Midtown Gems, Empire State Views and Thai Food
Browse gems and meteorites on Fifth Avenue, take in Empire State Building views and sit down for Thai food near East 39th Street in Midtown Manhattan.
Midtown Gems, Skyline Views and Thai Dining
Astro Gallery on Fifth Avenue
Rare fossils and meteorites are part of the collection at Astro Gallery of Gems, Minerals and Fossils. Colorful displays place geologic specimens alongside jewelry and home decor. Visitors can study museum-quality pieces or browse gifts in the spacious store. The store is at 417 5th Ave. The gallery is open every day. Weekday hours are 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Saturday hours run from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Empire State Building in Midtown
Entry to the Empire State Building ends when doors close at 11:00 PM. The building remains open until midnight. Historical exhibits trace its 1931 origins. In the gold-toned stone lobby, reflective flooring and illuminated wall panels frame a tall mural. Art Deco interiors precede the high-speed elevator ride to observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors. Around sunset, city lights gradually illuminate the Manhattan skyline below.
Dagg Thai Restaurant on East 39th Street
At 10 E 39th St, Dagg Thai Restaurant serves homestyle Thai cooking beneath exposed wooden beams. Crispy branzino, crab fried rice, and wagyu basil stir-fry give the menu several distinct routes. Full bar service extends the meal into drinks. Lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Dinner resumes at 4:30 PM. Friday and Saturday dinner runs until 11:00 PM. Peak periods bring a crowded, noisy room.
