New York City
New York City, one of the largest cities in the world, has a lot to offer. From amazing public parks and green areas, architectural marvels to an array of museums, colorful art scene, and nightlife, or thousands of restaurants with an international flair. The most crowded and most densely populated city in the US is divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, each with its unique character and activities. Cover: Adobe Stock
Population
8.4 million
Best time to visit
April-June, September, October
For how long
Minimum 5 days
Weather
Hot summers and cold winters, rain is common - avg. high is 82 °F (28 °C) in the summer and 45 °F (7 °C) in the winter
Main airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Public transportation
Metro, bus, ferry
TOP 10 NYC ATTRACTIONS
#1 Times
Square
Times Square, one of the busiest pedestrian areas in
the world, attracts over 50 million visitors every year. It
is famous for its enormous electrified ads creating a
surreal neon atmosphere, famous theatres, shopping,
and dining.
Photo: Twenty20
#2 World Trade Center Complex
A complex of several buildings, including One World Trade Center, the tallest building in North America. Visit the 9/11 Memorial, located where the World Trade Center towers once stood, represented by two square reflecting pools.
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#3 Central
Park
Central Park, the most
visited urban park in the United States, is probably one of the most famous parks in the world. It spreads across 778-acres and features lakes, meadows, impressive buildings, and more.
Photo: Envato
#4 Empire State
Building
Completed in 1931 the Empire State Building got its name from a nickname for New York – “The
Empire State” and features an observation deck. NYC is full of other impressive buildings including Flatiron, Chrysler Building, and others.
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#5 Little Italy
& Chinatown
NYC is famous for its neighborhoods representing cultures from around the world. Some of the most impressive are Little Italy, a large settlement of Italian immigrants, and Chinatown - home to the largest ethnic Chinese population in the Western Hemisphere.
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#6 MoMA
NYC as one of the world’s leading art hubs. MoMA Museum of Modern Art is just one of the world-famous musesums/art galeries. Others include Solomon R. Guggenheim museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Natural History Museum, and others.
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#7 Grand Central
Terminal
Grand Central Terminal is a world-famous commuter train terminal in Midtown Manhattan. The building
also features shops and restaurants spread out through several different levels.
Photo: Twenty20
#8 Brooklyn
Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge is 1596 feet (486 meters) long and 277 feet (84 meters) tall and is one of the main tourist attractions in NYC. Join over 10,000 pedestrians who cross the bridge every day.
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#9 Wall
Street
Wall Street is an actual street located in Manhattan’s financial district. Over the years,
the word Wall Street became a synonym for the American financial markets.
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#10 Statue of
Liberty
Liberty Enlightening the World or Statue of Liberty is a 151-feet-tall (46 m) statue located on the Liberty Island in the New York Harbor. It served as a lighthouse and
guiding sailors home after a long trip.
Photo: Twenty20
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