42nd Street Public Library
New York's most famous, research library consists of public art, history, and science exhibits. Tourists, performers and scholars embrace the front steps adding to the cities culture. |
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Bronx Zoo
The country's largest zoo with more than 6,000 animals of over 600 species which includes a 6.5 acre Congo Gorilla Forest. |
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Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge (originally the New York and Brooklyn Bridge), stretches 5,989 feet over the East River connecting the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is a National Historic Landmark. |
Tillary/Adams Streets in Brooklyn
Sands/Pearl Streets in Manhattan New York, NY |
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Canal Street
Canal Street is a bustling commercial district with open store fronts, street vendors and banks which runs through Chinatown, Little Italy, Tribeca and Soho. |
Lower Manhattan
New York, NY |
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Central Park Zoo
The evolution of this city landmark launched the modern trend in urban zoos around the nation: the transformation of cages and menagerie-style zoos into natural habitat exhibits that educate, involve, and connect people to our natural world. |
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Chinatown
The largest Chinatown in the US, located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Founded in the late 1870's by immigrants, Chinatown offers a unique historical and cultural experience not found anywhere else in the world. |
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Coney Island
Home of Astroland amusement park with a beach resting on the Atlantic Ocean. Its most popular rides are the Cyclone and Wonder Wheel. |
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Empire State Building
The tallest building in New York City - 1,250 feet tall with 120 floors; a national historic landmark. It has been named one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Engineers. |
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George Washington Bridge
Considered one of the world's busiest bridges in terms of vehicle traffic. The bridge contains two levels with a total of 14 lanes of travel. Additionally, the bridge houses a path on each side of the bridge for pedestrian traffic. |
Washington Heights
New York, NY |
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Grand Central Station
It is the largest train station in the world also containing restaurants, fast food outlets, bakeries and newsstands. Commuters travel on the Metro-North Railroad from New York all the way to Connecticut. |
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Ground Zero
Ground Zero is a 16-acre former site of the World Trade Center, also known as the Twin Towers. A memorial named "Reflecting Absence" is being built above the site due to the attacks on September 11, 2001. |
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Harlem
A multitude of colors, races, religious backgrounds and genders - some are white, some are black. It is a melting pot, overspilling with abundant NYC culture and history. |
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Liberty Island
Commuters visit the Statue of Liberty by riding a ferry to "Liberty Island". It is accessible through Battery Park in Manhattan or Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. |
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Lincoln Center
The worlds leading performing arts center which includes the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, Lincoln Center Theater, The Metropolitan Opera, and much more. |
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Little Italy
Walking beside the narrow, cobblestoned streets beneath the fire escapes of turn of the century tenements, you're tempted by the sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants surrounding you at every step. |
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NY Aquarium
The Aquarium is driven by a vision of a world where people understand the critical role the oceans play in human survival and the sensitivity of aquatic resources. |
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Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings in New York. Radio City Music Hall and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree are among top sights to see in this area, as well as the view from the Top of the Rock. |
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South Street Seaport
The South Street Seaport is a historic area with an incredible view of the Brooklyn Bridge and renovated sailing ships to add to the scenery. A shopping mall, restaurants and nightlife make this place a can't miss destination. |
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St. Patricks Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral is the largest Gothic-style Catholic church in North America and is a U.S. National Historic Landmark located directly across the street from Rockefeller Center. |
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Statue of Liberty
The statue is of a female figure dressed in a robe and a seven point spiked rays representing a nimbus, holding a tablet in her left hand and a flaming torch in her right hand. The statue is a National Monument, representing liberty and escape from oppression. |
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Times Square
Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan - a world landmark which has become a symbol of its home city. It is full of Broadway theaters, music halls and upscale hotels and is also the site of the annual New Year's Eve ball drop. |
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TKTS
Purchase tickets at discount prices for almost half off and attend your favorite Broadway or off Broadway show for much less. |
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Wall Street
Runs east from Broadway downhill to South Street on the East River, through the historical center of the Financial District. Was the first permanent home of the New York Stock Exchange. Over time, Wall Street became the name of the surrounding geographic neighborhood. |
Wall St
New York, NY 10005 |
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Water Taxi
The best way to see New York! Our boats provide regular service between 12 stops at the city's hottest neighborhoods and attractions. Water Taxis are fast and fun, so you'll see more sights in less time and enjoy a stress-free, breezy ride.
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Bob B.: come down
Caroline M. and Morgan M.: culture shock
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Elanna D.: be kind
Erica C.: it was fine
Evelyn H.: scrolls
Jasmine L.: great place
Julien Z.: hidden sites
Karen K.: just like China
Ken L.: no map needed
Laura B.: wander around
Lilly K.: variety of food
Maihland T.: old Chinatown
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Mimi L.: places to shop
Monica H.: so many people
Olga B.: more than Canal St
Oscar I.: everything
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Susanna C.: offers great music
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Vivian D.: diverse food
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