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Museum of Sex

Museum of Sex

0.51km from Empire State Building

The Museum of Sex, also known as MoSex, is a sex museum located at Manhattan city. The official mission of this museum is "to preserve and present the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality.

Bryant Park

Bryant Park

0.6km from Empire State Building

A large public park which was located in Newyork County which was managed privately. The park hosts several events, including a seasonal "Winter Village" with an ice rink and shops during the winter.

Times Square

Times Square

1.05km from Empire State Building

Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center, and neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City. It is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions.

Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Music Hall

1.36km from Empire State Building

This is an entertainment venue which was located in the Avenue of the Americas, Midtown Manhattan. This large complex has so many things inside. A large Auditorium, 2 theatres, A huge music hall and more.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral

1.38km from Empire State Building

This Mighty structure is a Decorated Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral in the Manhattan city of Newyork and it is a prominent landmark of the city and the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.

West Side Third Avenue SW Commercial Historic District

The West Side Third Avenue SW Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 10 resources, which included seven contributing buildings and three non-contributing buildings.

The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art

1.59km from Empire State Building

This is an art museum located in midtown Manhattan. It plays a major role in developing and collecting modern art and is often identified as one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

2.13km from Empire State Building

The museum showcases the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, the cruise missile submarine USS Growler, a Concorde SST, a Lockheed A-12 supersonic reconnaissance plane, and the Space Shuttle Enterprise. On the lower deck there is also a reproduction of a World War I biplane and more.

Central Park Zoo

Central Park Zoo

2.44km from Empire State Building

The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Tompkins Square Park

Tompkins Square Park

2.57km from Empire State Building

Tompkins Square Park is a historic and vibrant public park located in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The park has a rich history and has evolved into a diverse and lively gathering place for locals and visitors alike.Established in the mid-19th century, Tompkins Square Park has played an essential role in the city's cultural and social scene. Over the years, it has been a focal point for various political rallies, cultural events, and community gatherings.

WNYC Transmitter Park

WNYC Transmitter Park

2.96km from Empire State Building

WNYC Transmitter Park was opened to the Greenpoint-Williamsburg communities in 2012 as a local waterfront destination. The park is now a stunning green space, with both natural areas and also places for fishing, play, and active recreation.

Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island

3.22km from Empire State Building

A narrow island which was located in the centre of the east river Manhattan. Roosevelt Island is part of the borough of Manhattan. Roosevelt Island has many bicycle trails and walking paths for people to explore the island with. There is also a free bus service.

Tenement Museum

Tenement Museum

3.33km from Empire State Building

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is a National Historic Site. The Museum's two historical tenement buildings were home to an estimated 15,000 people, from over 20 nations, between 1863 and 2011. The museum, which includes a visitors' center, promotes tolerance and historical perspective on the immigrant experience.

Louis Levey Mansion

Louis Levey Mansion

3.54km from Empire State Building

Louis Levey Mansion, also known as the "House of Blue Lights," is a historic mansion located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Built in the early 20th century, the mansion gained notoriety due to its unique blue exterior lights that were said to be visible from miles away. The lights were installed by Louis Levey, a wealthy businessman, to guide guests to his lavish parties.

Belvedere Castle

Belvedere Castle

3.71km from Empire State Building

Belvedere Castle is a folly in Central Park in Manhattan. It contains exhibit rooms and an observation deck, and since 1919, it has also housed the official Central Park weather station. Its name comes from belvedere, which means "beautiful view" in Italian.

Ash Park Historic District

Ash Park Historic District

3.72km from Empire State Building

The Ash Park Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. At the time of its nomination it consisted of 42 resources, which included 32 contributing buildings and 10 non-contributing buildings.

American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History

3.78km from Empire State Building

This is the largest natural history museum in the world. The complex comprises 26 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library and the collections contain over 34 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts and more.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

3.92km from Empire State Building

This is the largest museum in the United State and it was the third most visited art museum in the world. Its permanent collection contains over two million works, divided among 17 curatorial departments.

Williamsburg Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge

4.05km from Empire State Building

This is a suspension bridge which was located in the New York City across the East River connecting the Lower East Side of Manhattan with the Williamsburg. It was the longest suspension bridge span in the world until 1924.

Domino Park

Domino Park

4.05km from Empire State Building

A public park which was located at Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The park features a children's playground, dog run, volleyball court, bocce court, and a playing field. There is also a huge walkway and so many things to spend some valuable leisure times.

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Empire State Building

Empire State Building

Empire State Building, New York, NY 10001, USA

THis is a 102 story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet. the building is the seventh-tallest building in New York City, the sixth-tallest completed skyscraper in the United States, and the 45th-tallest in the world. It is also the sixth-tallest freestanding structure in the Americas.