Travel Reference
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
In 1878 James Renwick, Jr. designed New York's grandest religious building in
French Gothic style. The bronze doors, the baldachin over the high altar, the Lady
Chapel, and the rose window are among its notable features.
Saks Fifth Avenue
One of New York's most attractive stores, Saks is famous for the changing seasonal
decor on the main floor of its 1924 building, as well as for its exclusive fashions for
men and women.
New York Public Library
TheepitomeofBeauxArtselegance,this1911landmarkfeaturesvaultedmarblehalls
and a paneled reading room that glows with light from great arched windows.
Lord and Taylor
Retailing on Fifth Avenue since 1914, Lord and Taylor offers a mix of fashions for
budgets low and high. The store is known for its animated Christmas windows.
Tip:
FreetoursoftheNewYorkPublicLibrary:11amand2pmMon-Sat,and2pmonSun;there's
no need to book for groups of less than 10 people.
Tip:
St. Patrick's Cathedral is open to visitors 6:30am- 8:45pm daily.
