| With so many things to do, it can be difficult to decide | | | | to souvenir shops and everything in between. |
| what is deserving of your time on a trip to New York. | | | | Although technically not a square, Times Square is one |
| Of course, there are those world famous sites such | | | | of New York's greatest attractions. The 'square' was |
| as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and | | | | originally known as Longacre Square before the New |
| Times Square, the typical New York postcards which | | | | York Times moved their offices there in 1904, giving |
| you cannot afford to miss. | | | | the area a new vibrancy and a new name. Even |
| The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous | | | | though The New York Times have since moved |
| landmarks in New York City, and one that the city has | | | | offices, the company still continues its annual New |
| long been associated with. Originally a gift from the | | | | Year's Eve celebrations within the square, a tradition |
| French in 1885, the Statue of Liberty (officially the | | | | that has been running since 1907. |
| Liberty Enlightening of the World), stands strong as a | | | | Finally, for the more humanistic visitors, no trip to New |
| symbol of freedom, the first symbol that would greet | | | | York is complete without a visit to the United Nations |
| immigrants arriving at Ellis Island. | | | | HQ. Located on an 18 acre site situated along the East |
| Along with the Statue of Liberty, another landmark | | | | River, the UN is perhaps one of the most striking |
| which has become synonymous with New York is the | | | | modern symbols of culture and humanity within New |
| Empire State Building. Perhaps the most famous | | | | York City. Opened in 1951, its glass-fronted building has |
| skyscraper in the world, and the largest in New York | | | | been a part of the New York skyline for decades, |
| City, the building has become a defining feature of the | | | | making it a popular calling point for tourists. |
| city. Is it worth visiting? Well, with views that span | | | | No doubt there will be plenty of other attractions |
| across Manhattan and the rest of New York most | | | | dotted throughout New York that you are aching to |
| tourist guides would recommend visiting. If in doubt | | | | visit. While most of these are likely to be in Manhattan, |
| however, why not ask one of the 10,000-20,000 | | | | it can be quite a challenge to find New York hotels |
| visitors who climb to the top daily? | | | | which are nearby to all of your planned New York |
| Aside from the fantastic views from the observation | | | | attractions. Thankfully the city is served by an |
| deck, at the top of the Empire State Building, there are | | | | excellent, 24 hour subway system. Failing that, just hail |
| also a number of tours and shops to enjoy, as well as | | | | one of the many cabs you will see around the city. |
| a whole plethora of amenities nearby, from restaurants | | | | |