Top 10 Attractions to Visit in New York

1.Empire State Buildingalthough it looks very natural with ponds, lakes, trees,
The Empire State Building is one of the most famouswoods and walking tracks, it is in fact entirely
skyscrapers in the world! It is a 102-floor art decolandscaped!
skyscraper, which can be found in the heart of NYC6. Rockefeller Centre
at Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. For more thanThe Rockefeller Centre is a complex of 19 buildings in
40 years, it was the world's tallest skyscraper andMidtown Manhattan often referred to as a "City in a
now is the 15th tallest in the world.City". Some of the top buildings here include the Bank
A visit to the Empire State Building observation deck isof America building, the GE Building and Radio City
a must for visitors to NYC. It can be found on the 86thMusic Hall. On top of the GE Building is where you'll find
floor and has a breathtaking 360 degrees view of thethe 'Top of the Rock' Observation tower. Here visitors
city. The iconic skyscraper can be seen for miles withcan admire panoramic views of the city especially
its enormous spire. It's especially beautiful at night whenCentral Park and the Empire State Building.
the top of the skyscraper is all lit up.7. Grand Central Terminal
2. Statue of LibertyGrand Central Terminal (station) is one of the greatest
The Statue of Liberty is not only one of the mostrailway stations in the world. It can be found in Midtown
recognisable icons of New York city worldwide - butManhattan between 42nd Street and Park Avenue.
of the United States. The Statue was the first sightThe façade complete with Corinthian columns
that welcomed many thousands of immigrants thatare quite impressive, as is the main concourse in the
entered New York harbour on ships from all over theinterior. It has connections for the city's subways and
world. The monument was a gift to the US from thethe metro-north railroad line. The station contains lots of
French Government to celebrate 100 years ofbars and restaurants and is a great place to
American Independence.people-watch.
This monument (now a universal symbol of freedom)8. American Museum of Natural History
is located on a 12 acre island (Liberty Island) so it isThis is one of the most famous museums in the world
best viewed by boat. Boat trips to Ellis Island leavereceiving approx 4 million visitors annually! It can be
Battery Park and pass right by the Statue of Liberty.found in the Upper West Side at Central Park West
3. Ellis Islandon 79th Street.
Ellis Island is located south of the tip of Manhattan andThe Museum consists of 25 buildings which are
is mostly accessed by ferry from Battery Park. Ellisinterconnecting and house the Hall of Human Biology
Island is a place that will touch every visitor's heart. Itand Evolution, the Hall of Minerals and Gems, the Hall
was here more than 20 million people passed throughof Ocean Life, the Hall of Meteorites, the Fossil Halls,
immigration as they entered the US between 1892 andthe Rose Center, the Planetarium and the Library to
1924.name a few. You should really give yourself a whole
Walk through the Great Hall of this museum, whereday at the museum to view all its world-renowned
thousands of immigrants would have waited their fatecollections.
to see if they were allowed into the US. View9. St. Patrick's Cathedral
memorabilia, clothing, and original items left behind byWhile in New York, make sure you take the time to
passengers. Listen to their stories; watch thevisit the largest Gothic style catholic cathedral in the
audiovisuals and search for your ancestors.US! It can be found close to the Rockefellar Centre
4. Times Squarebetween 50th and 51st Street on Fifth Avenue. This
You just can't miss this bustling part of the city with itsmagnificent cathedral receives over 5 million visits a
flashing billboards and bright lights! You can find ityear that come to both admire and pray.
between Broadway and 7th Avenue from 42nd toThings to look out for at the cathedral include; the
47th Street. Times Square is the iconic symbol ofornate Lady Chapel, the magnificent stained glass
urban New York where there are hundreds ofwindows, the rose window, the main organ, a tomb of
advertisements vying for visitor's attention. It's alsoSt. Elizabeth (the country's first saint) and the huge
home to some of the city's top theatres and cinemas.bronze door at the entrance which is decorated with
Times Square is definitely the place to go for Newimportant religious figures.
Years Eve when hundreds of thousands congregateVisitors to the cathedral are invited to pick up a
on the square to watch the famous 'ball drop' at thepamphlet at the entrance and do a self-guided tour.
countdown.10. Brooklyn Bridge
5. Central ParkAnother unmissable New York attraction is the
Central Park is one of the most famous city parks inBrooklyn Bridge. Completed in 1883, Brooklyn Bridge is
the world. It occupies 843 acres of parkland right in theone of the oldest suspension bridges in the US. The
heart of bustling Manhattan. It is the perfect place tobridge is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks
go to escape the city for a few hours.and connects Manhattan with Brooklyn across the
Here you'll find some top attractions like; Central ParkEast River. A footpath runs the length of the bridge
Zoo, the Central Park Conservatory Garden, theand is popular with walkers, joggers and those who
Metropolitan Museum of Art, many sculptures and ajust want to admire the breathtaking views of
wildlife sanctuary.Manhattan from the bridge.
The park was designed by a famous designer and