August 8th, 2009
What One Can See In Attractions New York
Are you getting excited for that big trip to the Big Apple, but are a little overwhelmed by all the possibilities this huge, historical city has to offer? New York is one of the most popular destinations in the world, and there are some attractions you just can’t afford to miss.
First stop in attractions New York would be the Statue of Liberty, which could be considered one of the city’s most popular. Your vacation in the Big Apple will not be complete without paying a visit to this gigantic structure. Situated in the Hudson River at the harbor of New York, it serves as the welcoming symbol for each of the city’s arriving visitors. It has always stood as a symbol of independence, freedom and other important values.
Some other popular attractions New York is well known for includes the Empire State Building. Many people may only know the building through the Hollywood movies set there, but it is an historical building that continually impresses the tens of thousands of visitors it receives every day.
Possibly the most famous district in New York, though, is Times Square. This is one of the attractions New York has maintained for over 100 years. At first it was called Longacre Square but the name was changed when the New York Times Company made a home there in 1904. This has also been the site of the famous New Year’s Eve party since 1907.
If sports are more your thing, then there is an arena you won’t want to miss. Madison Square Garden is one of the most popular sports arenas in the country and can accommodate around 20,000 guests. It sits above Pennsylvania Station for easy access and is home to both the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers.
Interested in history and culture? Then the American Museum of Natural History is another must-see. It remains the home of the most relevant collections of history and other disciplines. Scientists from all over the world visit the museum and it still remains a travel delight for adults and kids alike.
Central Park is a great place to spend a nice afternoon in a beautiful setting. Sometimes called the garden of Manhattan, it measures in at 843 acres giving you plenty of room for walking, running, playing, or just taking in a nice concert. Estimates say that the park is visited by around 25 million people a year, making it one of the most popular parks in the whole country.
And one last attraction worth mentioning is the famous Wall Street. You can visit it for its historical significance, or just to see where the New York Stock Exchange sits. The location has a huge effect on the cultural word, and you will be able to return home and tell everyone how you had actually been there.