The High Points of New York

ew York skyline is undoubtedly an impressive one, withbuilding in the country and by far one of the most
towering skyscrapers and fascinating structuresimpressive. Architect William Van Alen constructed the
stretching as far as the eye can see. By 2008, the city125 foot spire inside the building in secret, hoisting it to
was home to 191 buildings standing at over 500 feet -the top only on the point of the building’s
more than any other city in America - with plenty morecompletion. Alen has combined art deco designs with
under construction since then. When it comes toprominent features, yet he has cleverly avoided any
sightseeing, New York at ground level tells only a half aimpression of gaudiness, resulting in a building that
story. For the other half, you should head to the highintrigues visitors and draws the camera towards it
points of New York.from any angle. The impressive lobby with its
The Empire State Buildingfascinating ceiling mural, and the immense elevators
The tallest building in New York City, the 102 floors ofare well worth a visit, though unfortunately the
the Empire State Building stand at an awe-inspiringobservation deck is no longer open to visitors.
1,250 feet from floor to roof, with an additional 204The Statue of Liberty
feet added by the building’s spire. The 360Standing tall on Liberty Island since 1886, the Statue of
degree perspective offered from the observatoryLiberty welcomes visitors and those returning to their
decks of this building is unparalleled by any otherhome soil. Standing at 151 feet, or 305 feet including the
building in America, with a view on a clear day of up topedestal and base, she is a truly impressive site. A gift
80 miles. From the art-deco design of the building to itsfrom France to commemorate 100 years of
breathtaking height, there is plenty to enjoy, includingindependence, this statue is one of the most symbolic
enclosed areas with binoculars supplied, and outdoorhigh points of America, and must be included when
walkways which are certainly exciting on windy days.planning your sightseeing. New York is neighboured by
However, the spire also serves as a beacon for Newboth Ellis and Staten Island, and should you take the
York, keeping the people informed of events. Theferry to either of these islands you will pass very close
lights on the spire will change colour in order to maketo Miss Liberty. However, if you have a chance to go
people aware of a particular event; for example, duringto Liberty Island itself, you will get the opportunity to
Earth Hour there will be no lights, on President’senter the statue to take a look at the museum, and
Day the lights will show red/white/blue, onclimb to the top of the statue’s base and gaze
Valentine’s day red/pink/white, and on the dayup through the glass ceiling. Though closed for security
of a Super Bowl, they will correspond with the coloursreasons for several years, visitors are now once again
of the teams playing. When it comes to sightseeing,given the opportunity to go into the crown of the
New York’s tallest building is by far the beststatue, though with no elevators this is no trip for the
view of the city.faint-hearted.
The Chrysler BuildingWhen it comes to sightseeing, New York contains
Another skyscraper that is well worth a look whensome of the world’s tallest and most
you’re sightseeing, New York’s Chryslerimpressive buildings. Head to the top of one of these
Building held the title of being America’s tallestmagnificent structures to see the high points of New
building for a year, before it was taken by the EmpireYork and we can guarantee you’ll leave on a
State Building. However it remains the second tallesthigh.