Must See Sights and Landmarks in Secaucus Area

"Image Source This one is dedicated to serious romancing couples; here in the Metropolitan Museum of Art you will find ample artifacts from the Ancient Rome and even more from modern and contemporary era that has contributed to the museum’s collection. Well it’s not only the arts, there are other respites too, detour to the Balcony bar that overlooks the Great Hall. If you are planning a visit between May and late Fall you can also hit the rooftop bar and enjoy a couple of drinks together!"

"Designed by namesake architect Marcel Breuer (1902–1981), The Metropolitan Museum’s showcase for contemporary and modern art is the most elegant Brutalist building in NYC. Opened in 1966 as the home of the Whitney Museum, the Met Breuer’s granite-clad, inverted ziggurat form cantilevers over a sunken sculpture garden. In 2015, the Whitney decamped to its current Meatpacking District location, leasing the building to The Met for eight years."

"Celebrated in songs and movies, the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the city’s most iconic man-made wonders. Proudly looming over the East River, this historic bridge offers a scenic journey between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Since its completion in 1883, the bridge has attracted millions of tourists and locals to its stunning view overlooking Brooklyn and other city landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island."

"Spanning from the South Street Seaport to Brooklyn Heights, the famous Brooklyn Bridge has ushered New Yorkers across the East River since 1883. A must-see for any visitor to the Big Apple, the best way to experience the bridge is to take the 30-plus minute, 3,455-foot expedition and walk it. The view of Manhattan is incredible, suddenly making it easy to understand why decades of poets and painters have been fascinated by it."

"Make your way to the famous Brooklyn Bridge and cross over to DUMBO (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass), Brooklyn. The bridge spans 1.1 miles and was once the largest suspension bridge. When the bridge originally opened, it actually wasn’t a free NYC activity to do."

"The 9/11 Memorial and Museum needs no introduction or explanation. The twin reflecting pools are in the footprint of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers that were attacked on September 11, 2001, and the names of all the victims of the attacks of that day, at the Twin Towers, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, along with the six who died in the 1993 bombing at the World Trade Center, are on bronze panels that form the edges of the two pools. Top Things to Do in NYC"

"More than any other city in America, the events of September 11th impacted New York in a way that’s still felt today. But rather than linger on the tragedy of the event, the 9/11 Memorial reflects on our healing and growth as a city following the day. A moving piece of artwork called “Reflecting Absence,” two memorial pools stand in the footprint of the towers, surrounding the museum on either side."

"Central Synagogue is a Reform synagogue located at 652 Lexington Avenue, at the corner of East 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan. It was built in 1870–1872 to the design by Henry Fernbach and represents the Moorish Revival-style copy of Budapest's Dohány Street Synagogue. The building has been in continuous use by a congregation longer than any other in the state of New York, and is among the oldest synagogues still standing in the United States."

"The Battery Conservancy is a park located at the very southern tip of Manhattan. Its highlight is an imaginative SeaGlass Carousel. Meant to commemorate the site of New York City's first aquarium (one of the first public institutions of its kind in the country!) it's a ride that takes everyone, both kids and adults, on a sensory journey."

"Times Square Church, located in Manhattan, is an interdenominational church that welcomes people from all Christian traditions. The church claims more than 8,000 people, representing more than 100 different nationalities, gather to worship together each week. The church describes itself as one that love is building in New York City, the nation and around the world by reaching out to the fatherless, the widows, the oppressed, the destitute, the addicted and the poor."

"Times Square Church is a non-denominational church located at 237 West 51st Street in the Theater District of Manhattan, New York City. Many people representing over one hundred nationalities gather to worship together every week."

"Tip: Besides the one-and-only Broadway Theater, other theaters of interest to many visitors are the famous 1970s disco, Studio 54 and Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall. Broadway Theater District information."

"Times Square Church, located in Manhattan, is an interdenominational church that welcomes people from all Christian traditions. The church claims more than 8,000 people, representing more than 100 different nationalities, gather to worship together each week. The church describes itself as one that love is building in New York City, the nation and around the world by reaching out to the fatherless, the widows, the oppressed, the destitute, the addicted and the poor."

"Times Square Church is a non-denominational church located at 237 West 51st Street in the Theater District of Manhattan, New York City. Many people representing over one hundred nationalities gather to worship together every week."

"Rockefeller Center is where you’ll find three of New York’s most famous landmarks: MoMA, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue. There’s also the Top of the Rock, The skating rink (during winter) and NBC Studios. You can catch the Today Show filmed here if you visit in the early morning."

"Afterwards, stop by the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral just across the street. This is probably the most impressive religious structure in all of New York, and a definite must-visit regardless of your religion (or irreligion, as the case may be)."

"The Angelica Kitchen is serving organic based vegan food in their restaurant. The vegan restaurant is considered to be one of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in town and also considered to be one of the best vegan restaurants. They are offering sophisticated and special food for everyone to taste!"