The attraction’s history is a rich and fascinating one, with roots dating back to the Paris of 1770. It was there that Madame Tussaud learned to model wax likenesses under the tutelage of her mentor, Dr. Philippe Curios. At 17 years of age, she became the art tutor to King Louis XVI’s sister at the [...]
September 9, 2009
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The Armory Show – The International Fair of New Art, has been the world’s leading art fair devoted exclusively to contemporary art since its introduction in 1999. The fair is the successor to the highly acclaimed Gramercy International Art Fairs that attracted thousands to their New York, Los Angeles and Miami shows between 1994 and [...]
March 4, 2009
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From Dec 11 to April 22nd
This exhibition will take the visitor through the course of a day-7 a.m. through 2 a.m.-and link routine activities with information documenting their collective impact on the environment, while also offering alternatives for making these actions less harmful to our world and highlighting innovations that will lead to greater sustainability [...]
January 21, 2009
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“Meet President-elect Barack Obama (or his wax figure, at least) at Madame Tussauds New York’s new Oval Office exhibit and make your own history.” Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is located right next to the CitySights NY visitor center located at 234 w. 42nd street in Times Square. For tickets go to CitySights NY
January 16, 2009
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The Intrepid makes its way back with a big splash!
The new Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a unique journey through spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology. Located at the new, park-like Pier 86, the complex boasts 30 restored aircraft, the former USS Growler submarine and the British Airways Concorde. The Intrepid Museum [...]
November 26, 2008
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The Rock and Roll hall of fame opens up in Soho Dec 2nd. See all the goodies from the best Rockers of all time including The Ramones, The Clash, Jimmy Hendrix, Blondie and memorobilia from CBGB’s including their urinal (yes you read right, their urinal) and so much more!
The Hall of fame opens right under [...]
November 25, 2008
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Take advantage of the biggest sales of the year known as BLACK FRIDAY! Woodbury Common will have the biggest sales for the whole weekend. Take the Citysights NY bus for only $37 roundtrip .. WOODBURY COMMON BUS NYC
November 12, 2008
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