New York City

New York, known as the city that never sleeps, is like no other city on earth. Here you can see the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge, take a walk through Central Park and all the other world-famous attractions.

There are five boroughs that comprise the city of New York. They include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. The Bronx has more parkland than any of the other boroughs, a renowned botanical garden, a world-famous zoo, stately mansions, historic sites, a "Little Italy", beaches and City Island, an island reminiscent of a New England fishing village. There are fabulous things to do and see in the great borough of Brooklyn; from taking a rollercoaster ride, sunning on the beach, and seeing a dolphin show in Coney Island to exploring one of the world’s best Egyptian collections at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. In Manhattan, there is always a Broadway show or museum to see; another don’t-miss cultural performance or sporting event. Located across the East River from midtown Manhattan, Queen’s is becoming a top cultural destination. Begin your visit aboard the free Staten Island Ferry. The excursion from the tip of Manhattan cruises through New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Governors Island, allowing an unobstructed view of lower Manhattan.

New York City Facts

New York is the most populous city in the United States. In 2007, the city’s estimated population exceeded 8.3 million people.

New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the country's largest city since 1790.

The city was one of the sites of the September 11, 2001 attacks, when nearly 3,000 people died in the destruction of the World Trade Center. A new 1 World Trade Center (previously known as the Freedom Tower), along with a memorial and three other office towers, will be built on the site and is scheduled for completion in 2013.

New York City's high level of mass transit use saved 1.8 billion gallons of oil in 2006; New York saves half of all the oil saved by transit nationwide. The city's population density, low automobile use and high transit utility make it among the most energy efficient cities in the United States.

New York City has over 28,000 acres (110 km2) of municipal parkland and 14 miles (23 km) of public beaches.

 

Things to do in NYC

  • Go see a Broadway show. Some featured shows right now are Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Shrek The Musical, 9 to 5 and In The Heights.
  • Circle Line Sightseeing 3 Hour Full Island Cruise; discover the secrets of the city on a relaxed and refreshing 3-hour cruise.
  • New York’s Ultimate Dining Cruise; enjoy gourmet cuisine, fine wines, live jazz, and amazing views of the New York skyline.
  • NY Skyride; on the only virtual aerial tour in NYC, let your imagination take flight!
  • Top of the Rock; the view from the Top of the Rock is unique and astonishing.