Manhattan skyline is a must-see.
Just mention New York City and people all over the world get excited. The definition of "bright lights, big city," New York is teeming with things to see and do. If you've never visited the Big Apple, there are some attractions, iconic to the city, that must not be missed. Add a walk through Times Square and a Broadway show and you're well on your way to being a New Yorker.
Empire State Building
A trip up the Empire State Building is an important New York stop.
The view from the top of New York's tallest building is well-worth the trip. To avoid the crowds, try coming first thing in the morning or during lunch and dinner. If your pockets are deep, you can also splurge on the significantly more expensive "express pass" to bypass the crowds. Movie fans won't want to miss the display of Fay Wray's private collection of "King Kong" memorabilia in the lobby.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10118
212- 736- 3100
esbnyc.com
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty has welcomed people to New York since the 19th century.
Lady Liberty is iconic to New York. Her solemn face and lifted torch have welcomed millions to U.S. shores since 1886. Today you can tour inside the famous statue and get a peek at its structure through a glass ceiling, or linger on her crown for a sweeping view of Manhattan. Visitors adding on a trip to the crown should prepare to ascend and descend 354 steps.
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island
New York, NY
212-363-3200
nps.gov
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal is a beautiful example of the city's past and present.
Even if you're the type that always takes a taxi, you can't visit New York without seeing where all the action connects. There's a lot to see and do at Grand Central Station, from gawking at the architecture, to kicking back a cocktail at the Oyster Bar, taking a tour or just people watching.
Grand Central Terminal
87 East 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017
212-340-2347
grandcentralterminal.com
Brooklyn
Cross the famed Brooklyn Bridge to visit one of New York's trendiest boroughs.
One of New York's prettiest boroughs, a trip to Brooklyn is great way to spend an afternoon in New York. Stroll the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden, with its tranquil promenade of cherry trees, or eat at the garden's tasty Terrace Cafe, which serves sustainable food. If you're looking for a more local lunch or dinner, try Grimaldi's Pizzeria, one of New Yorkers' favorite spots for coal-oven baked pizzas.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
900 Washington Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11225
bbg.org
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
19 Old Fulton St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
grimaldis.com
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Rivaling the world's best art museum's, the Met, as it is locally known, is filled with paintings and sculptures by the world's best-known artists. If you tire of admiring Degas, Renoir and Rembrandt, you can move onto exhibits of Greek, Roman and Egyptian artifacts, art galleries focusing on Asia and the Americas or study the history of fashion at the Costume Institute.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10028
212-535-7710
metmuseum.org
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