New York City Landmarks You Can’t-Miss:
Whether this is your first – or thousandth – trip to New York, there are things that are always essential. A morning walk in Central Park, a late afternoon watching the city transform at dusk on top of the tallest buildings in the city or an evening full of fine restaurants, theatres and entertainment. There are some places that should always be on your New York to-do list, and some must-have attractions. Check out the main tourist spots in New York:
1) Central Park
None of New York’s landmarks is as iconic – and essential – as the city’s beloved 843-hectare park. Today, 42 million people visit Central Park every year, sprawling over its extensive garden, beautiful lake and incredible surprises.
Don’t miss the famous Strawberry Fields, which is opposite the building where John Lennon lived (and where he was murdered). The Beatles memorial is always a place to remember.
In winter, New York’s ice skating rink is the best in town. And the cheapest too! Be sure to go there.
2) Times Square
Love it or hate it, Times Square is without a doubt one of the most iconic places among New York’s tourist spots and one of the musts of things to do in New York. Despite the street being closed at Times Square, you will hear horns, come across people dressed as Elmo or Disney characters, people wanting to sell shows and Stand-Ups. Besides the tourists with cameras everywhere and the blinding glare of the posters that glow around the square. And for all its crazy and chaotic features, Times Square is also one of the most fascinating places in the city, full of hidden history and details easy to miss.
The good tip in Times Square is that all stores are tax-free. In other words, enjoy shopping there. Be sure to visit the Hershey’s and M&M stores. If you like Forever 21, Times Square has a 6-story store of the brand!
3) Top of The Rock
One of my favourite views in New York is Top of The Rock. At Rockefeller Plaza, you’ll enter the NBC building and take the elevator up to floors 67, 69, or 70. On floor 69, there’s even a super cool experience of colours that follow you along the wall.
A good tip is to go to the observatory, which has 360º views of the city at sunset. So you’ll enjoy the spectacular city skyline by day, at dusk, and watch the lights of Manhattan come on for the night.
4) One World Trade Center Building
Among New York’s newest sights is the One World Trade Center. Built-in place of the twin towers, One World Trade Center opened just over 2 years ago and guarantees one of the most impressive views in the city. It has already joined the “musts” list of things to do in New York.
The observatory is on the 102nd floor! It’s so high, it’s hard to see the details of Manhattan, but it’s a surreal sight. One of the highlights of the visit is the elevator that takes you to the top of the building. He is surrounded by screens that show the development and history of Manhattan starting 500 years ago and ending today. It’s an attraction in itself, the problem is that the climb only lasts 47 seconds.
The ticket costs $32. Unlike its competitors like the Empire State and Top of The Rock, it doesn’t allow you to go to any terraces outside the building. However, it is a different experience, which is also worth it!
4) 9/11 Memorial
In honour of the thousands of lives taken during the September 11 terrorist attacks, the 9/11 Memorial takes visitors through the before, after and during the tragic day. At Ground Zero (where the attacks were) water mirrors are in the place where the twin towers were.
5) Statue of Liberty:
You can’t talk about New York’s tourist spots without thinking about the Statue of Liberty. One of the biggest icons in the city – and the United States – deserves to be on your ‘What to do in New York’ list.
A ferry – which takes around 30 minutes – takes you to Liberty Island and leaves from Battery Park in Manhattan (which is already beautiful too)! Once on the island, you’ll have panoramic views of Ellis Island, New York and New Jersey. On the island, there is the Liberty Island Museum and also the visitor observatory inside the statue’s crown.
6) Brooklyn Bridge:
Across the East River, the iconic Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883 to link Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. One of the normal unmistakable segments of New York City’s voyager detects, the extension is frequently featured in films and TV programs and is a genuine piece of New York City history. A walk along the pedestrian walkway on the bridge is a must-have experience during your trip to New York. The entrance on the Manhattan side is on Park Row and Center Street, across from City Hall Park,; on the Brooklyn side, enter Cadman Plaza East or where Boerum Place.
7) Wall St., Financial District:
The Financial District is between Wall and Broad Streets. It is one of the first neighbourhoods in Manhattan. Among its attractions are the Trinity Church, the New York Stock Exchange and the sculpture of the Collection Bull, which you have to pull over to get $!
Also, be sure to stop by the first capital of the United States of America and where George Washington took his oath as the nation’s first president.