Chinatown

Museum of Chinese in the Americas
215 Centre Street
$7 adults, $4 students/seniors, children under 12 free
M 11AM-5PM, Th 11AM-9PM, F 11AM-5PM, Sa-Su 10AM-5PM, closed Tu-W

Exhibits on the history and culture of Chinese-Americans.

The main attraction in Chinatown is just walking through the neighborhood, visiting the above-mentioned shopping streets.

Columbus Park
Bayard St
between Mulberry and Baker Streets

An excellent place to relax and people-watch. Early in the mornings, people practice their tai-chi there. If you're interested, some of these people might teach you a little bit of it. At times, there are a group of women practicing the traditional Chinese fhan dances. Also, usually in the summer time there are basketball tournaments one may either participate in or watch. In the afternoon when school is out, many adolescents hang out in this park.

Sara Delano Roosevelt Park
Chrystie Street
between Houston and Canal Streets

Another good spot to people-watch.