We New Yorkers are proud of the city. It has offered us with a fantastic life, but the visitors who come here do not return empty handed either. The city is a one-stop destination for a variety of tourist spots; be it museums, parks, skyscrapers, shopping destinations and a lot of more than you can imagine. Here is the list of the best places to visit in New York City:
1) Statue of Liberty
The one identity of the USA which the world knows about is the great Statue of Liberty. The statue was a gift to the USA from France as a symbol of their fight against injustice and their success in acquiring liberty. This magnificent monument reminds us Americans that we are the greatest nations in the world and also the world’s oldest and responsible democracy. It is located on its own island and is a short boat ride away from New York. If you happen to search for the places to visit in New York City, then this should be your first stop.
2) Empire State Building
The iconic Empire State building was introduced to the world through the classic ‘King Kong’ movie climax, but to us, as New Yorkers it has always been a landmark to be proud of. The building stands as tall as the city’s pride itself. The building retained the top spot for being the tallest building in the world for 40 years until New York’s very own World Trade Center came up. William F Lamb designed the building. Although the building is old and archaic, the architectural design still inspires young architects and looks quite metro just like the city.
3) New York Times Square
The one party destination for the whole city is this, the most happening place on earth with it gigantic billboards and the ever lit Times Square. This place is always happening with people jumping up and down. There are shopping centres all around while music is going out loud for those wanting to party. Many describe it as a shortened version of the city itself. There is constantly something or the other going on in the square, and so it perfectly fits the description of ‘the city that never sleeps’.
4) Central Park
Just because we New Yorkers party, it does not mean that we do not love to relax and enjoy nature. The massive41 sq km of lush greenery is what keeps this concrete jungle alive. The Central Park Zoo and the strawberry fields are popular among tourists. The Central Park Lake is famous for two purposes, in summers people paddle in it, while in winters they use it as a free ice skating ground. To enjoy the full view of the park, you can also rent the reasonably priced bicycles from outside the park.
5) Rockefeller Center
It is known among shopping fanatics as all major clothing companies have at least one store in here. It is also home to many major media houses. The star attraction over here is the 70 storey RCA building which gives you an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline from the deck, which is the 67th, 69th and 70th The deck is always crowded, and so you need to book the deck in advance the get the best of your opportunity.
6) Brooklyn Bridge
This is America’s own version of the London Bridge and was the first ever bridge to be constructed in steel. It crosses over the east river from Manhattan. The bridge reminds you of the great minds that put together a great view of the city and is an exemplary piece of American Architecture. Thousands of tourists throng the bridge to get the best view of the city’s skyline, Statue of Liberty and the Governor’s Island. Add this on to your places to visit in NYC list.
7) New York Public Library
I know, a library is not something that would attract most people around the world, but yes even today some people love books and would like to find the right kind of place to get the best. The New York Public Library is located on Fifth Avenue at 42nd street and has a huge collection of books, periodicals, magazines, journals and everything that you can possibly There is no subject untouched in this library. The library was opened in 1911 and since then has claimed fame all over the universe. It has been featured in many movies and television series. The main reading room spans over two city blocks and features more than 10,000 current magazines. Readers can sit in the magnificent reading room and enjoy some reading peace.
8) Wall Street
The tall majestic skyscrapers along the Wall Street are proof that this city is the financial capital of the world’s greatest country. The Wall Street is home to some of the most powerful as well as rich business houses who run their stock market from this street. The bulls and bears of the market try their luck at this market as the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, the New York Mercantile Exchange all are located on this street. The nearby Trinity Church and the Federal Reserve are a few other tourist attractions in Wall Street.
9) St Patrick’s Cathedral
In this city of skyscrapers and glass buildings, the St Patrick’s Cathedral is a delight to the eyes. The cathedral is New York’s finest example of the Gothic architecture as it has enormous bronze doors, white marble façade, rose window, and the status of Pieta at the side of the Lady Chapel are some of the finest architectural wonders within the cathedral premises. The cathedral attracts over 5.05 million visitors annually and was built in the year 1879. The city administration has maintained and restored the cathedral to keep up with its glory.
10) The American Museum of Natural History
This museum is located in Central Park and houses some of natural history’s oldest stuff which you would not find anywhere else. The museum is not just informative but also incredibly attractive. The cafeteria and the gift shop within the museum premises are impressive too, just like the museum.