Top 10 New York Attractions

It's not easy to decide how to spend your time in theThe United Nations Headquarters is located on an
Big Apple.18-acre site along the East River in New York City.
With so many things to see and do, where do youHome to the international organization, The United
begin? This top-ten list of must-see New York CityNations, the striking glass-fronted "Secretariat" building
attractions is a good place to start.dominates the New York midtown skyline. The building,
The Statue of Libertyopened in 1951, was instantly popular with tourists and
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most popular of allcontinues to be one of the most popular destinations in
New York attractions and no trip to the Big Apple isNew York City.
complete without a visit to this iconic structure.American Museum of Natural History
The Statue of Liberty, officially called LibertyLocated on New York City's upper west side, the
Enlightening the World, was constructed from bronzeAmerican Museum of Natural history continues to be
and was given to the United States by France in 1885one of the world's most important natural history
as a symbol of freedom and to mark the centenarycollections and research facilities. It has attracted
of America's Declaration of Independence.world-class research scientists throughout its history
Standing at Liberty Island, in the mouth of the Hudsonand today attracts a wide range of visitors from all
River in the New York Harbor, it welcomes visitors aswalks of life. It is a delight for guests young and old,
it once did for the thousands of immigrants whoand the sheer volume of exhibits means there's
arrived in New York by boat. The Statue of Libertyalways something new to see.
has come to symbolize freedom, independence andCentral Park
American values and is an attraction not to be missedCentral Park is Manhattan's back garden - in a city of
by anyone visiting New York.high-rise apartments with a dense population, this
Empire State Building843-acre oasis is a place to take a walk, read a book,
The Empire State Building is possibly the most famousattend a concert, and much, much more. Over 25
skyscraper in the world and one of the greatest Newmillion people visit the park each year, making it the
York attractions. It's been in numerous Hollywoodmost visited of any park in the United States. With four
blockbusters and a defining symbol of the city. It wasmillion trees, shrubs, and plants, representing 1500
opened on 1 May 1931 and is a must-see for anyspecies, Central Park has something to interest every
visitor to New York City - just ask any of the 10,000 tovisitor. In addition to the vast Great Lawn and other
20,000 people who visit the building every day.green spaces, the park boasts several artificial lakes,
The observatory, located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feettwo ice-skating rinks, miles of hiking and bike trails, a
(320 meters) above the city's busy streets, provideszoo, a wildlife sanctuary and several children's
an unsurpassable view of New York City. It offersplayparks.
panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilionWall Street
and from the surrounding open air promenade.Wall Street, a narrow street in lower Manhattan
The building offers a variety of attractions for visitors;between Broadway and the East River, was the first
observatory tours 365 days per year, day and night,permanent home of the New York Stock Exchange. It
rain or shine provider breathtaking views of Manhattanwas also the one-time headquarters for all of the
and beyond. There are also, two restaurants, a sushimajor banks and brokerage houses in the United
bar, three coffee shops, a drug store, a Hallmark cardStates. While the brokerages have since moved to
shop, a post office and two banks as well as theother parts of New York's financial district, New
famous New York SKYRIDE virtual-reality movieJersey, and Connecticut, the term, "Wall Street" is still
theater and various art exhibits.synonymous with the US financial markets.
Times SquareBrooklyn Bridge
Times Square is not really a square, it's more of aProbably one of the most recognizable landmarks in
district, bordered by 6th Avenue and 9th Avenue andNew York City, the Brooklyn Bridge is the oldest
by 39th and 52nd Streets, and is one of the greatestsuspension bridge in the United States and at
New York attractions. Originally it was called Longacre6016-feet long, one of the longest too. When it opened
Square, but in 1904, when the New York Timesin 1883, after being under construction for almost 14
Company moved there, it took on the name we allyears, it was the world's longest suspension bridge. It
know today. Shortly thereafter, in 1907, Times Squarespans over the East River and links New York's
began its New Year's Eve tradition, securing the area'sManhattan and Brooklyn districts.
place in history.Over the years, the traffic across the Brooklyn Bridge
Madison Square Gardenshas included horses, trolleys, elevated trains, and
New York City's Madison Square Garden isstreetcars as well as pedestrians and automobiles but
sometimes called "The Most Famous Arena in thethese days just cars, cyclists, and pedestrians are
World". It is a 20,000-seat arena located atop the city'spermitted.
Pennsylvania Station on 7th Avenue between 31st andCarnegie Hall
33rd Streets. Built in 1968, the current arena is theThis beautiful and acoustically perfect concert hall, or
fourth in a line of Madison Square Gardens; the facilitymore accurately, three concert halls, has been the host
is home to the New York Knicks and New Yorkof over 50,000 events in its long history. Today it is
Liberty basketball teams and the New York Rangerscompletely restored and as beautiful as ever, Carnegie
hockey team. In addition, the arena hosts over 600Hall welcomes visitors to three concert stages, a
events per year, including concerts, conventions, awardmuseum, and fascinating archives. In addition to
shows, the NBA draft, and the Ringling Bros Barnumwatching performances, visitors to Carnegie Hall may
Bailey Circus.tour the facility on guided tours, which include back
United Nations HQstage, dressing rooms, and rehearsal halls.