Monday, October 8, 2012

Top 10 New York City Tourist Attractions and Landmarks


Top 10 New York City Tourist Attractions and Landmarks

Empire state building
It is the cultural icon of America. It is situated at the intersection of fifth avenue and west 34th street. Empire state building is the 102 story landmark skyscraper. It has a roof height of  381m while it's total height is 443.2m.



Statue of liberty
The statue was administered by the United States Lighthouse Board until 1901 and then by the Department of War; since 1933 it has been maintained by the National Park Service. The Statue of Liberty has become an American symbol of freedom and welcome to the immigrants who come to the USA looking for a better life. 



Grand Central Terminal
It is a commuter rail terminal station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Renovations since its opening in 1913 have turned Grand Central into more than just a hub for transportation -- there are shops, dining and more available to visitors.



Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres (89,000 m2) between 48th and 51st streets in New York City, United States. The Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan, is known for itsChristmas tree, ice skating, Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Radio City Music Hall and numerous shopping and dining opportunities.



Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Ellis Island in New York Harbor was the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers visitors a fascinating look into the immigrant experience. It was the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954.



Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry is a passenger ferry service operated by the New York City Department of Transportation that runs between the boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island. The Staten Island Ferry is a free ferry from lower Manhattan to Staten Island, used by commuters and tourists wanting a view of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty.



American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History (abbreviated as AMNH), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States, is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world. Since opening to the public in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has evolved and grown.



Central Park
Central Park is a public park in the center of Manhattan in New York City, United States. The park initially opened in 1857, on 843 acres (3.41 km2) of city-owned land. Central Park has offered a welcome escape from the concrete jungle of New York City for over 150 years.



Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (colloquially The Met) is a renowned art museum in New York City. Its permanent collection contains more than two million works, divided into nineteen curatorial departments. Over 2 million works of art from around the world and throughout history are housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.



The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is an art museum in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, on 53rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Founded in 1929 as the first museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art, the MoMA is host to an impressive collection of modern artistic efforts.


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