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central park, new york
Central Park is an iconic 843-acre first major landscaped public park in the United States. It is the most visited (more than 42 million) and the most filmed location in the world. The visitors can enjoy scenic hills, meadows while taking a walk. There are ice-skating rinks, strawberry fields, ball fields, Belvedere castle, a zoo, a beautiful bow bridge, fountains, a wildlife sanctuary, Elm tree path (the mall), Cleopatra's needle, a large area of natural woods, and the Delacorte Theater; an amphitheater that hosts the "Shakespeare in the Park" summer festivals. Six miles path inside the park is used by joggers, cyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters, especially when automobile traffic is prohibited, on weekends and in the evenings after 7:00 pm. Central Park is one of the best outdoor venues for huge concerts. Around 980,000 people attended the Garth Brooks concert in 1997 making it "the most attended concert" in its history. The Central Park Carousel, one of the largest merry-go-rounds in the US was installed in the park in 1951. The area where Central Park now stands was once covered and surrounded by glaciers about 12,000 years ago. If you want to experience both nature and arts, Central Park is the place to be.
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times square, new york
Times Square, popularly known as the Crossroads of the World, is an iconic; busiest tourist attraction. More than 50 million people visit this place annually. It is always crowded but for a special occasion like New Year’s Eve - the “Dropping of the ball” ceremony, it attracts more than a million visitors. Big, bright, and unforgettable flashing neon lights and brilliantly lit billboards and screens (not to mention the world’s largest LED NASDAQ sign!) make this place vibrant and exciting. This place offers an electrifying experience for everyone. There is a lot of entertainment options for families and people in all age groups; such as Broadway and street shows, Theatre, Concerts, Shopping, museums, and home to some of the best restaurants. You'll run into several street artists, people dressed as different superheroes, characters from movies/shows, etc. Feel free to take pictures with them in exchange for tips. The place is full of stores, hotels, cafes, bars, restaurants, and ticket booths. There are also many theatres and cinemas in the area.
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45 Rockfeller Plaza, new york
A visit to New York City wouldn't be complete without a trip to this National Historic Landmark. Rockefeller Center consists of 19 high-rise buildings spanning 22 acres between 48th and 51st street. This place is the epicenter of everything, a city within a city. See more than 100 sculptures, statues, murals, friezes, decorative fountains, and mosaics throughout the buildings. People enjoy skating at the world-famous rink during winter. The complex is also famous for its annual lighting of the Christmas tree.
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812 Washington St, new york
The Highline is a 1.45 miles long new york city park built on an elevated section of a disused freight rail line on Manhattan's West Side. Visitors encounter nature, art, design, flowers, foliage, old train tracks and, a beautiful cityscape on the trail. A lot of activities are available to play, create and learn together in the park. Each year, Friends of the High Line creates fun and innovative opportunities for people of all ages to experience the park in a new way.
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Brooklyn Bridge, new york
The Brooklyn Bridge has become one of the most famous sights in New York. More than 120,000 vehicles, 10,000 pedestrians, and 4,000 bikes cross it every day. The Brooklyn Bridge was the first suspension bridge to use steel rather than iron for its cables. It is a great place to take photos. the second floor of Brooklyn Bridge is the walking bridge for visitors. You can also rent a bike to cross the bridge. A walk on the Brooklyn Bridge is a must-do while in Brooklyn.
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89 E 42nd street, new york
The Grand Central Terminal is the world’s biggest railroad terminal with 44 platforms and 67 tracks. It’s home to many restaurants, shops, and heart-touching events. Every time is the right time to visit Grand Central Terminal. The basement of the grand central is the deepest basement in New York City. In fact, one can sink a ten-story office building down through the Main Concourse floor, and NOT reach the basement floor of Grand Central. The world’s largest Tiffany clock is at grand central. A great place for traveling, eating and shopping, or just sitting on a bench and watching people.
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Wall St, new york
Wall Street is the main street of the Financial District neighborhood. There are famous buildings such as the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the Charging Bull sculpture, fearless girl sculpture. The Federal Hall is the first capital of the United States of America. George Washington took oath as the Nation's first president there. The name "Wall" of this street is from the actual wall, the Dutch built in the seventeenth century to defend themselves from possible incursions.
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177A Canal St, new york
China Town is home to the dense population of Asian immigrants in the Western Hemisphere. There are hole-in-the-wall restaurants, open-air fish markets, entertaining souvenir shops., a fantastic selection of ordinary and exotic produce, bargain gifts, jewelry, and handbags. The locals hang out in leafy Columbus Park for Tai Chi, chess, and mahjong. Every year, the streets of Chinatown light up with lanterns and colorful lights to celebrate the Chinese New Year Parade.
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Mulberry St & Broome St, new york
Little Italy is full of Italian customs, food, language, famous Italian restaurants, and stores. Powerful members of the Italian mafia used little Italy as their base location in the past. Little Italy was home to the Italian immigrants who came through New York City starting in the late 1870s. There are lots of little shops and eateries that you can try and enjoy to experience the Italian culture.
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battery park, new york
Battery Park, located at the Battery, New York, is 25-acre public park. It is within walking distance of many businesses - making it a popular lunchtime hangout. It is also in the proximity of many of the city's finest attractions, including South Street Seaport, The New York Stock Exchange, and the Staten Island Ferry. Within the park is Hope Garden, dedicated to AIDS victims. One of the perks of visiting Battery Park NYC is the surrounding area. Located right on the edge of the New York Harbor, you can walk along the water, see the ferry and tour boats sailing by, and even spot the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is visible, as is all of New York harbor. Helicopters take off and land, ships depart, and sometimes you can catch the giant Carnival Cruise Ships.
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Queens Museum, Meridian Rd, new york
The Queens Museum is known for an international contemporary art exhibition that reflects the cultural diversity of the new york boroughs. The museum has focused on outreach and access for a wide range of audiences, presenting the highest quality visual arts and education programs. The Panorama of the City of New York is the best-known permanent exhibition at the Queens Museum. It is a 9,335-square-foot (867.2 m2) architectural model that includes every single building constructed before 1992 in all five boroughs; that is a total of 895,000 individual structures. A great place to take the family and spend an hour.
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bryant park, new york
Bryant Park is a French classic style green oasis near time square, a perfect break from the concrete jungle of manhattan. Park is a complete enjoyment spot with family-friendly events all year long, plenty of space for reading books, ping pong tables in the summer, a skating rink during holidays, free movie nights, yoga and other classes, and free wifi spots in the park, and so much more.
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washignton square, new york
Washington Square Park is 9.75-acre public park in Greenwich village, new york city. There are many flower beds and trees, fountains, a children’s playing area, paths to stroll on, a chess and scrabble playing area, park benches, picnic tables, commemorative statuary, and two dog runs. The Park's fountain area is a popular spot for residents and tourists. The area around the chess tables has several chess shops.
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175 5th Avenue, new york
The Flatiron Building is an iconic 22-story triangular-shaped steel-framed groundbreaking skyscraper. The Flatiron Building was constructed between 1901 and 1903 at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, one of the most prominent locations in New York City. It was one of the tallest buildings in the city with 20 floors high and among the only two skyscrapers in the north of 14th street. The pointed end of the building is just 6.5 feet wide and opens at an acute angle of roughly 25 degrees.
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Prospect Park, Brooklyn, new york
Prospect Park is a 585-acre largest public park in Brooklyn. The main attraction of the park includes a 90-acre long meadow, the picnic house, the prospect park zoo, the pre-existing home of Edwin Clark Litchfield, the prospect lake, and the old arches & bridges. The park also boasts a large number of historic buildings such as a restored 1912 carousel, the concert grove - also known as the Oriental Pavilion, the historic eighteenth-century Lefferts House, the Music Pagoda, the colonnaded Grecian Shelter. The park also has sports facilities including seven baseball courts, a tennis center, a basketball court, a soccer field, and much more. The park zoo is a 12-acre zoo, presently offers children’s educational programs, is also engaged in the restoration of endangered species populations, runs a wildlife theater. The zoo houses about 630 animals and with over 300,000 visitors annually visiting the zoo. This park has beautiful gardens and a boat club. There is also 2 ice skating center. The trees are beautiful besides the charming lake.
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405 Lexington Avenue, new york
The Chrysler Building, an art deco-style skyscraper, is one of the finest buildings in New York by many architects. It was the world's tallest building for 11 months before the Empire State Building. It is the tallest building made of brick and steel structure. The building has been featured in many films because of its architectural design. The interior of the building is even more magnificent than its exterior. It houses the world’s very first digital clock. The marble floor and many art deco patterns such as the stylish elevators doors, more than 3800 windows make the Chrysler Building one of New York’s most beautiful buildings. You can walk into the main lobby and take pictures of the murals.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Ave, new york
St. Patrick Cathedral is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic Cathedral church. It sits on the entire city block and is the largest Roman Catholic Cathedral in the US. The shape of the church is a shortly armed crucifix which is 332 feet long and 172 feet wide and made up of bricks and covered with white marble. Over five million people visit Cathedral every year. It is one great church in the middle of Manhattan with breathtaking architecture.
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233 Broadway, new york
Woolworth Building was the tallest building in the world until the completion of the Bank of Manhattan tower and Chrysler building. The building is 60 stories high with over 5000 windows. The interior of the building is one of the most luxurious designs in New York. The whole lobby is covered with marble and the ceiling features stained glass. Inside the lobby are carved caricatures of men involved in the construction of the building, one of them is a sculpture of Cass gilbert with the model of the building and another one featuring Frank Woolworth paying his building in coins. For the construction of the building special kind of scaffolding were used for the safety of workers. The lobby, which is a historical landmark, is breathtakingly beautiful but is closed to the public unless you take a private tour.