTER I got back (and I would have literally walked by it anyway).

Yankee · #9 Posted **Jul 11, 2010, 11:53 PM**

Also, a little known structure in Manhattan exists known as the Empire State Building. It might be worth visiting

Seriously, just walk around midtown and downtown, there are must-see buildings/architectural sights on every corner.

TheCity · #10 Posted **Jul 16, 2010, 11:22 AM**

There are so many buildings/architectural sights in NY, I am tempted to tell you just to walk the whole city.

If you want a authentic NY neighborhood without the tourists check out Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights, both are in Brooklyn.

ThisSideofSteinway · #11 Posted **Jul 16, 2010, 12:16 PM**

I'd skip the Empire State Building observation deck if you're short on time, but at least stop in and see the lobby, as it's gorgeous. The lobby was renovated last year as well so you can once again see details formerly covered by cheap paneling.

tpk-nyc · #12 Posted **Jul 16, 2010, 2:43 PM**

Madison Square Park. You can see a bunch of the classics: the Flatiron, New York Life, the old Met Life, etc.

I love 11 Madison.

uaarkson · #13 Posted **Jul 16, 2010, 2:47 PM**

Temple Court

This is a real whopper of a gem, worth walking by for sure (and it's a stones throw from Beekman tower)

epicharmus

Across from it is 5 Beekman, an ancient, abandoned office building with one of the best central atriums in the city and a skylight that looks directly up to the Woolworth. You can't get in the building currently, but I'm trying to find some pictures of it.