New York Top 10 Attractions - Sightseeing in New York is one of the most awesome experiences you will have. Everywhere you go there is something even more amazing to see than the last. Please take a look at the top ten attractions that we found and you won’t want to miss any of them.

When visiting New York City, you must visit the Statute of Liberty. Quite an awesome site and the tours are reasonably priced. You won’t want to miss this site and take plenty of pictures. You’ll also want to trek to top of the Empire State Building and check out the view. Now that’s a whole lot of New York you can see from the top.

No trip to New York City is complete without a visit to one of the Zoos. Take the afternoon and check out the animals. Ellis Island our nations gateway to immigration is one of the historical stops you’ll wish to make. A visit to Chinatown will leave a smile on your face with all the shops and the culture of the area it’s a fantastic afternoon. Remembering to honor the site of the World Trade Center and the 3,000 Americans that died in the 9-11 tragedy is on your agenda. It’s a must do. And, there is so much more.

Here are just 10 of the great attractions in the area listed below. There’s so much to do and see in New York City, your feet might wear out before you see too much. Don’t worry, take a nap at your hotel and then get out there and see it all!

Statue Of Liberty
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
212-269-5755
A gift from France to the people of the United States The Statute of Liberty stands at 305 feet tall from her foundation to her torch and weighs in at 450,000 pounds. Her waist is 35-feet and her index finger is 8 feet long. She is located in New York Harbor and is the symbol of political freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. A must see.

Empire State Building
350 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
212-736-3100
www.esbnyc.com
On the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) is the Observatory. 110 million visitors have stood and taken in the awesome view since 1931 when it opened to the public. Each year over 3.5 million people trek to the top of the Empire State Building to view the bustling city below. Queues form quickly here and can be huge, so on the first clear day, get to the Empire State Building as early as you can, like 8 am if possible.

Ellis Island
Ferry departs daily from South Ferry
New York, NY 10004
212-363-3200
www.go-newyorkcity.com
On Friday, January 1, 1892 Ellis Island opened its doors and from 1892 to 1924, 12 million immigrants entered the United States. It’s no wonder that 8,000,000 people, 1.5 million in Manhattan alone (that amounts to 67,000 people per square mile), call New York City their home. This is open to the public and is very informative.

Broadway & 7th Avenue / 42nd-47th Street
New York, NY 10036
(P) 212.768.1560
Broadway Theater, Hotels and Restaurants, Special Events, and of course, the world's most famous NewYear's celebration, New Year's Eve in Times Square. But most of all people remember the dazzling advertising neon lights – at all angles and heights – just a blaze of colour.

United Nations
1st Avenue at 46th Street
New York, NY 10017
212.963.7713
www.un.org
Peacekeeping operations to end some of the world's most intractable conflicts is the Untied Nations mission. They also assist victims of disaster, protect human rights and advance international law. This impressive building is right on the river. Various tours are available to see different parts of the building, the Security Council, etc or you may just want to check out the flag of your own country on the flag staffs outside the buildings.

New York Stock Exchange
20 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
212-656-5167
www.nyse.com
The New York Stock Exchange is the world's largest exchange doing an annual volume of trading at $5.5 trillion. Every day 1.5 billion shares, valued at $47.9 billion are traded. Check out the guided tours to watch trading on the floor, banks of computer screens, etc.

Radio City Music Hall
1260 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
212.632.3975
www.radiocity.com
December 27, 1932 Radio City Music Hall opened it’s doors and since then the greats like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett to mention a few have donned the Great Stage.
In 1999 a $70 million restoration effort turned Radio City Music Hall into even more glory than before.

Chinatown
New York, NY
www.nycvisit.com
For a world of dining and shopping Chinatown has 150,000 Chinese people living within two square miles. That’s the most in the western hemisphere and the area is full of colour and excitement, Chinese emporiums, etc.

Rockefeller Center
47th to 51st streets
between Fifth and Sixth avenues
The best indoor and outdoor attractions and a shopping heaven, Rockefeller Center also houses the world’s largest Christmas Tree during the holiday season.

World Trade Center Memorial
New York, NY
Remembering 9-11-2001
www.wtcsitememorial.org