New York City: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours

Jaded New Yorkers like to dismiss this glitzy retail emporium as a mall. But what a mall! On the fourth floor alone are two of New York's best — and most expensive — dining rooms: chef Thomas Keller's Per Se and Masa Takayama's namesake sushi restaurant.

The complex is located on Columbus Circle at the southwest corner of Central Park — sip a cocktail while enjoying spectacular views of the park from the bustling Stone Rose Lounge or the more refined Mandarin Hotel bar. Multitaskers can get the view and the drink while listening to first-rate jazz at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's trio of venues in the building.

At lunchtime, grab a basket from Dean & Deluca on the second floor or Whole Foods downstairs, and head into the park for an impromptu picnic. Or, if you just want to shop in a mall, you can do that too: There are some 50 high-end stores to choose from.

• 1. Time Warner Center
  10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019; 212-823-6300 40.767821-73.982302 shopsatcolumbuscircle.com
• 2. Per Se
  10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019; 212-823-9335 40.767821-73.982302 perseny.com
• 3. Masa
  10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019; 212-823-9800 40.767821-73.982302 masanyc.com
• 4. Mandarin Oriental New York
  10 Columbus Circle, 35th Floor, New York, NY 10019; 212-805-8876 40.767821-73.982302 mandarinoriental.com
• 5. Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
  10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019; 212-258-9800 40.767821-73.982302 jalc.org