The Metropolitan Museum

The seemingly endless warren of corridors at The Met contains more than two million works of art spanning 5,000 years, which means you could spend days here without seeing everything. Exhibits and attractions range from the Egyptian-inspired Temple of Dendur and the New American Wing to 15 visually stunning Islamic Galleries and a European-style plaza with programmable fountains, splendid lighting, tranquil landscaping and a row of large parasols for shade.

Distance from hotel: Subway: 31 min