First screened at last year's Rome Film Fest, "Noise" is an indie film now in limited release about how horribly loud New York City can be. Tim Robbins plays a vigilante car alarm destroyer with co-stars Bridget Moynahan as his wife and William Hurt as Gotham's mayor.
Anyone who's spent more than a night in the city knows it can indeed be a terribly loud place to hang out, so we're bringing you some relief with a few quiet places where you can enjoy a moment or two of silence.
Where to Stay: The Library Hotel It's hardly on the quietest block in the city (at 41st and Madison) but the Library keeps things hush-hush with only six rooms per floor and Dewey Decimal-inspired decor. The thousands of books scattered throughout the hotel will certainly dampen footsteps in the hall, and if that's still not enough, the New York Public Library is a couple blocks away on 42nd and 5th.
Where to Hike: The Ramble This tangle of walking paths in the middle of Central Park is under-explored--probably because it's so confusing. But if you're on vacation, it's no big deal if you get lost for a couple of hours. The Ramble has some of the best bird-watching in all of Manhattan, so tread lightly and carry some big binoculars.
Where to Make Like a Monk: The Cloisters This branch of the Met Museum is hidden away in Fort Tryon Park at the northern tip of Manhattan. Yes, you'll have to ride the A Train for a few minutes to get there, but it's totally worth it to check out this medieval-style building brimming with European art. After contemplating the Gothic sculptures and Romanesque paintings, take a stroll through the surrounding park for one last, satisfying bit of quiet before heading back downtown.
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