The Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site is a five-story brick apartment building that was home to an estimated 7,000 people, from over 20 countries, between 1863 and 1935. Now a National Historic Landmark, the museum offers tours of restored apartments that paint a picture of the life of an immigrant. The Tenement Museum promotes tolerance and historical perspective on the immigrant experience.
Take an underwater adventure as a family as you explore the attractions at the New York Aquarium. The seaside aquarium is the oldest in the nation and is home to over 350 species, including animals like sharks, sea otters, penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, and octopuses. Some of the exhibitions you'll see are Explore the Shore, Sea Cliffs, Conservation Hall, and Alien Stingers.
Get a 360 degree view of Manhattan and the Hudson River as you sip cocktails at the Sky Room Times Square. This bi-level nightlife oasis features five spots for you to enjoy the evening: the Times Square Lounge, the Cube balcony, the Private Salon, the North Terrace and the South Terrace. Pick the venue that suits you most and spend the night in one of the city's most versatile lounges.