The Met Cloisters.
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How to Tackle The Met Without Getting Overwhelmed
Your admission ticket to the Fifth Avenue building gets you into The Met Cloisters on the same day.
Go for: the actual medieval cloisters rebuilt on a hill overlooking the Hudson River.
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The Best Rainy Day Things to Do in New York City
It takes some effort to get here, but The Cloisters is the city’s best rainy day teleportation device.
Go for: A long afternoon pretending you are in a European monastery instead of Upper Manhattan.
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Things to Do Alone in NYC
The Met's medieval branch sits at the top of Fort Tryon Park, and it is the best solo half day in Manhattan: the long walk up through the park, the unicorn tapestries, the herb gardens and a view over the Hudson.
Go for: the Unicorn Tapestries, then the Cuxa Cloister garden.
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The Washington Heights Guide
Perched on a hill in Fort Tryon Park, The Met Cloisters is dedicated to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.
Go for: the famous Unicorn Tapestries and the tranquil courtyard gardens.