Statue of Liberty
The symbol of freedom and a welcome to the immigrants with millions of dreams coming to America, the Statue of Liberty has become the identity of America. The Statue of Liberty was a gift to America by the French in honor of the friendship established between the two countries during the French Revolution. This is one of the best tourist attractions in New York. Know more about the Statue of Liberty.

Central Park
The Central Park has been the picnic destination for all New Yorkers for more than 150 years. You can escape from the concrete New York jungle and take a pleasant walk in the park or take a boat ride or maybe spread out your picnic blanket and baskets. The visit to the Central Park will surely make your visit to New York City worthwhile.

New York Public Library
This was the largest marble building in America when it was constructed in 1911. The New York public library has a impressive architecture and an even more impressive and massive book collection. You can visit the library and get a free guided tour. You will surely appreciate the architecture, artwork and the literature content of the New York Public Library. This is truly one of the most impressive and best tourist attractions in new york.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum
The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is one of the most worthwhile New York City attractions. You will get a fantastic view to of the New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty from here. You will also enjoy the interactive exhibits and displays in the museum. One of the best tourist attractions in New York City, it will surely be a memorable experience.

Top of the Rock
The Top of the Rock is one of the popular tourist attractions in New York City. This is an observation deck, its prime advantage is that it is not as crowded as the Empire State Building Observation Deck. You can enjoy the beautiful views of Central Park and the Empire State Building from the Top of the Rock.

Grand Central Terminal
The Grand Central is not just a transportation center, but it offers everything from shops, dining and even free tours for individuals on Wednesdays and Fridays. The renovations at Grand Central since its establishment in 1913 have turned it into one of the best tourist attractions in New York City.

Rockefeller Center
Situated in midtown Manhattan, the Rockefeller Center is one of the best tourist attractions in New York City that is known for ice skating, Top of the Rock, Radio City Music Hall and Christmas tree. This is one of the most popular destinations for tourists from around the world, all year round.

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The Statue of Liberty: No trip to the US can be complete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty. The first picture that comes to our mind at the thought of New York is that of the statue of Liberty. The 151 feet high statue is located on the 12 acre Liberty island overlooking the New York harbor. It is located at slightly more than one mile from Lower Manhattan. The only way of visiting the statue of liberty is by the Statue of Liberty – Ellis Island Ferry system, as using private vessels is forbidden. Operated by Statue cruises, these ferries ply from New York as well as New Jersey and one round trip ferry comprises visits to both the islands. Read more on Statue of Liberty facts.

Ground Zero: Another must visit in New York is the site of the dreadful terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, also known as Ground Zero. On this fateful day two passenger planes hijacked by terrorist were rammed in to the twin towers of the World Trade Center, which was a famous landmark of NYC. Both the towers collapsed within a couple of hours killing about 3,000 people. A memorial called ‘Reflecting Absence’ has been erected in the honor of the victims of the September 11 terror attacks. The memorial consists of a field of trees along with the footprints of the twin towers. There is a pool of water filling these footprints and underneath the water the walls bear the names of the victims.

Empire State Building: One of the most recognizable feature of the New York city skyline is the Empire State building. Housing 102 floors, it is the tallest structure in NYC and has been an international landmark for almost 80 years now. It remained the world’s tallest from 1931 to 1973 when WTC pipped it for the top spot. It continues to capture the imaginations and amazement of a lot of curious visitors coming to the city. This great skyscraper has iconic significance not only in the history of New York City but also the United States. Read the rest of this entry »