We explored the New York Public Library and were blown away by the amazing architecture and special collection. Theoretically they have books too, but not sure where those are. 📚

New York Public Library facade with Beaux-Arts columns and steps, visitors walking and photographing on a sunny day.Tourists pose and stroll in front of the New York Public Library's Beaux-Arts facade with its iconic lion statueAstor Hall in the New York Public Library, showing marble arches, columns, chandeliers, and engraved benefactor names on the walls.Ornate lobby of the New York Public Library with painted vaulted ceilings, wood paneling, murals, and visitors milling about.