Ground Zero Museum Workshop A Heartfelt Images & Artifacts Tour How could we leave this Museum off the list? We can't! Ranked by TripAdvisor as the "3rd Most Popular Attraction in NYC," GZMW has daily 2-hour tours of Images & Artifacts from the "Recovery at Ground Zero." A non-graphic & kid-friendly Museum. A moving tribute in images and remnants to those that struggled many months to locate the missing victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. After the introductory video, your personal tour guide walks you thru and points out the history behind images & artifacts, some of which can be picked up. The tour finishes up with the self-guided audio units that are programmed with 100 stories in French, English, Italian & Spanish. Known worldwide by the Media/Press as the "Biggest LITTLE Museum in New York" for it's tiny size but huge data/story content, the image collection was dubbed "Rare Photos" by the New York Times. Address: 420 West 14th Street, NYC. Tickets: 212-209-3370.

	Food Tasting Tours of New York An Experience for the Palate Want to sample the best foods that Chinatown has to offer? How about Greenwich Village or the Meatpacking District? Foods of New York offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours and food tasting events through New York City's most delicious and historic neighborhoods. We provide a non-touristy experience so you feel like a native New Yorker. Each tour includes food tastings from classic specialty food shops and ethnic eateries as well as an off-the-beaten-path glimpse of "Life in New York City" -- The history, culture, architecture, entertainment offerings, and neighborhood restaurants. Rated "Best City Tour, 2007" by Citysearch. Tickets: (212) 209-3370

	Real New York Tours A Unique & Top Rated NYC Tour Lets face it, New York tours are only as good as their tour guides. Real New York Tours gives people the opportunity to see the city through the eyes of real New Yorkers. Real New York Tours explores the history, the cracks and crevices, the side streets, and culture of real New York City neighborhoods. No double decker buses or sitting in a traffic jam. We'll ride the New York subway, pound the pavement, and meet the people who have become the fabric of this great city. Together we will feel the electricity that drives everyday New Yorkers. Contact : Luke@RealNewYorkTours.com

	Sex and the City Hotspots Carrie Bradshaw's Stomping Ground Admit it -- you love to watch "Sex and the City" and always wondered about the *amazing* places that Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda hang out, shop, eat and live in New York City, right? Wouldn't it be great if you could come to New York City and see all the places -- from Jimmy Choo's (where Carrie buys her shoes) to Magnolia Bakery (home of delicious cupcakes)? Visit the Sex and the City girl's stomping ground, visit their restaurants where they wine and dine, the bars they frequent, the shops at the center of Carrie Bradshaw's shoe fetish and much more! If you're interested in taking the tour on your next visit, it's $40 per person (plus a $2 ticket fee) for the 3-hour tour and it even includes a cupcake at Magnolia. All tours are led by tour guides, and take place on luxury coach buses. Buses are air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. Most buses are equipped with bathrooms. Tickets: (212) 209-3370

	St. Paul's Chapel at Ground Zero Take A Walk Into NYC History If you like history, then no trip to NYC is complete without a visit to St. Paul's Chapel. Located on Broadway between Fulton and Vesey Streets in Lower Manhattan, St. Paul's was built on land granted by Queen Anne of Great Britain. It was built in 1766 and is Manhattan's oldest Church & public building in continuous use. The chapel survived the Great New York City Fire of 1776 when a quarter of New York City burned following the British capture of the city. George Washington worshipped here on Inauguration Day, April 30, 1789. Inside you can view the actual booth George prayed in. Yet again, the Church was miraculously saved from being destroyed by a large, flying, steel beam from the World Trade Center on 9/11, that instead hit an age old tree behind the Church, summarily pulling it out by it's roots, which are on display in the graveyard. In 2001-2, St. Paul's was closed to the public and served as the relief center for Ground Zero "Recovery" workers, who cherished it as a safe haven for food, warm clothing, supplies and sleep. There are exhibits on display, there is no admission fee and the non-profit Church has a nice gift area with books and remembrance items pertaining to 9/11. Simply walking into the Church will quickly fill you with emotions stemming from the World Trade Center attacks and former employees have reported over the years several spiritual sightings inside the Church. Call the Church for their Sunday prayer service schedule. Phone: (212) 233-4164

	Weekend Brunch at PASTIS Exquisite Food & NYC Atmosphere Pastis is a French bistro located in Manhattan's Meatpacking district, opened by Keith McNally. If you want the BEST Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine, Pancakes with Fresh Fruit & Maple Syrup, Croque-Monsieur or a legendary Cheeseburger & Fries, then THIS is the place for you. Beautiful bistro atmosphere, but you are warned to either make reservations or get there right at 10AM when they open for brunch. If you don't, you will wait two hours for a table. Many celebrity sightings happen here. Address: 9 Ninth Avenue, NYC. Reservations: (212) 929-4844

	New York City Vacation Packages (NYCVP) A Great Selection of NYC Activities to Choose From The Quickest, Easiest and Most Affordable Way to Book the Perfect NYC Vacation! New York City Vacation Packages is the only major independent tour company devoted exclusively to NYC travel. Ground Zero Museum Workshop recommends this website for great things to do in NYC, including an easy way to book events/attractions. From Ellis Island & Ground Zero to the Statue of Liberty, NYCVP makes your visit an easy process. Phone: 1- 877 NYC TRiP

	Wichcraft : Weekday Lunch A Sandwich Service Unlike No Other So, it's a weekday during your holiday in NYC and you want to eat lunch off the beaten path. You want a little treasure that isn't in the guidebook? 'Wichcraft is where you will find real New Yorkers treating themselves to a gourmet sandwich. Tom Colicchio, chef and owner of the Craft family of restaurants and head judge of Bravo’s Top Chef, founded ’wichcraft with partners Sisha Ortuzar and Jeffrey Zurofsky in 2003. The three had a long history of working together in fine dining restaurants such as Manhattan’s top-rated Gramercy Tavern and Craft, but this collaboration was decidedly more casual. They created ’wichcraft, a sandwich service like no other. Eat in or take it to go. We recommend the Chicken Breast & Grilled Mushrooms on Country Bread, the Roasted Turkey, Avocado & Bacon on Ciabatta Roll & the Grilled Gruyere Cheese & Carmelized Onions on Rye Bread. However, there is no bad sandwich on the menu. If you want to fly back home in style, get a few sandwiches to go and take them on the plane! (Yes, sandwiches ARE allowed thru airport security). There are a few locations in Manhattan, including midtown at 46th street & 5th Avenue. Phone: (212) 780-0577

	Horseback Riding in Central Park & Boroughs Enjoy NYC's Parks on the Back of a Horse A little treasure that most visitor's to New York don't know about is that they can explore NYC's parks atop a horse! Save your money & skip the helicopter ride of Manhattan (you can see it when your plane takes off!) and spend it instead enjoying the beautiful scenes and historical areas of Prospect Park (Brooklyn), Manhattan's Central Park, Forest Park (Queens) and Pelham Bay Park (Bronx). Trail rides can range from $30/hour to $100/hour, depending on which park you choose. Children must be 11 years or older to ride & some parks have $5 pony rides for kids. Also, in the Bronx location, English and Western riding lessons are available by appointment for riders ages six to adult. Lesson rates are $40 for a 30-minute private lesson, $65 for a one-hour private lesson. Horseback riding in New York City is a wonderful memory to take back home from your trip, so click the green GO button to your right to get all the details and contact phone numbers.

	Top of the Rock Observation Deck Breathtaking Views of Manhattan Discover New York in all its forms from 70 stories up at Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Their high-speed shuttle sends you racing to the sky & their dazzling multimedia history exhibits are a feast for the eyes and stimulate the minds of all ages. And then there’s the view: the city’s only crystal-clear, 360° experience of your New York. The entrance is on West 50th street between 5th & 6th avenue. Budget yourself 45 minutes to 1 hour and be advised the viewing platform opens at 3PM & closes at 12 Midnight. Advance reservations/tickets are advised and available on their website. Adult tickets are $18, Children's tickets are $13 (ages 6-12) & Seniors (62+) are $18.00. Don't forget to bring your camera!

	St. Patrick's Cathedral on 5th Avenue A Special Place to Visit While her cornerstone was laid in 1858 and her doors swept open in 1879, it was over 150 years ago, when Archbishop John Hughes announced his inspired ambition to build the “new” Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. St. Patrick's Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of New York, Edward M. Egan. It is the largest decorated gothic-style Catholic Cathedral in the United States and has been recognized throughout its history as a center of Catholic life in this country. Though Saint Patrick's was built in Gothic style, its design is original and distinct. The Cathedral is noted for its purity of style, originality of design, harmony of proportions, beauty of material, and workmanship. It is existing proof that American architects and American artisans can hold their own with the architects and artisans of the Old World and that Catholics of America can raise sacred structures that captivate and cultivate the admiration of those who see it. St. Patrick's was the chosen site for numerous funeral services for New York City Firefighters and Police killed in action at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The Church is located on 51st Street & 5th Avenue. Phone: (212) 753-2261

	Blue Man Group Tubes A Show? Play? No, an EXPERIENCE! Blue Man Group is a theatrical production unlike any other. This multi-sensory experience featuring three enigmatic bald and blue characters combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville to create a completely unique form of entertainment. People from all over the world, from all walks of life, and from all age groups have raved about Blue Man Group’s performances at the Astor Place Theatre and around the world. You will see and do many unique activities in NYC on your trip and we guarantee Blue Man will one of the top experiences you talk about when you get back home. There are many wonderful Broadway shows to see, but this Off-Broadway "Experience" will leave you with more disbelief, awe and laughs than any show out there. Pencil this into your to-do list when visiting the Big Apple. You won't be disappointed. The theatre is located at 434 Lafayette Street in Greenwich Village. Buy tickets using the "GO" button or call the number below.. Phone: (212) 254-4370