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If you grew up loving the classic picture book, Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans then his bar, Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel in New York is a must see. Murals of his artwork are everywhere throughout the hotel bar. Take a walk down memory lane and grab a cocktail while you're at it!

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