Yes, except for the 75-footers, which are being phased out of the system anyway.
As it happens, the main branch of the NYPL is both the home of some cool old books and other stuff (e.g., the original stuffed toy that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh stories) and a nice piece of Beaux Arts architecture. Grand Central Terminal is another landmark that’s worth a visit.
A normal day as a tourist in NYC involves being on your feet a lot. For example I would highly recommend the “Museum Highlights” guided tour and the Metropolitan Museum - link. But it was a one hour scramble around the entire facility. Very good though.
I would recommend the off-broadway show “Avenue Q”. Muppets for adults. You won’t be disappointed… maybe offended… not sure.
I second most of the stuff above and recommend the WTC Memorial. It’s well done and very moving. Also, get to the Broadway area long before the play starts and soak in some of the Times Square atmosphere. It is a must see for a first time visit.
Nope. They’ve got Hamilton tickets!
Alexander Hamilton (& his wife) are buried at Trinity Church on Wall Street. The Grange is the fine home he built in his last years–up in Harlem. Back downtown, Fraunce’s Tavern has a museum–honoring America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman until next December. (You can also get something to eat & drink while there.)
End of my fantasy Colonial New York recommendations. From my personal experience–check out the Met’s website. I’m a big museum fan but the place exhausted me; select your personal highlights!
It is also a nice view from the bar on the deck on the top floor. And you can have a drink while viewing. One time I was on that deck a red-tailed hawk was perched about 10 feet above the bar area.
I think there are a bunch of ethnic restaurants on 9th avenue (maybe 10th) in the 40s or 50s (that’s a street reference).
Along these lines, you can also visit the Morris-Jumel Mansion, which I think is pretty neat and it houses an archive and library where Lin-Manuel Miranda did some of his research for Hamilton. Aaron Burr once lived there, Washington stayed there. It also has beautiful grounds and a garden, so that’s nice for some leisurely time in the summer. It is part of the NYC Historic House Trust, if you can’t get enough historic houses. Many of them have special programming in the summer, so you might want to check the web sites closer to your trip to see if any concerts on the grounds, lectures, or art exhibits are scheduled during your visit.
When you are downtown, you can also stroll by 1 Police Plaza to see the remains of the old Sugar House prison, which housed prisoners of war during the Revolution, and is now a little memorial. It’s not really a destination site, you just walk by and say “yep, that’s the old Sugar House prison window.”
Given that all of NYC is currently swept up in Hamilton-mania (as well they should), I predict it will be easy to find more colonial NY-themed tours and guides.
Switching gears, for European restaurants, I like 26 Seats (French bistro), Las Ramblas for Spanish tapas, and Pylos for Greek (not a Greek diner).
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Oooh. Bar + View = Good.
I’ve heard the soundtrack, it’s not really my thing, though I know lots of people who like it. I’ll see about other shows, though…Hmmm wonder if Fun Home will still be playing…
For bookstores, you’ll definitely want to see The Strand, and maybe Forbidden Planet which is close by.
Both are a short walk from Union Square. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays there a large Farmer’s/Food makers market. There’s a lot of nice stuff, from honey and bread, to veggies and fruits, soaps, flowers, etc. Visit on the weekdays unless you love insane crowds.
Also near Union Square is Breads Bakery on 16th street. This is reputed to have the best Chocolate Babka in town (a claim I would dispute but it is a good babka). A Chocolate Babka is a yeast bread twisted together with a ton of chocolate, its a very Jewish-New York thing.
There are several locations of Sophie’s Cuban, which has solid and inexpensive fast-service Cuban foods. Pernil (roast pork)with Rice moro (mixed rice and black beans) and sweet plaintains. Try the green sauce. You’re welcome 
The Strand is a dump and should have been closed by a fire marshal decades ago.
Check out Manhattan Sideways. They go through every numbered street, street by street, listing every business, church, park garden, etc. on each street. The last update I looked at was 76th Street (they’re up to 77th) which includes this fabulous church, which you’d probably never know was there, otherwise. (They also have the distinction of being the first web site with a .nyc URL.)
You can view just the highlights of each street (Side Picks Only) or every building (all NNth Street Places).
Maybe Winnie the Pooh and Friends will be back on display at the library by the time you go. They’re being refurbished right now.
I liked the Society of Illustrators Museum.
The Historical Society of New York usually has good exhibits. Right now, there’s a Superheroes in Gotham exhibit but that’ll be gone after Feb. 21.
Be prepared for all the walking you’re going to be doing in the heat. I went mid-July once and it was pretty exhausting. Don’t hesistate to put some moleskin on the bottoms of your feet the moment you feel a blister coming on (or even in advance, if you’re prone to them). You’ll thank yourself later. There’s nothing worse than getting a blister the very first day and having to baby it the rest of the time. Do your walking on the shady side of the street, when possible.
In July, I’d take a trip on the water in some way. NY Water Taxi, a CircLine cruise or something. That can be a foot saver, too. I did the hop-on, hop-off NY Water Taxi and thought it was great.
Ahhh Manhattan in July, the garbage and pee smell should be in full bloom.
Bumping coz I’m packing now - how’s the weather lately? Looks like warm & muggy.
Club Quaters hotel on 25 West 51st Street has a bar/restaurant with an outdoor deck on 7th floor that overlooks Rockefeller Center for an interesting view with your (liquid?) meal.