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American
Museum of American History
Well known around the world for its outstanding exhibitions of man and
nature.
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Battery
Park
Is as far south as you can go in Manhattan. An expanse of green from which
you can view the Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. |
Broadway
The 35 or so stages that comprise the theater district is located in this
small section of the city. |
Central
Park
843 acres of greenery, which were once a network of swamps and quarries.
Today Central Park is considered one of the most cheerful places in New
York City. |
Chinatown
Is the center of New York's large Chinese Community |
Ellis
Island
Is a symbol of America's immigrant heritage. From 1892 to 1954-some twelve
million people landed here; today their descendants account for almost
40% of the United States population |
Empire
State Building
There are 2 taller buildings in the world, but neither compares with the
Empire State Building in spirit. It has been the focal point of the New
York skyline since it's completion in 1931. It offers a breathtaking view
of the city. |
Fifth
Avenue
One of the greatest shopping districts in the world. It's an address made
famous by the Empire State Building, the stately New York Public Library,
Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trump Tower, Fashionable department
stores, and the Easter Parade. |
Greenwich
Village
This small and cute village has coffeehouses, theaters, shops, and street
life well worth exploring. This is one of the liveliest communities in
the city, and one of the safest to walk in at night. |
Harlem
It is the spiritual and cultural capital of Black America. There are many
Harlem's: Black, Spanish, and Italian. Home to the famous Cotton
Club and Apollo Theater. |
Lincoln
Center
A group of seven buildings with performance, Rehearsal, and office spaces
for theater, music, film, and dance. The Juilliard School, Metropolitan
Opera House, and New York State Theater are located in this complex. |
Metropolitan
Museum of Art
One of the world's leading art museums and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. |
NBC
Studios
Where the Today show is filmed and where you can tour the television and
radio studios. |
New
York Stock Exchange
The nations largest organized market for stocks and bonds. |
Radio
City Music Hall
Home to the Rockettes. One of New York most famous performance venues. |
Rockefeller
Center
The world's largest privately-owned entertainment and business complex. |
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Statue
of Liberty
Greets people and vessels as they enter New York Harbor.
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St.
Patrick's Cathedral
Probably the finest Gothic-style church in the United States. |
SoHo (South
of Houston Street)
Once a industrial and artists' enclave, SoHo is now filled with trendy
restaurants and shops. |
Wall
Street
Home to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the New York Stock Exchange. |
World
Trade Center (Ground Zero)
Memorial to the two tallest buildings in the New York skyline. |
Times
Square
Theater central. Surrounded by playhouses, movie theaters, hotels, and
shops. Home to New York's annual New Years Eve celebration.
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United
Nations
The UN's headquarters, where representatives from around the world, work
to resolve international problems. |
