Central
Park
|
A walk,
peddle, or carriage ride through the crisscrossing
pathways of Central Park is a must-do on anyone's New York
City itinerary. |
9/11
Memorial and Museum
|
Where the
two towers of the World Trade Center once stood, now stand
two square reflecting pools, each one acre in size. Known
as the National September 11 Memorial. |
High
Line
|
An exciting
new attraction in New York City, the High Line is a former
rail line that has been transformed into an urban walking
trail above the city streets. |
Times
Square
|
Lined with
huge, brilliantly lit billboards and screens, Times Square
is the place to go in New York in the evening, but still
exciting at any time of day.
|
Brooklyn
Bridge
|
Is one of
the city's most recognizable landmarks and has inspired
generations of poets, songwriters, and painters.
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Fifth
Avenue
|
One of the
most famous shopping streets in America, Fifth Avenue
is New York's premier shopping area, where many top
designers have their flagship stores. |
Grand
Central Terminal
|
Often called
Grand Central Station, is a fantastic Beaux Arts building,
and it's definitely worth popping in to take a look at
this famous landmark. The building first opened in 1913 as
a terminal for the subway and train stations. |
New
York Public Library
|
The library,
with its impressive rooms, is a prominent city attraction
that has been featured in many movies and TV shows over
the years. |
Wall
Street
|
This street
and the surrounding area are home to some of the most
important exchanges in the world, including the New York
Stock Exchange, the NASDAQ, and the New York Mercantile
Exchange. |
Bryant
Park
|
On a
summer's day, it's hard to beat a leisurely afternoon at
Bryant Park. The grounds feature monuments and gardens,
and a popular carousel. A games area makes available chess
boards, checkers, and backgammon boards for a small fee. |