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New York City
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New York City consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, each has a unique culture and could be a large city in its own right.
Manhattan
So well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic and understood the world over. With the concrete canyons and the inimitable skyline; it has the world's brightest and most renowned theater district; the Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Guggenheim Museum, and the World Trade Center site; and Manhattan that comprises iconic neighborhoods like Harlem, the Upper East Side, Times Square, and Greenwich Village. The rest of NYC has much to see and do, but it's Manhattan that represents the city to the world. Spend a week on this tiny island and still there is more to see. |
Brooklyn
The most populous borough, and formerly a separate city. Located south and east of Manhattan across the East River. Known for artists, music venues, beaches, and Coney Island, an ideal summer respite with nearly 3 miles of sandy beaches. With courts for beach volleyball, handball, and basketball as well as playgrounds and amusement rides, the beach and boardwalk can provide hours of entertainment. Check out the New York Aquarium, the Abe Stark Ice Skating Rink, or the MCU Park, baseball stadium Whether you’re a beach bum or a thrill-seeker with a day off, Coney Island is perfect getaway. |
Queens
U-shaped and located to the east of Manhattan, across the East River, and north, east, and south of Brooklyn. Queens is the home of the city's two international airports, the New York Mets professional baseball team, the United States Open Tennis Center, and New York City's second-largest Chinatown (in Flushing). With over 170 languages spoken, Queens is the most ethnically diverse region in the United States, and one of the most diverse in the world. Queens has many distinct neighborhoods, some of which are ethnically diverse. The geographical center of NYC is actually in Queens. |
Bronx
The only New York borough on the mainland of the United States. Home to the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Gardens, and the city's beloved New York Yankees professional baseball team. The Bronx has a strong character all its own. It is the birthplace of hip hop music. Geographically, the Bronx has a large number of hills. The Bronx is known to have the least expensive buys in all of New York City. The South Bronx, has a reputation as an area of rundown buildings, prostitution, and high crime. But the most common victims by far are the people who live there, not visitors passing through. |
Staten Island
Staten Island doesn’t get much love. The most suburban of the five boroughs of New York City it is the smallest in population, having just under a half-million inhabitants. Although still predominantly residential in nature, the borough has changed significantly since the opening of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. The easiest way to get there is to take the Staten Island Ferry. Attractions include Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Botanical Garden, Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island Zoo, Staten Island Museum, September 11 Memorial. |
Statue of Liberty
For the millions who have seen her in person, nothing comes close to this French gift.Visitors to Liberty Island are not allowed into the torch or the crown, no better view than from outside. |
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, built between 1869 and 1883, connects Brooklyn with Manhattan. The bridge is one of the most magnificent landmarks in all of New York City. |
Times Square
Times Square, the most bustling square of New York is known for its many Broadway theatres, cinemas and supersigns. It is one of those places that make New York a city that never sleeps. |
Central Park
Central Park was the first large city park in the United States. The design by Olmsted and Vaux has been copied all over the world. The park is now surrounded by highrises. |
Empire State Building
Not many American landmarks have their own zip code or have been depicted as a jungle gym for an ape. 3.5 million people visit it every year. Enjoy the New York Skyride Aerial tour on 2nd floor. Journey to the Observatory Deck on 86th floor. |
Wall Street
A small street in Manhattan, is one of the world's famous streets. Thanks to the stock exchange and the many banks here, the street embodies financial establishment. Most famous symbols is the 'Charging Bull' Statue |
9/11 Memorial
The twin towers of the World Trade Center were the tallest buildings in the world when they were completed in 1972. A memorial now honors the 2977 people who died in 2001 terrorist attack. 5 new towers are being built around memorial. |
Staten Island Ferry
The most popular ferry service offered in NYC. The service runs between Manhattan and Staten Island. Many sightseers chose to take a trip on the Staten Island Ferry, as the transit provides a lot of great sights including a great view of Manhattan. |
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal is one of two monumental gateways that were built in New York in the heyday of railway transportation. The building's facade on 42nd Street has a true beaux-arts design. Inside, the main concourse is most impressive. |
Chrysler Building
At the beginning of the 20th century, the race for the tallest building in the world started and the Chrysler Building was the first building to top the then tallest. It has most definitely earned its place in history and a national historical landmark. |
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue is one of the world's most famous streets. It's is best known as an unrivaled shopping street. The street is not only a shopping paradise with numerous flagship stores, it also boast some famous landmarks like St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Trump Tower. |
Rockefeller Center
Originally known as Radio City is a complex of buildings developed in the midst of the Great Depression. Initially the complex consisted of 14 buildings, the 70 story RCA building being the tallest. Also known as a 'city in the city' an example of civic planning. |
Madison Square
One of the historically most important squares in New York City. The attractive 19th century Madison Square Park is surrounded by historic landmarks from the Gilded Age, including the famous Flatiron building and the Metlife tower. |
Top of the Rock
The “Top of the Rock” refers to the observation deck that sits on top of the GE Building, located in Rockefeller Center. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, the location is one of the most sought after sightseeing locations in New York City. |
South Street Seaport
Home to some of the oldest architecture in the city, and is also home to some of the oldest buildings in the city. The location is known for its excellent sightseeing opportunities and has a particularly good view of the Brooklyn Bridge. |
Coney Island
This historic seaside resort has seen many changes throughout the decades, but it's still a favorite place for locals and is often frequented by New York visitors who want to get a glimpse at this famous landmark which includes the Luna Park. |
Ellis Island
Millions of Americans have a connection to the island, through which their ancestors passed on the way from their homeland. Today, Ellis Island is an Immigration Museum and is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The American Immigrant Wall of Honor exhibits the names of 600,000 men and women who passed through Ellis Island on the way to their new home. |
SoHo
New York is full of exciting and quirky neighborhoods, and SoHo certainly fits both of those descriptions. SoHo delights visitors with excellent restaurants, fun shops, interesting architecture, and enticing art galleries. SoHo boasts the largest collection of cast iron architecture in the world. The heart of the district is Green Street where about 50 of those 19th century buildings can be found here. |
Park Avenue
The classiest street in New York City, Park Avenue has always been associated with the "rich and famous". Home to some of the most expensive real estate in the US. Look for the landmark Ritz Tower, the Helmsley Building. There are many other notable buildings as well including Seventh Regiment Armory, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, St. Bartholomew's Church, the Seagram Building and Lever House. |
Chinatown
Chinatown is both quirky and charming, boasting all sorts of ethnic delights from authentic Chinese restaurants to unique art and handicrafts to peddlers selling ancient Chinese herbs. Exploring on foot is a must as many of the wonderful places that deserve a visit are merely holes-in-the-wall and easily missed when driving through. Chinatown boasts literally hundreds of restaurants and shops. |
American Museum
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and most innovative natural history museums in the world. Journey through the universe in the spectacular Rose Center for Earth and Space. Walk though a re-creation of an African rain forest in the Hall of Biodiversity. See the world’s largest collection of dinosaur and other vertebrate fossils, with more than 600 specimens on display. |
Fraunces Tavern Museum
A complex of 5 buildings with 9 galleries, including the famous Long Room where George Washington bade farewell to officers of the Continental Army. The Museum houses an extensive collection of over 3000 Colonial America, Revolutionary War, and Early Republic artifacts, including a lock of George Washington’s hair and the world’s largest collection of John Ward Dunsmore paintings. |
Children's Museum
The Staten Island Children's Museum is a place to exercise minds, bodies and imaginations at New York's only indoor outdoor interactive museum set in an 84-acre park. Families will relish six exciting hands on exhibitions on topics including bugs, blocks, water, theater and world exploration! Creative workshops for children and performances are regular and the Walk In Workshop is open most afternoons. |
Farmhouse Museum
The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum is a visual treat for everyone who looks up and sees it perched above Broadway at 204th Street. The Dutch Colonial style farmhouse was built on this site by c. 1784, and is the last farmhouse in Manhattan. Opened as a museum in 1916, today it is nestled in a small garden and is an extraordinary reminder of early Manhattan and an important part of its diverse neighborhood. |
Intrepid Museum
The new Intrepid Museum is a unique journey filled with spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology. The complex boasts 30 restored aircraft, former USS Growler submarine and the British Airways Concorde. The Intrepid Museum is a dynamic adventure for visitors of all ages and offers group packages, member benefits, birthday parties, special event packages, educational programs. |
Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum enjoys a site of breathtaking beauty and rich history. A short walk from the canyons of lower Broadway and Wall Street, and adjacent to Battery Park and the boats to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, the Museum itself is a design destination with a contemporary gallery by architect Skidmore, Owings & Merrill that employs a stainless steel floor and ceiling to create endless vertical reflections. |
MOMA
The world’s leading museum of modern art offers a rich program of exhibitions at 11 West 53rd Street. Collection highlights include paintings by such modern masters as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Jackson Pollock. Daily film and video screenings and gallery talks are free with admission. Extensive MoMA Bookstore and MoMA Design Store. Enjoy a meal at Sette, elegant Italian restaurant. |
Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece of modern architecture is home to one of the world's finest collections of 20th century art. Don't miss walking the grand ramp that curves from the ground to the dome. You'll see masterpieces by such noted artists as Chagall, Kandinsky, Picasso, and van Gogh, plus changing exhibitions that are always significant and intriguing. |
Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a top horticultural attraction, where no matter what the season, something is always in bloom. Stroll the many gardens, Enjoy the serenity of the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden, tour the fragrant Cranford Rose Garden, explore the Discovery Garden, or visit the Steinhardt Conservatory, containing the world famous C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum. Visit the Terrace Café , Garden Gift Shop. |
Museum of Sex
The mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. Through its exhibitions, lectures and publications, the Museum of Sex is committed to open discourse and exchange. The museum offers visitors a sampling from over 25,000 objects that form the museum’s permanent collection. The museum is mature audiences only. Don’t miss the fun gift shop! |
Terracotta Warriors
Unearth the mystery and majesty of China’s past. Experience the era of China’s Emperor, and the creation of the Terracotta Warriors, a famous archaeological discovery. An entire army of life-sized, 600-pound clay soldiers was constructed to protect the Emperor in the afterlife. In this exhibition, visitors can marvel at actual Terracotta Warriors, alongside a collection of over 200 artifacts and treasures of ancient China. |
NBC Studio Tour
Take a tour from the halls to the studios. Visit famous sets like Saturday Night Live, Nightly News with Brian Williams, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, Football Night in America and MSNBC. You will visit the NBC/Sharp Globe Theater, Broadcast Operations, the tour Make-up Room, and High Definition mini-control studio. Each guest will have their photo taken at the news desk. |
Bodies The Exhibit
With a name like Bodies in NY, it's easy to assume you're going to a topless show. But Bodies…The Exhibition is even more revealing. Showcases real human bodies giving visitors the opportunity to see themselves in a fascinating way like never before. Both captivating and edifying, BODIES unveils the many complex systems of organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our daily lives and unite us all as humans. |
Spy The Exhibit
The CIA has opened its secret vault of declassified stories, gadgets and artifacts for the first time ever. This interactive exhibit lets you experience what it’s like to be a spy firsthand by navigating an actual laser field, creating your own disguise, and altering your voice. Discover the evolution of espionage with over 200 intelligence artifacts and real stories of spies that have shaped the course of history. No fiction compares. |
Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Located in Times Square in the heart of New York City, the odditorium brings people of all ages face-to-face with the world’s most unbelievable curiosities. With 18,000 square feet of astonishing artifacts, exclusive oddities, exciting interactive exhibits and heart-stopping sideshow performers, this attraction welcomes visitors to experience the unusual and unexpected, where the entire family will rediscover. |
Madame Tussauds
Come play with the wax! And… sing, dance, laugh, and play at the world renowned Madame Tussaud's New York, where you are the star of the show. Conveniently located right in the heart of Times Square with over 200 celebrities from the worlds of film, TV, history, politics, music, and sports, all lined up to provide you with the experience of a lifetime. Don’t forget your camera! All celebrities appear in wax. Enjoy the glitz and glamour. |
Zarkana
Although Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian entertainment company based in Montreal, its various shows and performances are held all over the world. It has made many stops in a various number of places while on tour; thrilling audiences, delighting spectators all around the world (100 million in 300+ cities on 5 continents). Zarkana is an acrobatic rock opera that blends circus arts with the surreal to create a world where physical virtuosity rubs shoulders with the strange. A visual vortex set in a slightly twisted musical and acrobatic fantasy universe. |
Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo of the Wildlife Conservation Society is the premiere place to study and appreciate the world's many creatures. Home to more than 6,000 animals, the Zoo spans 265 acres that recreate the diverse natural habitats of its numerous residents, from the gorillas of the Congo to the snow leopards of the Himalayas. Indoor and outdoor function spaces accommodate over 1,000 for a banquet, or more than 2,000 for a cocktail event. Other popular Zoos are Central Park Zoo; Prospect Park Zoo; Queens Zoo. Or the New York Aquarium. |
The Ride
Part Ride, Part Tour. Using NYC and its renowned landmarks as the backdrop for a theatrical event that blurs the boundary between tour and performance. The city becomes a stage, and soon you can’t tell where the street ends and the show begins! THE RIDE gives you a front-row seat to the streets of NYC in a multi-million dollar motor coach that comes equipped with audio visual technology, including 40 plasma screen TVs and over 3000 LED lights. Enjoy performance from the comfort stadium seating and huge panoramic windows. |
Medieval Times Dinner
Step back in time with epic battles, jousting tournaments, royal feasts, knights and romance at any of the nine North American castles. Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament is a family dinner theater featuring staged medieval style games, sword fighting, and jousting performed by a cast of 75 actors and 20 horses. Housed in a replica 11th-century castle. The chain was featured in the 1996 film The Cable Guy, and the 2004 feature film Garden State and episodes of TV shows such as Cake Boss, Hell's Kitchen, Celebrity Apprentice. |
Broadway Shows
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, is any theatrical performance presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City. The Broadway theatre district is a popular tourist attraction in New York. According to The Broadway League, Broadway shows sold approximately $1.081 billion worth of tickets in calendar year 2011, compared with $1.037 billion for 2010. |
Traces The Show
A 7 Fingers Production, TRACES tells the story of a group of friends that leave their mark in a run-down warehouse through acrobatics, music and dance while pushing the human body to its limits. Fusing the traditions of circus with the energy of street performance, it's an explosive display of raw emotion and physicality in an intimate urban setting. Don’t miss the show Time Out New York hails “FIVE Stars. A thrillingly modern brand of circus with a street-smart twist” and what EW proclaims “the most fun and memorable 90 minutes you will have.” |
Mamma Mia Show
Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel good show! Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise based on the songs of ABBA. Over 42 million people have seen the show, which has grossed $2 billion dollars worldwide since its 1999 debut. Tthis is one Broadway show where singing along (and dancing in the aisles) is encouraged. Fullon, high-energy to spare, with periodic breaks for ballads and drama. |
The Empire Show
Reinventing the traditions of circus, cabaret, variety and burlesque for the 21st century audience, Empire is a mind altering variety show housed inside a luxurious 100 yearold Belgian spiegeltent featuring seating with unobstructed sight lines, ornate wooden paneling,stainedglasswindows. International cast of extraordinary acrobatic performers, burlesque, vaudeville, feats of strength, balance, danger, unfathomable flexibility, heavenly bodies and outrageous comedy has been assembled to create the mythical and extremely sexy world of Empire. |
Sopranos Tour
Follow in the footsteps of Tony and family, on a bus tour of The Sopranos sites. If you can't get enough of the hit HBO series The Sopranos, you won't want to leave without joining this fun tour. Take a peek inside the Bada Bing bar; See Father Phil's parish; Sit on the steps of the diner ; Visit the spot where Big Pussy spoke with the FBI; Go on location to the high school where A.J. dumped pizza boxes into the pool; See Pizzaland, the Muffler Man and other sites used in the opening credits; Sit at the booth where Tony sat in the restaurant where the final scene of was filmed. |
Sex & The City Tour
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Gossip Girl Tour
Experience a day in the life of Manhattan's elite on the Gossip Girl TV Sites tour! Enter the playground of the privileged prep school teens on a brand new tour of more than 30 Gossip Girl Sites that were used on the hit TV series. Follow the path of Serena, Blair, Chuck, Dan, Vanessa and Nate on this three hour guided bus tour that goes to locations that were used in filming the hit TV series. Discover behind the scenes information and little known facts about the cast and crew of Gossip Girl from local New York City actors and actresses who are the guides on this exciting tour. |
Love Sculpture
There are countless things that New Yorkers take for granted in our city because we see them every day. LOVE is a sculpture by American artist Robert Indiana. The image was originally designed as a Christmas card for the MOMA. The "Love" statue is located on Sixth Avenue at 55th Street in Manhattan. There are 17 LOVE sculptures in the US,17 more in other countries and 3 translated into other languages in Italy, Spain and Israel. The LOVE statue is a pretty big attraction in upper midtown, if you are interested in proposing. |
Theme Parks
Need to get away but don't have much time? No problem. A great way to spend a day with the family, New York amusement parks are sure to thrill and entertain you. Enjoy roller coasters, Ferris wheels, carnival games, cotton candy and more when you visit theme parks in New York. This is your guide to every amusement park in New York. These family amusement parks have lots of fun rides and games for people of all ages to enjoy. Several rides for young children are available. Food and drinks can be purchased at the concession stands so you don't even have to leave for lunch. |
Niagara Falls
A popular spot for getting wowed or soaked amid natural splendor, Niagara Falls attracts curious spectators and adventurous honeymooners from around the world. The splendid main attraction - more than six million cubic feet of water cascading over a rocky crest - sits partially in the United States and partially in Canada. The American side gives a side-on view of the American Falls, and an observation point only 20 yards from the top of the falls. If you want to see the Canadian side, you can cross at the Rainbow Bridge or the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge to this exhilarating getaway. |
Pride Parade
The birthplace of the modern Gay Rights movement, the Big Apple is the world’s most famous city and its annual Pride Parade is one of the biggest and most diverse on the planet. The parade makes its way down Fifth Avenue, passes by the Stonewall Inn—where gay history changed forever in 1969 with the famous Stonewall riots—and culminates at Greenwich Village. Celebrations start a week before the parade at Central Park’s Summerstage on the corner of 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue. |
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Get Out or 'Upstate'
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The state of New York is known as the Empire State, and with good reason. It has long been counted among the most populous and most influential states.
Go beyond the concrete canyons of Manhattan and you'll find a large state with a variety of attractions.
From the magnificent Niagara Falls, to the farms and wineries of the Finger Lakes; from the untamed wilderness of the Adirondacks,
to the large and small cities scattered throughout the state; every corner of New York has something you can't find anywhere else.
Go beyond the concrete canyons of Manhattan and you'll find a large state with a variety of attractions.
From the magnificent Niagara Falls, to the farms and wineries of the Finger Lakes; from the untamed wilderness of the Adirondacks,
to the large and small cities scattered throughout the state; every corner of New York has something you can't find anywhere else.
Finger Lakes
No other region has such an abundance of natural beauty and amazing attractions. From the pristine lakes, gorgeous waterfalls, and magnificent parks to the charming villages, one-of-a-kind museums, and unique shopping opportunities, the Finger Lakes has something for everyone to enjoy in all four seasons of the year.And, let’s not forget about the wine! After all, the Finger Lakes is home to more than 100 wineries serving up smiles and friendly conversation along with award-winning wines of almost every variety. Click me to know more... |
Atlantic City
A seaside city in New Jersey. It is a popular destination because casino gambling is legal, and for many years before that because of its beach and entertainment. From its founding, Atlantic City has always been about tourism. The most popular way to get around Atlantic City is on the 4-mile long Boardwalk. See The Water Show at The Pier Shops at Caesars, Atlantic City Aquarium - Ocean Life Center, Absecon Lighthouse, Lucy the Elephant, Besides the Boardwalk & the Beach. Entertainment here never ends. Do AC. Click me to know more... |
Hudson Valley
Known to Native Americans as the ‘two-way river’ the Hudson River was crucial during the Revolutionary War. It was home to such literary figures as Washington Irving, whose ‘Rip Van Winkle’ and ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ were set here. Take a drive on back roads past manicured horse farms, dairy farms, pick-your-own orchards, wineries, lunch and antique hunting in 18th century riverside towns such as Nyack, Kingston, Hudson, Rhinebeck, Saugerties. Catch the annual Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Click me to know more... |
Long Island
Choose a barefoot walk on the beach, an adventuresome climb atop a lighthouse, an afternoon sampling the latest vintages at a local vineyard or touring stately halls and gardens, challenge yourself with a round at a championship golf course, enjoy the many cultural and historic treasures, children’s attractions, sporting events, horse racing thrills, meetings and conventions. Explore Long Island, or visit one of our four regions including the North Shore, South Shore, North Fork or South Fork. Click me to know more... |
Catskills
Adventure and peace. Fine cuisine. Friendly, homey diners. Breathtaking vistas. A quaint covered bridge over a babbling brook... It's all here in the Catskills. Delaware, Greene, Sullivan and Ulster counties were America's original frontier, and you can find the majesty from which our forefathers drew both inspiration and comfort. So climb one of our peaks -- or ski down them. Verdant forests, undulating mountains, swiftly moving streams and rivers, meandering creeks, waterfalls, and abundance of wildlife lure visitors here. Click me to know more... |
Hamptons
With picturesque towns, long stretches of beautiful beaches, and bucolic landscapes, it only makes sense that the rich and famous and powerful spend their summers here. Where else can you wake up to a fresh-from-the-farm breakfast, have a magnificent day at the beach, shop at some of the chicest stores in the country, dine at a top-tier restaurant, and party with celebrities all night long? Generally referred to as simply "the Hamptons," the South Fork actually consists of a group of town each with its own flavor. Click me to know more... |
Cooperstown
A gracious, tree-lined village amid upstate New York’s woodlands, Cooperstown sits proudly stuck in time on Otsego Lake, a hill-ringed lake so crystal clear it is the source of the town's drinking water. It was here, in 1839, that Abner Doubleday laid out the dimensions of a diamond and originated the game of baseball—a distinction that's made the town a pilgrimage site for baseball lovers and home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. An unusually attractive small town draws throngs of tourists. Click me to know more... |
Adirondacks
The largest park in the continental US the 6million acre Adirondack State Park is legally protected to remain 'forever wild'. The park isn’t completely wild, but rather a patchwork of public and private lands covering 12,000 square miles. The mountains it’s named after are among the world’s oldest peaks, made of billion-year-old Precambrian rocks. The village of Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, maintains its role as the ‘Winter Sports Capital of the World’ and includes an Olympic Museum. Click me to know more... |