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 New York tourist 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