Midtown is more than a place you pass through.

We walk you through the best of it, cluster by cluster, from the observation decks and Grand Central to our favorite tacos by the Garden.

New York has five first-class observation decks, and we have been up all of them, cameras in hand.

Here is our honest take on each one, who each suits best, and which we would pick if we could only do one.

We went up the Empire State Building on a busy August evening.

Here's what the visit was really like, what tickets cost, the best time to go, and how the granddaddy of observation decks compares to the newer ones.

The Vessel is open again at Hudson Yards, safety nets and all. We finally climbed it on a quiet Monday.

Here is our honest take on whether it is worth it and how it compares to the Edge next door.

We finally visited the Frick Collection after its big renovation, and the timing was perfect.

Here is everything we learned, from tickets and hours to the brand-new second floor and that surprising age rule.

Plus our honest take on whether it is worth your time.

Top of the Rock is the deck most people will tell you to visit first, and after finally making it up there ourselves, we understand why.

Here is everything we learned about tickets, timing, and the open-air view you cannot get anywhere else in the city.

The Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK Airport is an upscale lounge with many refined features.

The lounge serves top-notch food and drinks.

Greenwich Avenue in the West Village is home to one of New York City's most unexpected neighborhoods: a cluster of British restaurants, shops, and a grocery store locals call Little Britain.

This is our honest guide to all four spots.

The USS Intrepid is one of New York City's most unique attractions.

An actual aircraft carrier, a Space Shuttle, the only British Airways Concorde in the Northeast, and a Cold War nuclear submarine, all in one place on the Hudson River.

Here's everything you need to know before you visit.

We spent a beautiful afternoon at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and came away with a lot of tips.

Here's everything you need to know before you go, from tickets and hours to the best gardens to visit.

The New York Transit Museum is one of the few attractions where you can truly take a deep dive into the city’s history. You walk down the steps of what appears to be a modern subway station, but you’re actually stepping back in time.

The museum is a "living" archive housed inside the decommissioned 1936 Court Street station in Brooklyn. With admission at just $10 and an investment of about two hours, you’ll leave feeling like a "lifelong New Yorker."

One World Observatory is the observation deck located at the top of the World Trade Center in New York City. 

It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and a symbol of resilience in the New York skyline. 

The observatory offers 360-degree panoramic views of New York City, and visitors can see up to 45 miles on a clear day. 

If you are looking to get away from the hustle of New York City without ever leaving the city, then a quick subway trip to the Met Cloisters is the place to go. 

The building incorporates real medieval architectural elements imported from Europe and showcases tapestries, sculpture,  stained glass, metalwork, and medieval gardens.

The Tenement Museum is one of our favorite New York City museums.

Housed in several old tenement buildings of New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood, the Tenement Museum brings to life the real lives of New York’s immigrant communities, spanning a timeframe from about the 1860s through the mid-1900s. A unique and immersive history experience.

New York City is home to many famous museums.

The Morgan Library, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, might be a bit lesser known, but it is well worth a visit as it is somewhat unique and a pretty easy visit with its central location and interesting collection. 

In New York City, with over 700 hotels, it’s very difficult to stand out. But The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel, located in lower Manhattan, is a notable hotel. 

The hotel building dates back to 1881 and features a nine-story atrium and two top-tier restaurants. 

Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most famous and unique areas.

It has countless restaurants and bars and also quiet leafy side streets that will make you forget you are in New York City. 

Governors Island is a unique destination right in the middle of New York Harbor. It offers biking, a spa, many food options, and overnight accommodations.

A first-hand review of the beautiful Delta One Lounge at JFK Airport in New York City.

The Edge observation deck sits high atop New York’s Hudson Yards. The uniquely shaped deck offers a great perspective and fun experience.