For more than a century, Carnegie Hall has been one of the most important venues for music and culture in the United States. Completed in 1891, it was intended to be America’s answer to the high culture opera houses and auditoriums of Europe, and has been host to a wide variety of legendary musicians, from Tchaikovsky to the Beatles. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. Or, if hard work and nimble fingers aren’t your thing, you can find it at the corner of 57th Street and 7th Avenue, two blocks south of Central Park. It’s a great place to visit whether you are enjoying a performance at night or a historical tour in the afternoon. William Burnet Tuthill designed Carnegie Hall in an Italian Renaissance style, and you’ll feel as though you were transported to Old World Europe when you’re greeted by the vaulted ceiling, white plaster walls and gilded details. Three separate venues make their home inside Carnegie Hall, most notably the Isaac Stern Auditorium, which boasts over 2,000 seats spread over five levels, and a large, domed stage. If you get hungry during your visit, there are two restaurants on the premises – the Rohatyn Room and the Citigroup café; both offer upscale, light fare. There are also several great restaurants nearby, including the Rue 57 Brasserie, Norma’s, and Mangia.