New York City (Manhattan or Brooklyn), New York
A leading global city, New York exerts a powerful influence over worldwide commerce, finance, culture and fashion, and entertainment. The city consists of five boroughs and an intricate patchwork of neighborhoods. Some of these include Lower Manhattan and the New York Stock Exchange, Battery Park and South Street Seaport, Chinatown, trendy SoHo and Greenwich Village, along with Little Italy, the flat Iron District and Gramercy Park. Famous Central Park covers 843 acres of paths, ponds, lakes and green space within the asphalt jungle. Many districts and landmarks have become well-known to outsiders. Nearly 170 languages are spoken in the city and over 35% of its population was born outside the United States.
Points of Interest
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- Times Square
- South Street Seaport
- The National September 11 Memorial Complex
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Rockefeller Center
- Central Park
More about New York City (Manhattan or Brooklyn), New York Points of Interest
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Statue of Liberty -
"Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift from France symbolizing freedom and democracy. Made of copper, she stands 305 feet tall and carries a torch, welcoming visitors to Liberty Island.
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Ellis Island -
Gateway for millions of immigrants to the U.S., it was the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 to 1954. Today, it features the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
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Times Square -
This busy iconic commercial intersection and neon-lit neighborhood in Manhattan has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows. It is also the site of the annual New Year's Eve ball drop.
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South Street Seaport -
This historic district of Manhattan includes the city's largest concentration of restored early 19th-century commercial buildings. Enjoy shopping, bars and eateries, with views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The National September 11 Memorial Complex -
Known as the 9/11 Museum & Memorial, the two historical landmarks pay tribute to those who perished during the terror attacks. The memorial's twin reflecting pools sit in the footprints where the Twin Towers previously stood. The museum displays exhibitions and archival documents while conveying a spirit of hope and renewal.
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Brooklyn Bridge -
One of the oldest suspension bridges in the U.S., it spans 1,595 feet across the East River, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. The neo-Gothic towers are made of limestone, granite and cement.
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Rockefeller Center -
Built by John D. Rockefeller, this is the largest private building project in modern times and home to many NYC landmarks, such as Radio City Music Hall, GE Building and Rockefeller Plaza.
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Central Park -
This 843-acre public park is located in Manhattan and has some 25 million visitors annually. It is the most visited urban park in the U.S. and includes an ice-skating rink, a pool and a zoo.
