New York is a city of countless attractions 24/7
New York is a city of countless attractions 24/7.
New York should be seen not once, but many, many times. To discover all the history and excitement from this city and to absorb New York 's unique energy, you should become a part of this city for a while. You can visit our museums and galleries, see Broadway shows, enjoy Off-Broadway Theaters, and go on countless New York tours. You can take a bus tour, helicopter tour, cruise tour or walking tour. Shopping in our endless designer fashion boutiques can hardly be compared to anything. We have more than 17,000 restaurants that will surely give you the unique opportunity to taste cuisine from all over the world. With so many Trade Shows, Festivals, Parties and Events held in New York , everyone is bound to find what they're looking for.
Here are just a few of the of the main New York highlights you will enjoy:
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is the symbol of America and New York City . France gave this enormous statue to the United States as a present, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of French-US relations. It is meant to represent all that the US stands for, which is freedom from oppression and the land of opportunity.
Museum Mile in New York.
World Financial Center / Wall St.
Metropolitan Museum
Battery Park City
This office and apartment community was built on the landfill from the excavation of the World Trade Center in 1977.
Broadway Shows
Central Park
Central Park takes up more than 840 acres and is located in the middle of Manhattan . It is the only park of that size in Manhattan and attracts both tourists and New Yorkers looking to relax and unwind in this busy city. Along with its landscapes and recreational areas, the park includes beautiful lakes and scenery, as well as a zoo, a theater, sports facilities, restaurant, entertainment and much more.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island, located in the mouth of the Hudson River, is another major symbol of the United States . In the 19 th and 20 th centuries, this island was the stopping point for immigrants entering the US , and the place where they would be officially registered. Nearly 17 million immigrants were processed here between 1892 and 1957.
New York Stock Exchange
Brooklyn Bridge
Empire State Building
One of New York 's most famous attractions, the Empire State Building is a must-see for anyone visiting New York . Completed in 1931, this 104-story building is currently the tallest skyscraper in New York (a title previously held by the second Twin Tower ). At over a quarter of a mile high, the observation decks of this historic national landmark provide a perfect view of Manhattan 's skyline.
Rockefeller Center
Located between 5 th Ave and 7 th Avenues, Rockefeller Center is a popular New York attraction. It was built by the Rockefeller family in 1939, and became a symbol of modernist architecture and capitalist wealth. With an ice-skating ring, NBC studios, Radio City Music Hall , and other spectacular attractions, Rockefeller Center will leave visitors entertained. 
South Street Seaport
Once the heart of the 19 th century Port of New York City , it has been revived by the transformation of Pier 17 into shops and restaurants.
Times Square
You've seen it in the movies, now its time to see the real thing. This bright and constantly in motion junction of Broadway and 7 th Ave and 42 nd St. has become a landmark of the city. The theaters, luxury hotels, music halls, billboards, etc., have come to represent the city's cultural hub.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center is one of the main performance centers in New York City and the US in general. It hosts more than 350 live performances annually and features some of the best musicians, singers and actors from across the globe. We strongly recommend watching a music, opera, theater, or dance performance at Lincoln Center during your trip to NY.
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library, located on 42 nd and 5 th Ave , is a beautiful architectural feat created in 1901 with the help of the government and private philanthropic donations. It contains more research materials than most public libraries in the country, and has numerous exhibitions during the year.
Trump Tower
Trump Tower is located on Fifth Avenue . It was build in 1983 by Donald Trump and Equitable Life Assurance Company and designed by Der Scutt of Swanke. Trump Tower is 58 story building and it was tallest of this type in New York at that time, when completed. Trump Tower is a mixed used - retail, office and resident.
Governor's Island
These 203 acres were under military command from the 1700s through 1996, making it the oldest continuously operated military post in U.S. history.
BOROS & MANHATTAN NEIGHBORHOODS PROFILES
Great New York consists of five districts Manhattan , Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx . Each of them is worth visiting as they have as fascinating history as Manhattan .
Midtown is the parts if Manhattan that stretches between 34 th and 59 th streets including such famous tourist sights such as Empire Sate Building , Rockefeller Center , Chrysler Building and Times Square with all its lights and Broadway theatres, among dozens of skyscrapers.
SoHo is abbreviation for South Houston . This neighborhood is one of the hippest and fashionable in Manhattan , filled with exclusive boutiques, art galleries and famous restaurants.
China Town is home to hundreds of shop lines in the street, where you can find anything from variety of souvenirs, discounted electronics and designer knock offs. If you like authentic Chinese Cuisine and don't want to travel to China to get it- travel to China Town in New York .
Little Italy is full of little street cafes. This charming neighborhood will offer you the best cappuccinos and espressos in the town, not to mention the most delicious Italian desserts.
Chelsea Around 7 th Avenue a.k.a. Fashion Avenue one will find the “Sewing Heaven” whose streets are filled with specialty sewing stores where one can purchase a variety of textiles, knits, buttons and upholsteries.
Upper East Side is located between 59 th and 97 th streets, along 5 th and Madison Avenues. Luxurious designer stores and most elegant boutiques and restaurants are here. This is one of the most expensive areas of Manhattan which houses part of Central Park and the Museum Mile . [link to museum mile para]
Upper West Side begins on the border of Central Park West and stretches to the banks of Hudson river . The famous Lincoln Center and Metropolitan Opera are located here. Columbia University and American Museum of Natural History add to the appeal of this charming neighborhood.
Harlem is the Northern part of Upper Manhattan , which is center for black culture and business. For much of the 20 th century it was associated with black culture, as well as crime and poverty, it now is experiencing a social and economic renaissance.
TriBeCa is a syllabic abbreviation of “TRiangle BElow CAnal Street”. It runs roughly from Canal Street south to Park Place and from the Hudson River east to Broadway. Once an industrial district mostly occupied by warehouses, the area has undergone a major revitalization. Warehouses are now being converted into luxurious lofts and new businesses emerge.
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