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New York City and its Unique Attractions

With a skyline that is renowned the world over, New York City is an incomparable international

destination. Whether it’s your first visit to New York or your tenth visit, there’s always

something new and refreshing to see and do in New York tours. New York City pulsates with

an unmistakable vibrancy that attracts more than 45 million visitors annually. The city holds

tourist attractions galore and it is difficult to draw up an entire list of places one should see when

in New York.

Statue of Liberty tour - A historic gift from France for the centennial of America's

Independence which now symbolizes the USA and a memorable landmark in New York. A short

boat trip is all that is needed for you to get to the Statue of Liberty from Manhattan.

The Brooklyn Bridge – this far-famed bridge, built in late nineteenth century, connects

Manhattan with New York's most populous borough, Brooklyn. The bridge is one of the most

magnificent spectacles in New York.

Times Square – This is arguably the most bustling square of New York and is particularly known

for its plethora of Broadway theatres, cinemas and super signs. This is one part of New York

City that never sleeps.

Central Park – This lush green park is one of those star attractions that lend New York such a

unique charm. This massive park spread over 843 acres (341 ha), is located in the heart of

Manhattan. Its design is exquisite and worth emulating by city parks around the world.

Empire State Building tour - The Empire State Building reflects the soaring ambition of

humans to build towers that stretches out to the skies. It probably is New York's most famed

building and is prominently printed on several picture postcards.

Rockefeller Center – This center familiarly known as Radio City is a buildings complex that was

strangely developed during the Great Depression. Initially the complex comprised of 14

buildings and to this day, this 70 story RCA building is the tallest.

The headquarters of the U.N. in New York were developed by group of professional architects of

international renown. The main building - the Secretariat - was one of the city's first towers

developed conforming to international style and standards.

Metropolitan Museum of Art – This rare museum features more than two million works of art

spanning thousands of years. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the most commodious

and prolific art museums in the world and it should not be missed by any visitor to New York.

Bryant Park – This park may be described as an enchanting 8 acre (3ha) lush green oasis at the

intersection of 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue. Even though the park is surrounded by busy

streets with heavy traffic, it is strangely a very quiet park with the right ambiance for relaxation.

The design is eye-catchy with a huge, central lawn encircled by trees.

Grand Central Terminal is one of two splendid gateways that were built in New York in the

heyday of railway transportation and it is certainly worth a visit.

Do not forget the World Trade Center – the National September 11 Memorial – that pays a

poignant tribute to the victims of the historic terrorist attacks.

The list is endless and you will do well to use a shuttle tour that will cover all the landmark spots

in New York. You may contact New York Shuttle Tours (Phone: 1-866-991-TOUR (8687) for

availing their 9 Hour New York bus tours or 4 Hour Tour of the city. Please visit: New York

Tours for more information.