Empire State Building
Completed in the 1931 and claiming the title of tallest building in the world for the first 40 years, the Empire State Building is an iconic part of the New York City skyline.
You can visit the Empire State Building between 8am – 2am each day, so visitors have the choice between viewing the city in the daytime, as the sun sets, or at night when the streets are glittering. Clocking in at 443m from ground to tip, the views from the Empire State Building are extraordinary.
Statue of Liberty
Another significant structure in NYC is the Statue of Liberty which looks out over New York Harbour. This colossal copper monument was built by renowned French architect Gustave Eiffel and dedicated to the city in 1886 to celebrate a mutual desire for freedom and the abolition of slavery.
If you are feeling energetic, you can climb up inside the monument to look out of the statue’s crown.
Central Park
Anyone who has watched films or television series based in New York City will know Central Park. A blissful green space in the centre of the city, Central Park offers a tranquil escape from the clamour of the main streets. From child-friendly activities such as bike tours and Central Park Zoo to events like SummerStage and Shakespeare in the Park, there are endless things to do here other than relax.
Times Square
In complete contrast to Central Park is Times Square. This thriving neighbourhood in Midtown Manhattan is characterised by towering billboards that illuminate the intersection at night, as well as a huge variety of theatres where tourists can catch an award-winning Broadway show.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Art enthusiasts have to experience the Metropolitan Museum of Art, better known locally as The Met. Over 5,000 years of international art await, all housed in a building that is in itself a glorious piece of artwork. There are always a number of exhibitions running here in addition to special events. There is so much to see, it’s worth getting a guided tour.
