Attractions
With New York's countless attractions, it would take days to see
and do everything this vibrant city has to offer. From iconic
structures such as the Statue of Liberty and Rockefeller Center,
New York is brimming with sights to see. The question is: where to
start?
Anyone who has ever watched a movie set in New York will feel at
home with the recognisable sights, whether looking out over the New
York skyline from the Empire State Building, reading billboards in
Times Square, or strolling through Central Park. Visit the
boroughs, watch a show on Broadway, admire the animals in the
Central Park Zoo, look out for celebrities waving from the windows
of TRL in Times Square, or simply watch the city go by on the
Staten Island Ferry. There is no end of things to see and do in New
York City.
For culture-vultures there are wonderful museums to explore,
such as the American Museum of Natural History or the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. Visitors to Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum can make a
video of themselves as Superman flying through New York City and
keep the CD as a souvenir. An easy way to see the sights is to take
a ride on one of New York's topless tour buses. It may not be as
exciting as exploring the city on foot, but it's a great way to
learn and see a lot quickly.
The Statue of Liberty
The universal symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of
Liberty was the first sight to be seen by the 12 million immigrants
who passed through the Ellis Island Immigration Centre. Sculpted by
Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi and modelled on the Colossus of Rhodes,
the statue...
see full detailsWorld Trade Center - Ground Zero
The six-hectare (16-acre) work site that has emerged from the
rubble of the twin towers has come to symbolise the dreadful events
of September 11, 2001 when almost 3,000 people lost their lives.
The 1,350ft (411m) World Trade Centre towers were the tallest
buildings...
see full detailsRadio City Music Hall
Located in Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall is one of
the most famous theatres in the world. The home of the Rockettes
chorus line, the theatre's interior was declared a New York
landmark in 1978. The Hall's beautiful cinema, while not in...
see full detailsMuseum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), founded in 1929, owns the most
important collection of modern art in the USA including works by
Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Max Beckman, Ansel Adams, and
Kiki Smith. What started as a gift of eight prints...
see full detailsThe Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum was designed by US architect
Frank Lloyd Wright and was completed shortly after his death in
1959. It is well worth a visit just to see this icon of Modernist
architecture, which was designed specifically to showcase the
modern...
see full detailsMetropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum possesses one of the greatest, and
largest, collections of art in the world; it is a cherished New
York institution and a must see for any visitor. Banners above the
Met's Fifth Avenue entrance herald the current attractions; there
are always...
see full detailsBroadway
Going to the theatre is one of the most popular tourist events
in New York and the shows on Broadway are world famous, boasting
some of the best productions in the world from blockbuster musicals
to intense and intimate dramas. There are ongoing...
see full detailsTimes Square
Though it's just an intersection at the corner of Broadway and
42nd Street, Times Square has achieved iconic status, representing,
in a single frame, the hive of activity that is New York City.
Flashing advertisements and huge billboards produce a
headache-inducing but memorable sight....
see full detailsRockefeller Centre
Named for the man who developed the space, the world's first
dollar billionaire, John D Rockefeller, this 22 acre (8ha) land
houses a plethora of iconic New York City attractions. Radio City
Music Hall used to be the most popular tourist venue in...
see full detailsBrooklyn Bridge
The sheer scope of New York City is hard to understand until
your traversed the Brooklyn Bridge, inaugurated in 1883, which
crosses 5,989 feet (1,825 m) of the East River and connects two of
New York's biggest metropoles, Manhattan and Brooklyn. At the...
see full detailsSt Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral is a magnificent example of the geometric
style of Gothic architecture that was popular in Europe in the 13th
century. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishop of New
York and the largest Catholic cathedral in the United...
see full detailsGrand Central Station
One of New York's most famous and best loved landmarks, Grand
Central was opened in 1913 opposite Rockefeller Center. It is the
world's largest train station with 44 platforms, but true
distinction, however, is its magnificent architecture and striking
ambiance, anchored by enormous windows...
see full detailsThe Frick Collection
The Frick is quite possibly New York's most underrated art
gallery, a collection of exceptional paintings featuring important
works from Vermeer, Manet, Rembrandt, Whistler, Goya and Van Dyk. A
highlight of the collection is the renowned pair of Holbein
paintings of Thomas More and...
see full detailsStaten Island ferry
A must-see attraction that doesn't cost a dime? The ferry from
Battery Park to Staten Island and back is a great way to see the
Lower Manhattan skyline and Hudson river life while resting your
feet. The ferry also skirts the Statue of...
see full detailsGreenwich Village
Greenwich Village (affectionately referred to as 'The Village')
started out as an industrial park, but was taken over by artists,
poets, beatniks, radicals, and other bohemians that founded a
vibrant arts community. These days the area has been gentrified and
rents are sky-high. You'll...
see full detailsWall Street
Home to the New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street has attained
near-mythical status at the financial heart of the world. The
narrow street runs from Broadway to the East River, and is home to
landmarks like Federal Hall, where George Washington was
inaugurated as...
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