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Metropolitan Opera, New York, NY
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Metropolitan Opera

Metropolitan Opera is a theatre or event venue in New York, NY, part of the New York City guide. Cost: $50 or more.

30 Lincoln Center Plaza · New York, NY

Why you should go…

The Metropolitan Opera performs at the Metropolitan Opera House within Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. It is the largest repertory opera house in the world, mounting roughly 17 productions each season running from fall through spring. Ticket prices span from lower priced rush seats to premium orchestra seating.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Metropolitan Opera, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Lincoln Center

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    See George Balanchine's company dance its repertoire and The Nutcracker at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

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    Carnegie Hall

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    Hear a concert in one of three halls, take a guided tour of Stern Auditorium, or browse the free Rose Museum.

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    Central Park Zoo

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    The Plaza

    $50+

    Step into the 1907 chateau-style hotel on Grand Army Plaza for afternoon tea in The Palm Court or a drink at the Champagne Bar.

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  • Museums
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    American Museum of Natural History

    $25–$50

    Dinosaurs, the great blue whale and a planetarium under one roof, one of the world's great museums, beloved by kids.

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