Top 10 New York City's Top Attractions
'30.12.2019'
Source: tripadvisor.ru
Many who are going to visit New York for the first time may be confused. It is very difficult to understand what sights are worth visiting in the first place. One way to make the right choice is to focus on the reviews of tourists who have visited the largest city in America before you and can share their experiences. A popular resource will help in this. TripAdvisor.
Next, you will find a selection of the best attractions in New York, according to reviews of tourists, in descending order.
89 E42nd Street, New York, NY 10017-5503
750 thousand people visit the New York Central Station (Grand Central Terminal) daily to shop, have lunch or go on the road. However, this is not only a major transport hub, but also an impressive piece of architecture that boasts stunning beauty and incredible history.
The current station was built and designed by the architectural firms Reed & Stem and Warren & Wetmore in the Bose Art style. Opening in 1913, it is fast and has become one of the main attractions of the city.
Today, the Central Station has many secrets. For example, not everyone knows that the station was rebuilt three times, or that the constellations on the ceiling are upside down, or that a secret track for trains is hidden in the bowels of the station, as well as much, much more.
“It really fascinates. Very beautiful architecture. The dimensions are amazing. An entire city underground. An incredible number of paths down several floors, ”write visitors to this attraction.
New York, NY 10011
High Line (The High Line) - a popular park in Manhattan, laid at an altitude of about 10 meters above the ground, broken on the site of the former elevated railway. Such non-standard placement, as well as thoughtful design, made the park one of the city’s calling cards.
“Be sure to take a walk on the High Line. Go through it from start to finish! If you start from the middle, then do not be lazy to go back and go the other way, tourists recommend. - You will be pleasantly surprised by the residential buildings along this park. The murals on the houses will surprise you. There are recreation areas here - benches, sun loungers, a small stream where you can cool down your feet, worn out by walking. "
Manhattan Island is conditionally divided into Upper, Middle and Lower. Skyline refers to a view of Lower Manhattan from the East River Bay. It can be seen from the Brooklyn Bridge or from the free ferry departing from South Ferry Pier.
“This is one of the most recognizable poster landscapes around the world. By the way, they can be bought inexpensively on the street, - writes one of the tourists. - Come here to see the outlines of Manhattan skyscrapers at sunset! That's very beautiful!".
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY 10038
Brooklyn Bridge (Brooklyn Bridge) is considered to be one of the main attractions of New York. It is also the oldest of the suspension bridges in the United States of America.
Many legends and secrets are associated with it. Today, the Brooklyn Bridge quite often appears on wide screens in various films. The length of the magnificent bridge, which at one time made a real sensation, is 1828 meters.
Being on the Brooklyn Bridge, you suddenly forget about secrets and riddles, and enjoy the creation of human hands, the magnificent suspension bridge, built back in those days when cars were very rare. One is amazed that even in our age of technological progress, the Brooklyn Bridge has not become a "dead" attraction, but is widely used for its intended purpose.
“Lots of visitors, great views. This is no coincidence. The Brooklyn Bridge is a symbol of New York, ”assure those who have been here.
Liberty Island, NewYorkNY 10004
Perhaps, not only a native American, but also any inhabitant of our planet, when asked what is the symbol of the United States, without hesitation, he will answer: Statue of Liberty. And this is not casual: after all, it is this monument that we see more often than others in American cinema.
The Statue of Liberty is a 125 ton steel frame. Gustav Eiffel was invited to design and build the structure, and his work was continued by Maurice Kechlin.
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The frame is constructed in such a way that inside the monument you can safely move around and even climb up spiral staircases. The main observation deck, located in the crown, is 354 steps. From there, from 25 windows symbolizing precious stones, an amazing view of New York harbor opens. By the way, the seven rays of the crown symbolize the seven seas and seven continents, as is commonly believed in the West.
“A symbol of freedom, whatever you say! Despite, as it turned out, more modest size than you expect - the feeling of grandeur and freedom is fully present. Excellent photos and organization of a transfer to the statue, ”tourists write.
30 Rockefeller Plaza ,, New York, NY 10112
Rockefeller Center (Rockefeller Center) and its observation deck are considered one of the most interesting attractions in New York. This is a huge business center of 19 commercial buildings in Midtown Manhattan, located on a site bounded by 6th Avenue in the west, 5th Avenue in the east, 48th Street in the south and 52nd Street in the north. It covers an area of 8,9 ha. There is a metro station, skyscrapers, open areas and green squares, offices and shopping centers, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and cafes.
Also, every winter a rink is poured here on the Lower Plaza and the famous Christmas tree is set up.
Also here are the headquarters of various corporations and the largest auction house "Christie". Attractions of this business center include the main office of the NBC television channel, the office of the Associated Press, and the Radio City Music Hall.
“We visited the 67th floor with a great view of the Empire State Building. The views are excellent. Better to arrive 1 hour before sunset. See day and evening. The sun sets on the right side of the Empire State Building. Plan when taking photos. The ticket price is about $ 46. "
20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
The Empire State Building skyscraper is one of the main attractions of New York.
The Empire State Building project was funded by John J. Raskob and Pierre Dupont, President of DuPont. The construction site employed 3400 workers, mostly immigrants from Europe. The skyscraper was built in record time - in 1 year and 45 days. It became the first building in the world to have more than 100 floors (102 floors in total). Its hall is 30 meters long and three floors high, decorated with marble and decorated with eight panels depicting the 7 wonders of the world.
There are observation platforms on the 86th and 102nd floors of the Empire State. From the site on the 86th floor, a panoramic view of 360 degrees to the entire metropolis opens.
“An excellent sight, especially in clear weather. The views from both 86 and 102 floors will not leave you indifferent, ”reads one of the enthusiastic comments.
Central Park Conservancy, 14 East 60th St New York, NY 10022
Central Park in New York is one of the most famous and largest parks in the world. It is located in downtown Manhattan and covers a total area of 3,4 square kilometers. About 40 million visitors come here every year, making it the most popular park in all of America. New York hotels are conveniently located nearby, so you can combine pleasant walks and relaxation.
It is impossible to visit all the attractions of Central Park in one day. You need to set aside at least two days to have time to see everything and enjoy the atmosphere of a cozy corner in the middle of Manhattan.
“We visited the park on a cloudy October day. But we got a lot of pleasant impressions. the transition of nature from summer to autumn, the first autumn colors, the tops of the nearest skyscrapers were in the clouds, just fabulous, ”write those who have had a chance to walk in the largest park in the world.
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028-0198
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents its visitors with examples of art from all over the world. The museum lives in three iconic places in New York - Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters, according to the museum's website.
Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always sought to be not just a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes to life in the galleries of the museum and at its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections in time and cultures.
“A gorgeous museum, which is located on 200 thousand square meters with three million exhibits from different countries! Here are the originals of works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Rodin and others, ”reads one of the many reviews about this museum.
Also, according to the comments of visitors, an hour-long excursion takes place daily for Russian-speaking visitors, there is information at the entrance where cards are issued. The ticket costs $ 25, it can be used within three days and visit all three museums related to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007-0089
The September 11 tragedy not only forever changed the face of New York, but also contributed to the unprecedented unification of the nation. Given the ability of Americans to honor their history, it is not surprising that soon a lot of places in New York (sometimes quite inconspicuous) began to remind of monstrous terrorist attacks. However, the main memorial is located right now on the spot where the legendary towers of the World Trade Center still stood a little over ten years ago. Officially, it is called National September 11 Memorial and Museum, although many also call it Ground Zero - the zero level. The memorial opened in September 2011 after five years of construction, and in the first three months it was visited by about a million people.
“A very sad place. The Americans are great for making such a memorial in memory of the victims. It would seem nothing special - two black pools with flowing water, but when you approach them, your throat really contracts and tears come out. You understand what a tragedy happened here. What horror people experienced when they got into this. Grief, fear, despair, courage, courage and self-sacrifice of firefighters, police and other emergency services are directly felt, ”reads one TripAdvisor review.
