Directions to Main Building
By Subway/Bus
From The Cloisters: Take M4 bus directly to 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue.
From East Side of Manhattan: Take 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street and walk three blocks west to Fifth Avenue; or take M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus along Fifth Avenue (from uptown locations) to 82nd Street or along Madison Avenue (from downtown locations) to 83rd Street.
From West Side of Manhattan: Take C or 1 train to 86th Street, then M86 crosstown bus across Central Park to Fifth Avenue.
From Penn Station: Take M4 bus to 83rd Street and Madison Avenue.
By Car
From The Cloisters, Bronx, Northern New Jersey, and New England: Take southbound Henry Hudson Parkway to 96th Street exit; cross Central Park and turn right on Fifth Avenue; enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
From Brooklyn and Staten Island: Take Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, or Battery Tunnel to northbound/uptown FDR Drive; exit at 96th Street; turn left on York Avenue; turn right on 86th Street; turn left on Fifth Avenue and enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
From Southern New Jersey: Take New Jersey Turnpike to Holland Tunnel–Uptown exit; northbound Hudson Street becomes Eighth Avenue, which becomes Central Park West; at 86th Street, turn right and cross Central Park; turn right on Fifth Avenue and enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
From Bronx, Queens, Long Island, Upstate New York, and New England via Triborough Bridge: Take southbound/downtown FDR Drive to 96th Street exit; turn left on York Avenue; turn right on 86th Street; turn left on Fifth Avenue and enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.
From Queens and Long Island via Queensborough Bridge: Use either level; take right-lane exit onto 60th Street (westbound); at Madison Avenue, turn right and drive north/uptown; turn left on 81st Street then left on Fifth Avenue; enter Museum parking garage at 80th Street.

Awesome architectural site!!! Architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed this extremely unique museum located along the edge of Central Park. The circular shape structure really makes this place stand out, and the modern looking interior is unfogettable. Galleries of famous artists such as Picasso, Kadinsky and Paul Klee can be found here. Admission: $12 adults, $8 students/seniors, children under 12 free

-subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 88th Street
-5th Avenue (at 89th Street)

Vincent van Gogh’s famous “Mountains at Saint-Rémy” is housed here. The museum is currently under construction so half of it is blocked off from visitors.

Always a long line, usually a minimum of an hour’s wait, for the same day’s Broadway or Off-Broadway performances. Though, tickets are between 30-70% off face value.

Times Square

Even with all the attractions and events in New York, nothing beats a day of shopping at the finest shops.

The story of Roxie Hart, who becomes famous when she murders her lover, invents her defense, and manipulates the media to become a major celebrity. 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

Bwy & 8th Ave

Mouth-watering aromas. Produce fresh from the field. Amish specialties. Fresh meats, seafood, and poultry. Unique, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world. The hustle and bustle of a multitude of diverse people. It’s all here in Philadelphia’s historic farmers market, Reading Terminal Market. An exhilarating selection of baked goods, meats, poultry, seafood, produce, flowers, ethnic foods, cookware and eclectic restaurants are peppered throughout the Market. We invite you to explore this unique and extraordin`ary historic farmers market in Center City Philadelphia.

SEPTA – Schedule information – 215-580-7800 www.septa.org
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority – Buses, trains, street cars and subways.
By Regional Rail
Exit at Market Street East Station. Follow signs to Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market.
By Subway – Broad Street Line
Exit at City Hall. Walk east on Market Street. Turn left onto 12th Street. Follow 1 block to Reading Terminal Market.
By Subway – Market/Frankford Line
Exit at 13th Street. Walk 1 block east to 12th Street. Turn left onto 12th Street. Walk 1 block to Reading Terminal Market.
By Subway – Subway-Surface Trolleys
Exit at Juniper Station. Walk 2 blocks east to 12th St. Turn left onto 12th St. Walk 1 block to Reading Terminal Market.
By Bus
Please call SEPTA for schedule information. 215-580-7800 www.septa.org
PATCO – High Speed line to/from New Jersey
Exit at 8th and Market Streets. Walk west on Market to 12th Street. Turn right onto 12th Street. Walk 1 block to Reading Terminal Market.
AMTRAK – 30th Street Station
Take SEPTA regional rail to Market Street East Station. Follow signs to Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market.

Try to various food there. Especially the Philly cheesesteaks at Rick’s!

The tour inside Independence Hall was quite mundane, though it was somewhat interesting to see the inside of the building that existed back in the 18th Century while signing the Declaration of Independence. Lines for this tour is generally long, so be sure to make plans ahead of time. No Admission.

Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets

This is the most awesome cracked and chipped bell I have ever seen!! No Admission.

Located on Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets

The Museum’s closed on Mondays so we were not able to visit the gallery. Though, the famous steps from the movie “Rocky” took place outside of this museum so be sure to check this point of interest out. The top of the museum steps offer a great view of the city. Admission: Members: Free at all times, Adults: $12, Seniors (62+): $9, Students (with valid ID): $8, Children (ages 13-18): $8, (12 & younger): Free (excluding groups), Sundays: Pay what you wish all day

26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

On Sundays: Admission is optional!

Just drove through the University and saw how affluent the school was. School vacinity and buildings were just gorgeous although further West would lead you into a more cautious neighborhood.

A small two-story mall in the heart of Philly. Over 70 shops and restaurants come together to offer upscale merchandise for every facet of your life plus delicious delicacies to please your palate.

Parking: 4-level parking garage conveniently located directly below Liberty Place complex

No White House tours available unless you are a visitor or guest of a congressman.

Very solemn memorial, though a must see.

Walk down Constitution Avenue

Drove through Georgetown University

West Wing: Traditional Art
East Wing: Contemporary Art featuring Winslow Homer only from July 3, 2005 – February 20, 2006

Free tours are held each hour. Worth the trip.

No pictures allowed inside the courtroom, though the smell of the wood and red carpet really gives you a sense of the powerful decisions that happen there.

Visit this site in the afternoons while Court is not in session.

See the original Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States of America. No flash photography is allowed in the dimly light chamber.

Tours are only from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. I missed the last tour by 20 minutes. Get there before 2:00 p.m. for the free hour-long tour. I hear it’s very much worth the trip.

This four story museum really paints the sorrow picture during the Halocaust period. A must see museum. Peak season requires tickets. Make reservations in advance.

Right beside the Bureau of Engraving and Printing near 14th and C streets.

Huge cemetery for war veterans and of the like. Kennedy gravesites are located there.

The last changing of the guards .

Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates is an investor relations agency servicing clients in every industry for more than 20 years.

On 3rd Ave. between 49th and 50th St.

A Pixar: 20 Years of Animation exhibit was featured at MoMA showcasing between December 14, 2005–February 6, 2006. Very intriguing pictures were featured on the development of characters including The Incredibles, Monsters Inc., Toy Story, and the most recent 2006 film not-yet-released “Cars” and “Ratatouille.” The existing MoMA features five stories of contempory paintings and sculptures, architecture and photography. Admission: $20/adult, $12/student

Even with all the attractions and events in New York, nothing beats a day of shopping at the finest shops.

Great stores on Broadway and if you shop in the side streets, there are lots of trendy and great boutiques.

Took a stroll through the Financial District, passing through the New York Stock Exchange as well as the Staten Island Ferry terminal. On a clear day, a gorgeous view of the Statue of Liberty can be seen.