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There are literally hundreds of museums located in and around New York City. A handful of these fine establishments are located on Manhattan's famous Museum Mile. Situated along the east side of Central Park on Fifth Avenue, between 82nd Street to 104th Street, the Museum Mile features eight heavy-weight institutions specializing in a number of fields. From fine art to human history, Museum Mile proudly houses some of the world's most important archeological discoveries and human creations. It's impossible to avoid the cultured atmosphere of this popular NYC street so why try? Plan to soak up some serious culture during your upcoming New York City car rental vacation with a simple stroll down Fifth Avenue.

Celebrate Milestones along Museum Mile

Every year since 1978 New York City has celebrated its cultural heritage with a little help from the institutions located along Museum Mile. The Museum Mile Festival traditionally takes place the second Tuesday of June between 6 and 9pm. All eight museums along the Mile offer free admission at this time, and New York City car rental customers can enjoy a number of free street performances. Outdoor art activities are also common at the Festival providing youngsters with their own outlet of creativity. An opening ceremony presentation, special exhibit displays and musical entertainment all combine to make this a must-visit event. Museums that participate in the annual celebration include the Goethe House German Cultural Center at 82nd Street, the Metropolitan Museum of Art from 82nd to 86th Street and the National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts at 89th Street. The Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design at 91st Street, the Jewish Museum at 92nd Street and the El Museo del Barrio at 104th Street are also affiliated with the event. Special exhibits are also displayed at the Museum of the City of New York at 103rd Street. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is also extremely busy during Festival hours.

So Many Museums, So Little Time

New York Museums are popular with both New York City car rental customers and local residents. If you're looking to enjoy even more culture during your upcoming New York City car rental vacation, Action Exotic Car Rentals recommends exploring the Museum Mile neighborhood. Many more museums are located within walking distance. Top picks include Asia Society, the Frick Collection, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of American Illustrations. The recently reopened MoMa The Museum of Modern Art is also located not far from the southern end of Central Park. If you cross the street between 82nd and 86th Streets you'll end up on the front steps of either the American Museum of Natural History or the New York Historical Society.

Crowds and Culture: What to Expect Along Museum Mile

Millions of people flock to NYC for the sole purpose of visiting the museums located along Museum Mile. This can often result in unbelievable crowds. If you would like to make the most of your upcoming New York City car rental cultural escape, Action Exotic Car Rentals highly recommends arriving at the museum of your choice early. It is also recommended that you avoid visiting the Mile on weekends. And if you notice a line outside one of your must-see museum venues, don't worry! These lines tend to move quickly. Hungry museum-goers will also be happy to note that there are a number of wonderful restaurant establishments located near the Museum Mile. Vendors are also on hand outside many of the museums providing visitors with hotdogs, beverages and pretzels.

Enriching your upcoming New York City car rental vacation is easy when you visit Manhattan's Museum Mile. To learn more about this years Museum Mile Festival please feel free to visit the official Museum Mile Festival webpage at www.museummilefestival.org.

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