The buzz of the Big Apple thrills visitors like no other city, but it can be so full-on there inevitably comes a time when you will need to take a breath and step back from all the excitement.
And amid all the bustle it is possible… here are some of the best pockets of calm hidden away across New York.
The Met Cloisters, Washington Heights
To find a pocket of calm in New York, head to the sun-dappled Met Cloisters