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New York is a city of countless attractions 24/7.

New York should be seen not once, but many, many times. To discover all the history and excitement from this city and toabsorb new York 's unique energy, you should become a part of this city for a while. You can visit our museums andgalleries, see Broadway shows, enjoy Off-Broadway Theaters, and go on countless New York tours. You can take a bus tour,helicopter tour, cruise tour or walking tour. Shopping in our endless designer fashion boutiques can hardly be compared toanything. We have more than 17,000 restaurants that will surely give you the unique opportunity to taste cuisine from all over

the world. With so many Trade Shows, Festivals, Parties and Events held in New York , everyone is bound to find whatthey're looking for.

This city never sleeps.

Here are just a few of the of the main New York highlights you will enjoy:

1) Empire State Building

One of New York's most famous attractions, the Empire State Building is a must -see foranyone visiting New York. Completed in 1931, this 104-story building is currently the tallestskyscraper in New York (a title previously held by the 2 nd Twin Tower). At over a quarter of

a mile high, the observation decks of this historic national landmark provide a perfect view ofManhattan's skyline.

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2) Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty: The Statue of Liberty is the symbol of America and New York City.France gave this enormous statue to the United States as a present, commemorating the100-year anniversary of French-US relations. It is meant to represent all that the US stands

for, which is freedom from oppression and the land of opportunity.


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3) Times Square

You've seen it in the movies, now its time to see the real thing. This bright and constantly inmotion junction of Broadway and 7 th Ave and 42 nd st. has become a landmark of the city.The theaters, luxury hotels, music halls, billboards, etc., have come to represent the city'scultural hub.

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4) World Financial Center/Wall St. World Financial Center/Wall St. : The world's economic central, Wall St. and the FinancialDistrict is an integral part of the city's heartbeat as the home of major international financialinstitutions, the stock market, and also the World Trade Center site. The financial district isthe city's thriving and


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5) Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterLocated between 5 th Ave and 7 th Avenues, Rockefeller Center is a

popular New York attraction. It was built by the Rockefeller family in 1939, and became asymbol of modernist architecture and capitalist wealth. With an ice-skating ring, NBC studios,Radio City Music Hall, and other spectacular attractions, Rockefeller Center will leave

visitors entertained.

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6) Ellis Island Ellis Island, also located in the mouth of the Hudson River, is another major symbol of theUnited States. In the 19 th and 20 th centuries, this island was the stopping point for

immigrants entering the US, and the place where they would be officially registered. Nearly17 million immigrants were processed here between 1892 and 1957.


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7) Central Park

Central Park : Central Park takes up more than 840 acres and is located in the middle of

Manhattan. It is the only park of that size in Manhattan and attracts both tourists and NewYorkers looking to relax and unwind in this busy city. Along with its landscapes andrecreational areas, the park includes beautiful lakes and scenery, as well as a zoo, a theater,

sports facilities, restaurant, entertainment and much more.

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8) Battery Park CityThis office and apartment community was built on the landfill from the excavation of the

World Trade Center in 1977.


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9) South Street SeaportOnce the heart of the 19th century Port of New York City, it has been revived by thetransformation of Pier 17 into shops and restaurants.

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10) Governors Island These 203 acres were under military command from the 1700s through 1996, making it theoldest continuously operated military post in U.S. history.


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11) Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts : Lincoln Center is one of the main performance

centers in New York City and the US in general. I t hosts more than 350 live performances

annually and features some of the best musicians, singers and actors from across the globe.We strongly recommend watching a music, opera, theater or dance performance at Lincoln

Center during your trip to NY.

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12) New York Public Library

New York Public Library : The New York Public Library, located on 42 nd and 5 th Ave, isa beautiful architectural feat created in 1901 with the help of the government and privatephilanthropic donations. It contains more research materials than most public libraries in thecountry, and has numerous exhibitions during the year.


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13) Trump Tower

Trump Toweris located on Ffth Avenue. It was build in 1983 by Donald Trump and

Equitable Life Assurance Company and designed by Der Scutt of Swanke. Trump Tower is58 - story building and it was tallest of this type in New York at that time, when completed.Trump Tower is a mixed used - retail, office and resident.

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14) Brooklyn BridgeRegarded as one of the greatest architectural achievements of all t ime, it was designed by

John Augustus Roebling and was constructed between 1869 and 1883.


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15) Colgate Clock

This stately timepiece once graced the Colgate Palmolive plant. When the factory was

demolished in the 1980s, the clock remained.

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