The legendary 843-acre sanctuary of museums, trees, bike paths and statues deep in the heart of Manhattan can be a bit daunting in person, not to mention too far away to visit for some people. Of course, you can head directly to the Met, Bowling Green, Puppet House or other park favorites, if you're so inclined. This is a tasty little Web tour. The tour doesn't take long, but then, neither does chowing down a bag of Jelly Bellies. And just like a real tour, you can stock up at the candy shop.
All images have descriptions that explain their historical importance.
Click on the names of the exhibits to begin. The icon bar at the bottom of the page makes it easy to move through each section. Online viewing may not do the artwork justice, but you can avoid the crowds and that inevitable museum exhaustion. There are several ways to virtually visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Eddie the Elevator Man can take you on a tour, which gives descriptions and a few photos of the exhibits.