NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
New
York City is larger than life: in population, in square feet (think of the five
boroughs), in culture and food, in arts and entertainment. Visitors to New York
have the world at their fingertips, from Uptown to Downtown and beyond. There’s
so much to do and see, no two visits will ever be quite the same. Whether it’s
your first visit to Gotham or your fifteenth, these top things to do in New
York capture the energy, spirit and style of the city.
1. Empire State Building
Experience
No
visit to New York City would be complete without a stop at this masterpiece of
Art Deco design, and perhaps the most famous office building in the world. From
its magnificent lobby — now sporting a re-creation of its original spectacular
ceiling mural — to the 86th-floor observatory perched more than 1,000 feet (305
meters) above the city streets, this National Historic Landmark gives visitors
plenty to admire.
What
to Do
Open past midnight 365 days a year, it’s a romantic spot for a late-night kiss. Take the audio tour to learn more about everything you can see from the observation deck. The 80th floor is home to the Dare to Dream exhibit, featuring original documents, sketches, reproduction photos and other artifacts that capture the building's history.
Open past midnight 365 days a year, it’s a romantic spot for a late-night kiss. Take the audio tour to learn more about everything you can see from the observation deck. The 80th floor is home to the Dare to Dream exhibit, featuring original documents, sketches, reproduction photos and other artifacts that capture the building's history.
What
to See
On a clear day, the view encompasses five states. You'll get a clear view of many famous New York landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, The Hudson and East River, and more. It's no wonder why this is one of the top places to visit in New York.
On a clear day, the view encompasses five states. You'll get a clear view of many famous New York landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, The Hudson and East River, and more. It's no wonder why this is one of the top places to visit in New York.
2. Statue of Liberty
A
stirring symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty has been a beacon in New York
Harbor since 1886. A gift from the people of France, the Statue was designed by
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel.
What
to Do
Once on Liberty Island, free National Park Service tours fill in the details about the copper-sheeted masterpiece. For an extra fee, upgrade to a Crown Ticket and go into the statue itself.
Once on Liberty Island, free National Park Service tours fill in the details about the copper-sheeted masterpiece. For an extra fee, upgrade to a Crown Ticket and go into the statue itself.
What
to See
With her torch ablaze more than 300 feet (91.5 meters) above the ground, "Liberty Enlightening the World" (the statue’s official name) is only accessible via commercial ferries, which offer amazing vantage points for the perfect vacation snapshot.
With her torch ablaze more than 300 feet (91.5 meters) above the ground, "Liberty Enlightening the World" (the statue’s official name) is only accessible via commercial ferries, which offer amazing vantage points for the perfect vacation snapshot.
3. Ellis Island Immigration
Museum
Ellis
Island, the portal through which millions of immigrants entered the United
States, is a must-see for anyone interested in the personal stories of those
who came to America in search of a new beginning.
What
to Do
Walk in the footsteps of the nation’s newest citizens as they traveled through the baggage, registry and hearing rooms — in some cases, leaving with new, "American" names. Scan the Wall of Honor and see if you can find the name of an ancestor among the 700,000 inscribed names.
Walk in the footsteps of the nation’s newest citizens as they traveled through the baggage, registry and hearing rooms — in some cases, leaving with new, "American" names. Scan the Wall of Honor and see if you can find the name of an ancestor among the 700,000 inscribed names.
What
to See
For those whose ancestors made the journey, the American Family History Center offers computerized genealogical records. Stop and watch the interactive American Flag of Faces™, a "living" digital exhibit featuring images submitted by individuals and families.
For those whose ancestors made the journey, the American Family History Center offers computerized genealogical records. Stop and watch the interactive American Flag of Faces™, a "living" digital exhibit featuring images submitted by individuals and families.
4. American Museum of Natural
History
Dinosaur
fossils? Check. Theories of evolution? Check. Planetarium space show and IMAX
theater? Double-check. It's no wonder the American Museum of Natural History
was voted #1 attraction in New York City by the Zagat Survey "U.S. Family
Travel Guide."
What
to Do
At the American Museum of Natural History, more than 32 million specimens and cultural artifacts await exploration. Catch a show in the Hayden Planetarium and explore the rest of the Rose Center for Earth and Space to learn more about the 13-billion-year history of the universe.
At the American Museum of Natural History, more than 32 million specimens and cultural artifacts await exploration. Catch a show in the Hayden Planetarium and explore the rest of the Rose Center for Earth and Space to learn more about the 13-billion-year history of the universe.
What
to See
Thanks to its starring role in the film Night at the Museum, AMNH draws enthusiastic young fans eager to see the 94-foot (28.6 meters) blue whale, the fossilized skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex (the dinosaur that loved to play fetch), and the gum-chewing Easter Island head.
Thanks to its starring role in the film Night at the Museum, AMNH draws enthusiastic young fans eager to see the 94-foot (28.6 meters) blue whale, the fossilized skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex (the dinosaur that loved to play fetch), and the gum-chewing Easter Island head.
5. The Metropolitan Museum of
Art
Known
simply as "the Met," this museum offers an unparalleled view of the
world, all under one roof. In total, the Met's collections include more than
two million works of art that span over five thousand years of history.
What
to Do
Enjoy its wide-ranging collection including Greek and Roman art, European and Asian paintings and sculptures, artifacts from Africa and the Americas, and more. Make time to head over to The Cloisters museum and gardens, a branch of the Met dedicated to the art of medieval Europe.
Enjoy its wide-ranging collection including Greek and Roman art, European and Asian paintings and sculptures, artifacts from Africa and the Americas, and more. Make time to head over to The Cloisters museum and gardens, a branch of the Met dedicated to the art of medieval Europe.
What
to See
Of particular note are the ancient Egyptian collection — a special department for the collection was established in 1906 — and the arms and armor holdings, which include examples from both Europe and Japan. The Met's collection of Egyptian art ranges from 300,000 B.C. to the 4th century A.D.
Of particular note are the ancient Egyptian collection — a special department for the collection was established in 1906 — and the arms and armor holdings, which include examples from both Europe and Japan. The Met's collection of Egyptian art ranges from 300,000 B.C. to the 4th century A.D.
6. WALL STREET
Wall Street is a 0.7-mile-long
(1.1 km) street running eight blocks, roughly northwest to southeast, from Broadway to South Street on the East River in the Financial District of lower Manhattan, New York City. Over time, the term has
become ametonym for the financial markets
of the United States as a whole, the American financial sector (even if
financial firms are not physically located there), or signifying New York-based
financial interests.
Anchored by Wall Street, New York City has
been called both the most economically powerful city and the leading financial center of the world, and the city
is home to the world's two largest stock exchanges by total market capitalization, the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. Several other major
exchanges have or had headquarters in the Wall Street area, including the New York Mercantile Exchange, the New York Board of Trade, and the former American Stock Exchange.
Charging Bull, which is sometimes
referred to as the Wall Street Bull or the Bowling
Green Bull, is a bronze sculpture, originally guerilla art, by Arturo Di Modica that
stands in Bowling Green Park in the Financial District in Manhattan, New York City. The
3,200-kilogram (7,100 lb) sculpture stands 11 feet (3.4 m) tall and
measures 16 feet (4.9 m) long.The oversize sculpture depicts a bull, the symbol of aggressive financial optimism and
prosperity, leaning back on its haunches and with its head lowered as
if ready to charge. The sculpture is both a popular tourist destination which
draws thousands of people a day, as well as "one of the most iconic images
of New York" and a "Wall Street
icon" symbolizing Wall Street and the
Financial District.
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