Tourist Attractions in New York City

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There’s something about New York City that steals hearts and captures mind. And without a doubt, it is the energy, the hustle and the bustle and enthusiasm that everyone holds here that makes New York a city like none other. The land where dreams come true and aspirations culminate, New York is rightly called the ‘city that never sleeps’.

Let us check out top ten tourist attractions in this mesmerizing city that attracts visitors and make New York all the more admirable.

Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty was a gift of France to the United States. Since its inception, it has managed to attract a lot of tourists to the shores. You need to hire a ferry to take you to the other side. The height of the Statue of Liberty is 93 meters, that is, 305 feet and tourists can actually climb their way up through 154 stairs to gaze at the breath-taking views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Gustave Eiffel. You can also opt to stay down and adore the harbour and New York City from the other side.

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Central Park

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Situated in the heart of Manhattan, the Central Park is the perfect place to escape from the fast city life and seek rejuvenation with family and friends. The park is stretched over an area of up to 840 acres and is enveloped with paved ways dedicated only to bicyclists, joggers and skateboarders. Quite comfortable and cosy, the park offers its guests with a widely spread green lawn and a number of activities like catch, release fishing along with rowboat rentals.

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Rockefeller Centre & Top of the Rock Observation Deck

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A colony of 19 buildings built by the Rockefeller family is what makes the Rockefeller Centre. It houses major corporate tycoons like the General Electric, NBC Studios, the Radio City Music Hall and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck where you will be treated with an unhindered 360 degree view of the entire New York City. During Christmas, the centre transforms into a spectacular land with a huge Christmas tree, fairy lights and a skating rink.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as, “the MET”, is regarded as the largest museum in the United Stated of America. In 2018, it was declared as the third most visited museum in the world with over 6,953,927 visitors. The MET savours the culture, heritage, diversity and the history of the USA. It showcases a varied collection of art forms converging from various corners of the world namely Greece, Rome, Islam, Egypt, Asia and Africa.

Most recognised and celebrated, it is a must-visit spot when in New York.

Broadway and Theatre District

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The Broadway and Theatre District in New York encapsulates within itself 41 theatres and more than 500 seats in Times Square. Right from musicals to orchestras and operas, from star vehicles to dramas, the Broadway and Theatre District is the liveliest and the most happening part of New York. Stroll along and attend to a play or two here for a life-changing experience and tick off Broadway and Theatre District already!

Times Square

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Times Square is an inevitable part of your trip of New York City. With over 39 million visitors in a year, it is the most celebrated and visited area of New York. Shopping, gorging on lip-smacking delicacies and indulging in endless entertainment, Times Square has it all. Also, what started back in 1907 as the New Year’s Eve drop, it is still visited by tourists from all over the world. The energy is simply beyond compare.

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Brooklyn Bridge

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The Brooklyn Bridge is known as one among the world’s oldest suspension bridges. It was built between the periods of 1869 to 1883 and connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. You can drive, walk, jog or pedal your way across the bridge. The view of the New York skyline and the harbour from here will steal your heart away. It stretches up to 5,989 feet and is the most popular landmark in Manhattan.

Grand Central Terminal

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Walk into the Grand Central Terminal and you’ll be teleported into a whole new world. With its exquisite interior and architecture that can be traced back to 1912, it is difficult to believe that Grand Central Terminal is actually a station! The ceiling has been given an astronomical touch and an enormous clock in the Main Concourse, which is made of pearly opal glass, is an eye-pleaser. The lower level includes the railway tracks and a dining area with a plethora of food options to satisfy your hunger pangs. It is an experience of a kind to visit the Grand Central Terminal.

New York Public Library

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Book lovers, your paradise is here! The New York Public Library is home to over 53 million books and is spread across 92 locations. The entire setting and the architecture with books arranged in shelves and stacks is a sight you’d cherish for the rest of your life. Declared as the second largest public library in the United States and the third largest in the world, the New York Public Library is a must visit!

Wall Street

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The Wall Street in the city of New York includes both, the historic sites of this lovely city and the financial hub of the US – the New York Stock Exchange. The Wall Street is also earth to various other attractions like the Charging Bull sculpture, the Federal Hall and the Trinity Church. It is also the place where George Washington took his first oath as the President of the United States of America.

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