New York is frequented by millions of international tourists every year for its electrifying ambiance and breathtaking attractions. Following are some of the must visit spots that tourists simply cannot afford to miss while visiting New York –
Statue of Liberty: The Statue of Liberty serves as the face of USA and New York City at the same time. This magnificent structure stands about 305 feet or 93 meters tall from its base, and attracts millions of visitors from all parts of the world every year. It also stands as a staunch symbol of enlightenment, strength, freedom, and offers inspiration for righteous acts to all races and cultures.
Times Square: Times Square is most popular for its giant electronic billboards, nightlife, cinemas, and Broadway theaters. The presence of numerous shops and restaurants obviously add to the electrifying ambiance of Times Square, and also offers plenty of options in front of the visitors at the same time. However, the most iconic structure of Times Square is still the Paramount Building, which hosted the world famous Paramount Theater in the past. For these reasons, the Times Square continues to be a happening tourist magnet, and hence, attracts visitors from all corners of the world.
Central Park: The presence of Central Park, undoubtedly, makes New York City a lot more exciting and happening place to live in. This giant park covers an area of about 843 acres, and is placed right at the middle of Manhattan. Interestingly, the park’s scientific design still serves as a perfect model for numerous city parks across the globe.
The Central Park offers everything for everyone! It is dotted with big playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, bridges, monuments, statues, historical buildings, beautiful fountains, ice rinks, theaters, and some lovely lakes. Here you will also find the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Central Park Zoo. Amazingly, this park also serves as a meditation zone for many.
Brooklyn Bridge: New York’s Brooklyn Bridge stands as an example of marvelous engineering achievement during the nineteenth century. This spectacular structure stretches nearly 1.8 kilometer, and connects Brooklyn with Manhattan quite easily. However, the presence of two gigantic masonry towers with some of the world’s largest Gothic arches has made it the most visited historic landmark in the city. The bridge is also famous for its pedestrian path which offers a superb panoramic view of downtown Manhattan along with the masonry towers of the bridge.
Empire State Building: The Empire State Building stands out amidst the clutter, and is also probably the most prominent building in the New York City. Over the years, this skyscraper has featured in numerous films; the most popular out of them is easily ‘King Kong,’ filmed during the 1930s.