New York - the city of skyscrapers ! It is a dream for many
to live in NYC or at least visit it once. This city is larger than life:
in population, in culture and food, in arts and in entertainment. Until we get
ready to put on the boots and head to the Big Apple city, let's see some of the
top things to do in NYC.
1. Empire State Building
It is once of the most famous buildings in the world. There’s an observatory on the 86th floor to give to glance of the spectacular views of the city skyline and landmarks. On a clear day, you can view 5 states from here. Truly a top place!
2. Statue of Liberty
Located on the Liberty Island, it is the symbol of freedom, an iconic monument. A gift from the people of France to the USA, it opened in October 1886.
3. Ellis Island Immigration Museum
This is a great place to see the personal stories of millions of people who came to America n search for a better living. For those whose ancestors made the journey, the American Family History Center offers computerized genealogical records.
4. American Museum of Natural History
This museum has so much to offer – fossils, evolution theories, space shows, IMAX theater. There are about 32 million specimens here. For the fans – there’s a giant 94-foot blue whale, the fossilized skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex and the Easter Island head !
5. Museum of Modern Art
This museum houses the best of modern and contemporary art. On display – Artworks by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Andy Warhol, to name a few.
6. Guggenheim Museum
Designed by architect Frank Llyod Wright – this is one of the world’s most recognized buildings. It showcases works by Camille Pissarro, Vasily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.
7. Top of the Rock & Rockefeller Center
This is undoubtedly one of the most famous buildings of the city. It offers amazing views of the city, plenty of shops and restaurants. The observation deck is perched at 800 feet above ground level for amazing 360 degree views of the city.
8. Central Park
Located in the heart of Manhattan, it is the most visited urban park in the United States. Central Park offers hundreds of special attractions for solo explorers and families across its 843 acres: green meadows, sprawling waters, gardens, unique bridges, performance centers, educational facilities and classical architecture. It is also one of the most filmed location in the world.
9. Times Square
Which visit to New York City would be complete without going to the Times Square? With city streets surrounding it from all sides, this place is a zoo all year round. Millions of people come here on New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop and kiss someone special when the clock strikes twelve.
10. 9/11 Memorial
It honors the people who lost lives in the tragic attacks of September 11, 2011 and those who died in the World Trade Center bombing in 1993. Visit the twin reflecting pools sitting in the footprints of the Twin Towers, surrounding the pools are the names of every person who died in the attacks inscribed in bronze. Seeing this memorial for yourself can have a profound effect on your visit to New York.
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1. Empire State Building
It is once of the most famous buildings in the world. There’s an observatory on the 86th floor to give to glance of the spectacular views of the city skyline and landmarks. On a clear day, you can view 5 states from here. Truly a top place!
2. Statue of Liberty
Located on the Liberty Island, it is the symbol of freedom, an iconic monument. A gift from the people of France to the USA, it opened in October 1886.
3. Ellis Island Immigration Museum
This is a great place to see the personal stories of millions of people who came to America n search for a better living. For those whose ancestors made the journey, the American Family History Center offers computerized genealogical records.
4. American Museum of Natural History
This museum has so much to offer – fossils, evolution theories, space shows, IMAX theater. There are about 32 million specimens here. For the fans – there’s a giant 94-foot blue whale, the fossilized skeleton of Tyrannosaurus Rex and the Easter Island head !
5. Museum of Modern Art
This museum houses the best of modern and contemporary art. On display – Artworks by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Andy Warhol, to name a few.
6. Guggenheim Museum
Designed by architect Frank Llyod Wright – this is one of the world’s most recognized buildings. It showcases works by Camille Pissarro, Vasily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.
7. Top of the Rock & Rockefeller Center
This is undoubtedly one of the most famous buildings of the city. It offers amazing views of the city, plenty of shops and restaurants. The observation deck is perched at 800 feet above ground level for amazing 360 degree views of the city.
8. Central Park
Located in the heart of Manhattan, it is the most visited urban park in the United States. Central Park offers hundreds of special attractions for solo explorers and families across its 843 acres: green meadows, sprawling waters, gardens, unique bridges, performance centers, educational facilities and classical architecture. It is also one of the most filmed location in the world.
9. Times Square
Which visit to New York City would be complete without going to the Times Square? With city streets surrounding it from all sides, this place is a zoo all year round. Millions of people come here on New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop and kiss someone special when the clock strikes twelve.
10. 9/11 Memorial
It honors the people who lost lives in the tragic attacks of September 11, 2011 and those who died in the World Trade Center bombing in 1993. Visit the twin reflecting pools sitting in the footprints of the Twin Towers, surrounding the pools are the names of every person who died in the attacks inscribed in bronze. Seeing this memorial for yourself can have a profound effect on your visit to New York.
