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Want to see New York City, but can't catch a flight right away? Check out these pictures from around New York City. Picture galleries include the Empire State Building, New York City Greenmarkets, and more.
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World Trade Center Site After Osama bin Laden's Death

See photos of the World Trade Center site and Ground Zero after Osama Bin Laden's death. Taken on May 2, 2011, these photos illustrate the current state of construction at Ground Zero and what visitors can expect to see if they visit.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Photos

See photos of the 2002 St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City.

Central Park Photos

See photos from various areas of Central Park, including Belvedere Castle, the Mall and the Shakespeare Garden.

Empire State Building Photos

Enjoy our collection of Empire State Building photos, including photos from the 86th Floor Observatory, the 102nd Floor Observatory and the 103rd Floor airship deck which is not open to the public.

2009 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade Photos

See photos from the 2009 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Includes photos of marching bands, floats and balloons from the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

"Letters To Santa" - 2009 Holiday Window Displays at Macy's

See photos of the 2009 Holiday Window Displays at Macy's, with scenes depicting children's letters to Santa.

Cityfood's Lower East Side Artisan Food Highlights Tour Photos

See photos from Cityfood's Lower East Side Artisan Food Highlights Tour. See a picture of the raspberry doughnut from the doughnut plant.

Photos of Grand Central Terminal

Photos of Grand Central Terminal

Chrysler Building Photos

Photo of the Chrysler Building Entrance on 42nd Street.

Holiday Train Show at the NYBG

See pictures from the Holiday Train Show at the NYBG. With over 140 replicas of New York landmarks created from plant materials, the Holiday Train Show at NYBG is a great holiday tradition.

Chelsea Market / Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walkin…

Foods of New York Chelsea Market and Meatpacking District Food and Culture Walking Tour Photos

Queens County Farm Museum

See pictures from the Queens County Farm Museum

Queens Zoo Pictures

See pictures from the Queens Zoo

Feast of San Gennaro in New York City

See pictures of the Feast of San Gennaro in New York City

The New York City Waterfalls Pictures

These New York City Waterfalls pictures from July 2008 show Olafur Eliasson's art installation in the New York Harbor.

Cherry Blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

See Pictures of the Cherry Blossoms and Cherry Blossom Festival at BBG

East Village Walking Tour Pictures

See pictures from the East Village Walking Tour which travels along St. Mark's Place. From the Astor Place Cube to Tompkins Square Park, learn more about the East Village on this tour.

New York's Village Halloween Parade Pictures

New York's Village Halloween Parade is the largest Halloween celebration in the world. See pictures of costumed marchers, the parade's signature puppets and even marching bands from New York's Village Halloween Parade.

Frick Collection Pictures

See pictures from the Frick Collection located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The Frick Collection is housed in a beautiful Fifth Avenue mansion.

Pictures Taken from the Staten Island Ferry

See pictures taken from the Staten Island Ferry. The Staten Island Ferry travels from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island and back. Riding the Staten Island Ferry is free.

Yankee Stadium Pictures

See pictures from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Includes pictures of Monument Park in Yankee Stadium.

New York Public Library Pictures

See pictures from the famous New York Public Library building on Fifth Avenue. Built in the Beaux Arts style, the New York Public Library is a beautiful New York City landmark.

Rockefeller Center Pictures

See pictures of Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. Rockefeller Center is home to New York City's most famous Christmas Tree, an ice skating rink and great shopping, as well as filled with beautiful architecture.

Circle Line Semi-Circle Cruise

Pictures from the Circle Line Semi-Circle Cruise of Manhattan. Traveling from 34th Street on the West Side to the Queensboro Bridge on the East Side, this tour is a great introduction to the New York Harbor.

Radio City Music Hall - Stage Door Tour Pictures

See pictures of the interior of Radio City Music Hall from the Stage Door Tour. The Stage Door Tour at Radio City Music Hall offers visitors a behind the scenes look at Radio City Music Hall.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Pictures

One of New York City's largest parades, the St. Patrick's Parade features marching bands, firefighters and Irish organizations from throughout the Northeast United States. The St. Patrick's Day Parade features no floats or balloons -- many gather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in New York City to watch the parade.

Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival

See pictures from the Easter Bonnet Festival in New York City. Also known as the Easter Parade, you can see folks showing off their Easter Bonnets during this annual event on Fifth Avenue.

Pictures from the Museum of Modern Art Permanent Collection

See pictures from the Permanent Collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.

American Museum of Natural History Pictures

See pictures from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Pictures include many exhibits, from the great whale to dinosaur bones at the AMNH.

Bryant Park Pictures

See pictures of Bryant Park in New York City. Located behind the New York Public Library, Bryant Park is a peaceful oasis in midtown Manhattan.

The Beast: Circle Line Speed Boat Ride

See pictures from the Beast Speed Boat ride from Circle Line. This high-energy ride is thrilling and offers visitors a great view of the Statue of Liberty.

Madison Square Garden All Access Tour

See pictures from the All Access Tour at Madison Square Garden. The All Access Tour at Madison Square Garden offers visitors a chance to see team locker rooms, the arena, the theater, and even into the private dining room and other VIP areas.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York Pictures

See pictures from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Manhattan Children's Museum - CMOM

Thinking about visiting the Manhattan Children's Museum? See pictures of the Manhattan Children's Museum's many exhibits.

David Blaine - Drowned Alive

See pictures of David Blaine in Drowned Alive in May 2006 at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Brooklyn Children's Museum

Pictures from the Brooklyn Children's Museum

FAO Schwarz Toy Store Pictures

FAO Schwarz is a classic New York City store and rightly so. With a long history in New York City, FAO Schwarz is a great place to shop for all the kids and young-at-heart folks on your ictures of

New York City New Cuisine Chocolate Tour Pictures

See pictures from the New York City New Cuisine Chocolate Tour, including the pictures of the various chocolate shops visited during the tour.

The Morgan Library and Museum Pictures

See pictures from The Morgan Library and Museum, including JP Morgan's library and study and a Gutenberg Bible.

The Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour Photo Gallery

See pictures from The Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour offered by Foods of New York. The pictures include a variety of stores, restaurants and buildings in Greenwich Village that are featured on the walking tour.

East Village Walking Tour Pictures

See pictures from the East Village Walking Tour which travels along St. Mark's Place. From the Astor Place Cube to Tompkins Square Park, learn more about the East Village on this tour.

New York City Luxury Chocolate Tour Pictures

See pictures from the New York City Luxury Chocolate Tour, including the pictures of the various chocolate shops visited during the tour.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck Pictures

See pictures from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Includes daytime and nightime views from the current observation deck, as well as historical images of the Rockefeller Center Observation Deck.

Waldorf=Astoria Hotel Pictures

See pictures from the art deco Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. Pictures include the hotel's famous lobbies and exterior, as well as suites.

Patriot Tours Revolutionary Era Walking Tour Pictures

New York played an important role in the Revolutionary Era in the United States. See some of the important sights in Lower Manhattan from the Revolutionary Era.

New York's Village Halloween Parade Pictures

New York's Village Halloween Parade is the largest Halloween celebration in the world. See pictures of costumed marchers, the parade's signature puppets and even marching bands from New York's Village Halloween Parade.

Frick Collection Pictures

See pictures from the Frick Collection located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The Frick Collection is housed in a beautiful Fifth Avenue mansion.

Zabars Food Market

See pictures from Zabars, one of New York City's unique food markets. Zabars offers outstanding smoked fish, prepared foods and gourmet groceries on the Upper West Side.

Pictures Taken from the Staten Island Ferry

See pictures taken from the Staten Island Ferry. The Staten Island Ferry travels from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island and back. Riding the Staten Island Ferry is free.

Yankee Stadium Pictures

See pictures from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Includes pictures of Monument Park in Yankee Stadium.

Bryant Park Pictures

See pictures of Bryant Park in New York City. Located behind the New York Public Library, Bryant Park is a peaceful oasis in midtown Manhattan.

New York Public Library Pictures

See pictures from the famous New York Public Library building on Fifth Avenue. Built in the Beaux Arts style, the New York Public Library is a beautiful New York City landmark.

Rockefeller Center Pictures

See pictures of Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. Rockefeller Center is home to New York City's most famous Christmas Tree, an ice skating rink and great shopping, as well as filled with beautiful architecture.

The Beast: Circle Line Speed Boat Ride

See pictures from the Beast Speed Boat ride from Circle Line. This high-energy ride is thrilling and offers visitors a great view of the Statue of Liberty.

Circle Line Semi-Circle Cruise

Pictures from the Circle Line Semi-Circle Cruise of Manhattan. Traveling from 34th Street on the West Side to the Queensboro Bridge on the East Side, this tour is a great introduction to the New York Harbor.

Madison Square Garden All Access Tour

See pictures from the All Access Tour at Madison Square Garden. The All Access Tour at Madison Square Garden offers visitors a chance to see team locker rooms, the arena, the theater, and even into the private dining room and other VIP areas.

Radio City Music Hall - Stage Door Tour Pictures

See pictures of the interior of Radio City Music Hall from the Stage Door Tour. The Stage Door Tour at Radio City Music Hall offers visitors a behind the scenes look at Radio City Music Hall.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York Pictures

See pictures from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Manhattan Children's Museum - CMOM

Thinking about visiting the Manhattan Children's Museum? See pictures of the Manhattan Children's Museum's many exhibits.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Pictures

One of New York City's largest parades, the St. Patrick's Parade features marching bands, firefighters and Irish organizations from throughout the Northeast United States. The St. Patrick's Day Parade features no floats or balloons -- many gather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in New York City to watch the parade.

David Blaine - Drowned Alive

See pictures of David Blaine in Drowned Alive in May 2006 at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival

See pictures from the Easter Bonnet Festival in New York City. Also known as the Easter Parade, you can see folks showing off their Easter Bonnets during this annual event on Fifth Avenue.

Pictures from the Museum of Modern Art Permanent Collection

See pictures from the Permanent Collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City.

Pictures from the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Pictures from the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art Pictures

Pictures from New York City's most popular art museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

American Museum of Natural History Pictures

See pictures from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Pictures include many exhibits, from the great whale to dinosaur bones at the AMNH.

FAO Schwarz Toy Store Pictures

FAO Schwarz is a classic New York City store and rightly so. With a long history in New York City, FAO Schwarz is a great place to shop for all the kids and young-at-heart folks on your ictures of

The Cloisters in Fort Tyron Park Picture Gallery - Pictures from The Cloisters

See pictures from The Cloisters in Fort Tyron Park in Upper Manhattan. The Cloisters is America's only museum exclusively displaying medieval art and is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Photos from Before & After September 11th

See images from before and after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Pictures include both the Pentagon and the World Trade Center taken from above.

Pictures of the World Trade Center Site - One Year After 9/11

See what the World Trade Center area looked like almost a year after 9/11. Plans for the development of the World Trade Center were not yet finalized, but construction continued.

Pictures of the World Trade Center Site - September 2005

See pictures of the WTC site at Ground Zero from March 2002. Six months after the events of 9/11, these photos show the slow progress toward clearing the World Trade Center area.

Pictures of the World Trade Center Site - September 2005

See pictures of the WTC site at Ground Zero from March 2002. Six months after the events of 9/11, these photos show the slow progress toward clearing the World Trade Center area.

Chocolate Show 2004 Chocolate Fashion Show Pictures

Pictures of the Chocolate Fashion Show from the 2004 Chocolate Show.

Pictures of the World Trade Center Site - September 2005

See pictures of the WTC site at Ground Zero from late September 2005. Four years after the attacks on 9/11, rebuilding progress is slow at the World Trade Center site.

Times Square Pictures - Pictures of Times Square in New York City

Take a tour of New York City's Times Square without leaving your home with these pictures of Times Square in New York City. One of New York City's most popular tourist attractions, Times Square is also home to the annual New Year's Eve ball drop.

Central Park Movie Location Pictures

See pictures of popular spots in Central Park featured in many movies. Central Park has been featured in the filming of over 200 movies since 1908. Pictures include Sheeps Meadow, the Plaza Hotel, the Carousel, and more.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum Pictures

Pictures from the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Includes pictures of the Wall of Honor, the Great Hall and displays at Ellis Island.

Statue of Liberty Pictures

Pictures of the Statue of Liberty from Liberty Island, as well as pictures of Lower Manhattan.

Statue of Liberty Observatory Tour Pictures

Pictures from the Statue of Liberty Museum and Observatory Tour. Includes pictures of the Statue of Liberty's original torch and pictures of the inside of the Statue of Liberty.

Lower East Side: Birthplace of Dreams Walking Tour Pictures

Pictures from the Lower East Side: Birthplace of Dreams cell phone Walking Tour by Talking Street

Chelsea Market Photo Gallery: Pictures of Chelsea Market

See a photo gallery of a recent trip to New York City's Chelsea Market, in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Featuring photos of Chelsea Market, pictures of food, and other Chelsea pictures.

Madame Tussauds New York: Picture Gallery

Pictures from Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square. Includes pictures of George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Lance Armstrong, Usher and Paris Hilton.

Pictures of the New York City Skyline from Gantry Plaza

Gantry Plaza State Park is located in Long Island City and offers fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline, whether you want to see it at night, or during the day. Piers and a grassy picnic area make this a great place to view the skyline or experience the Fourth of July fireworks over the East River.

Campbell Apartment Photo Gallery

Located in Grand Central, The Campbell Apartment is an outstanding choice if you want to get a drink while you wait for a train or just want to experience the gorgeously restored apartment of John W. Campbell. The Campbell Apartment is famous for its Prohibition Punch and pours excellent drinks, at a premium price.

The Oak Bar Photo Gallery

Check out these pictures of The Oak Bar in the Plaza Hotel. The Oak Bar in the Plaza Hotel has appeared in many movies, including "North by Northwest".

Sex & The City Tour Pictures

See pictures of Sex and the City locations from around New York City. These pictures depict a variety of locations from Sex and the City.

Sex & The City Photo Gallery

See New York City through the eyes of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte on this 'Sex & the City' photo tour of Manhattan. Includes pictures of Magnolia Bakery, Jimmy Choo's and the Church Around the Corner.

New York City Marathon Photo Gallery -- How many people are involved in the...

The Annual New York City Marathon features over 35,000 athletes, 12,000 volunteers and 2 million spectators. See photos of the New York City Marathon in Manhattan.

Shooting "The Sopranos"

If you're a fan of "The Sopranos" you'll love this tour. It leaves from New York City and takes you to many of the locations where "The Sopranos" is filmed. Includes pictures of Satriele's and the Bada Bing!

Brooklyn Bridge & Beyond

Explore some tasty destinations in Brooklyn Heights and experience the view from the Brooklyn Bridge.

New York City Greenmarkets

Thoughout New York City, farm fresh produce, flowers, meats and more are available for sale at Greenmarkets. Find a greenmarket near you and see pictures of the Union Square market here.

David Blaine in Bryant Park

Read about David Blaine's Vertigo stunt and see pictures of him standing upon a 10 story pillar in New York City!

Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of the Ghouls: Photo Gallery

See a series of photos from St. John the Divine's annual Halloween Extravaganza and the Procession of the Ghouls. Photos detailing costumes included in Ralph Lee's Procession of the Ghouls.

Winter 2005 Restaurant Week Lunch at Gramercy Tavern

See the various courses and beverages we enjoyed at our Restaurant Week lunch at Gramercy Tavern. From bourbon spiked Greenmarket Cider to the Peanut Butter Parfait we enjoyed for dessert, experience the Gramercy Tavern meal along with us.

"The Polar Express" Photos - Macy's 2004 Christmas Window Displays

The Macy's window displays along Broadway depict scenes from the new film, "The Polar Express", which stars Tom Hanks. See photos from Macy's many window displays.

"Miracle of 34th Street" Photos - Macy's 2004 Holiday Window Displays

The Macy's 2004 holiday windows along 34th Street display scenes from <i>Miracle on 34th Street</i>. Check out this photo gallery of images from the Macy's 2004 <i>Miracle on 34th Street</i>.

Lord and Taylor Holiday Windows Photo Gallery

Just added the first photos from this holiday season's department store window displays, from Lord and Taylor. The Lord and Taylor windows depict the classic story of Virginia's letter to The Sun where she asked the editor if there really was a Santa Claus.

NYLA Photo Gallery: Inside Britney Spears' Restaurant

Take a peek inside NYLA, a New York City restaurant owned in part by Britney Spears.

La Boheme Photo Gallery

Get a glimpse at the set and costumes from Baz Lurhmann's production of Puccini's La Bohemè with these pictures.

Share Your Favorite New York City Photo

Here's your chance to share your favorite New York City photo. Submit your favorite New York City photo for inclusion on About.com's New York City Travel site. See submissions

Manhattan TV and Movie Tour Location Photos

See the locations used for shooting the Huxtable house from the Cosby Show, the Friends apartment building and the Ghostbusters firehouse in this photo gallery from the Manhattan TV & Movie Sites Tour.

A "Sex & The City" Tour Through New York City

See New York City sights where "Sex & the City" is filmed. Including Jimmy Choo's -- one of Carrie's favorite shoe boutiques.

Zabars Food Market

See pictures from Zabars, one of New York City's unique food markets. Zabars offers outstanding smoked fish, prepared foods and gourmet groceries on the Upper West Side.

Empire State Building Photo Gallery

See the view from the top of the Empire State Building at night with these Empire State Building photos.

Filming Locations from 'The Sopranos'

See locations use in the Sopranos, including Pizzaland, featured as Tony Soprano drives home during the opening credits of the Sopranos.

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