New York City more commonly known as ‘The Big Apple’ or ‘The City that Never Sleeps’ is a city that is alive with great landmarks, museums and exciting locales. Every part and cranny of this vast city has something for everyone in the society or anyone visiting the city. It is the exploration of ten of the beautiful tourist attractions that one would capture while on his/her vacation in New York City.
Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital
As one of the major symbols of liberty and democracy, The Statue of Liberty has become unforgettable symbol of the United States of America. This giant sculpture is of neoclassical style and was a gift from France; it lies in Liberty Island. For an eagle eye view of the New York harbor tourists can go up to the crown. Adjacent to it is the Ellis Island immigration station that was the busiest of its kind in the country for some time. Both of these sites combined can offer a great lesson about the American immigrants’ experience and the essence of liberty.
Central Park
Central Park is an urban park in the middle of Manhattan that occupies as many as 843 acres; this is an ideal place for recreation with much to see and do. Still, Central Park offers relaxation as well as recreation: boating in the calm waters of the lake in the park or watching the performance at Delacorte Theater. Some parts of the park which are the highlights include the Ramble which is a woodland area that is ideal for bird watching and the Conservatory Garden which is a rich flowered garden. Indeed, whether one wants somewhere to have his picnic or desires to have a jogging place; Central Park addresses each.
Times Square
Also, known as the world’s largest commercial, cultural, and entertainment complex, is Times Square, often referred to as “The Crossroads of the World. ” It has bright neon lights and giant digital advertise signs that set up the mood and the spirit of New York City.
The area of Times Square offers numerous Broadway Theaters and one can enjoy performances of the highest level. Moreover, this area provides restaurants, shops and various performers, which gives a spirit of real New York.
Empire State Building
One of the most iconic pieces of structural character of New York City is the Empire State Building where one can clearly view the city from the two travelling platforms on 86th and 102nd floors. This building is stylistically Art Deco and also completed in 1931; It is 1,454 ft high and was the tallest building in the world. The major attractions include the observation deck where visitors can get spectacular views of the city especially during the evening or during sunset. The Empire State Building also comprises an incorporated museum that shows how this structure has been developed.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art which is more commonly referred to as the Met, is maybe one of the largest and most popular museums of art in existence. This cultural center situated at the busy Fifth Avenue comprises a collection of more than two million art pieces belonging to the five millennia. It spreads over 600,000 square feet, has masterpieces of art from different periods, including Egyptian, classical, and virtually all the European masters. The museum also has collections of American and modern art; therefore, it has a collection that will suit every lover of art.
Broadway
Broadway refers to the American Theater and it is a tradition to take a show in this illustrious area for any tourist in New York. The Theater District is a collection of more than 40 actual theaters, which present performances of various genres: from the classics to the contemporary performances. Going to a Broadway show is a marvelous chance to see performing arts and gain the understanding of the culture of the city. The crowds that fill the vicinity of the Theater District with bright signs of marquees enhance the feel of the experience.
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge which was finished in the year 1883 has tremendous historical significance and is considered to be one of the jewels of New York City. This suspensions bridge is one of the most famous ones and it links the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn with the help of the East River. When on a walk or a bike ride across the bridge you are able to view the beautiful skyline of the city and the waterfront. Sealed and separate pedestrian ways are also featured where the pedestrian way is above the carriageway to create a tourism walk way. The bridge is a beautiful structure mainly tracing from the gothic period, since it features beautiful gothic arches and a complicated cable system make it very attractive especially to Photographers and Historians.
One World Trade Centre and 9/11 and Memorial & Museum
Also this skyscraper is urgently associated with the concept of One World Trade Center or the Freedom Tower which symbolises the attempts to come over the tragedies and rebuild the new world anew. Standing at a height of 443 meters, this is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and is home to a very iconic observatory from where one can gaze at New York and beyond. Next to One World Trade Center is the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is devoted to the tragedy victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The two empty pools of water that are situated in the exact vicinities of the two collapsed buildings are the prominent symbols of the memorial and the narratives and artifacts presented in the museum offer an opportunity to remember.
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue is associated with luxury and sophistication as it should be. This glamour avenue has luxury retail outlets and stores and some of the recognized buildings like St Patrick’s Cathedral and New York Public Library. Strolling in Fifth Avenue IS in NY, particularly during the Christmas period when jewelries, toys and almost everything displayed in the shops are decorated in line with the Christmas theme. MoMA is also placed at the avenue, and, therefore, the avenue can be considered as both – a commercial and cultural one.
High Line and Chelsea Market food halls
As for the places made by people, The High Line, built on the abandoned rail trace, gives a fresh vision of New York. Spanning from Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards this linear park has gardens, public art, benches and others. The High Line running above the streets offer excellent views of the Hudson River and of the streets below. Adjacent to it is Chelsea Market, its nets of mordenization have converted the former Nabisco factory into a culinary mecca. Ranging from gourmet groceries to international foods, the markets plenty of vendors creates the perfect place to shop especially after a walk on the High Line.
Therefore, New York City is trendy as it is rich in history, lively in culture, and cosmopolitan in the modern world. There are famous tourist attractions like big-east street, liberty-street, empire-tower, and much more; evolving culturally rich neighborhoods to upbeat art district. These ten attractions are again the key to getting to know the heart and soul of the city, thus, no one will leave with empty hands. If this is your first trip or you have been to New York several times you are assured of falling in love with the city.