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Bryant Park
41 W. 40th St.212-768-4242
Located behind the NY Public Library, Bryant Park offers a bucolic escape in the middle of midtown Manhattan. During the winter, they feature holiday shops and an ice skating rink; in summer, it's live movies on the lawn, Broadway performances and more. Visit website for current events.
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