Radio City Music Hall

One heralded as the Showplace of the World, this famed Rockefeller Center venue has razzle-dazzled patrons since the 1930s with its elaborate Art Deco details, massive stage and theatrics. Though best known as the home of the Christmas Spectacular, which stars the high-kicking Rockettes and a full cast of nativity animals, many musicians consider Radio City a dream stage to perform on, including a recent extended stay from Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. Explore the 6,000-seat theater, meet a real life Rockette and learn about the iconic destination’s history dating back to John D. Rockefeller's hopes for space, its short time as a movie house, and some little-known secrets of the stage during the daily backstage tours ($26.95, children $19.95). For those interested in learning more about the design and architecture, including the high ceilings and painted walls of the grand foyer, aluminum nude statues and the –count ‘em–eight different lounges, opt for the 80-minute Art Deco tour. Whether you’re there for a tour or a show though, do yourself a favor and take moment to appreciate the orange glow emanating outward from the hallowed grand stage.