Top 5 Places to Visit in New York City

1. The Statue of Liberty
Built in 1886, the Statue of Liberty remains a remarkable world symbol of freedom and one of the greatest American icons. It is one of the world's largest statues, standing just under 152 feet tall from the base to the torch. This famous statue was France's gift to America.
You can observe the statue from land, with particularly good views from Battery Park, on the southern tip of Manhattan. Though, to truly enjoy the Statue of Liberty, it's best to take a quick boat trip to Liberty Island and see it up close. You can walk throughout the base, enter the pedestal, or, with advance reservations, go right up to the crown.

2. Central Park
A walk, peddle, or carriage ride through the pathways of Central Park is a must-do on anyone's New York City agenda. In the winter, you can even tie up your skates and glide across Wollman Rink. This large park in the city center is a half-mile wide and 2.5 miles long. Central Park is one of the things that makes New York such a livable city. Additionally, Central Park has many attractions inside its borders, such as the Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields, the Central Park Zoo, and the Lake.

3. Broadway and Theater District
Visiting a Broadway show is one of the many highlights of a visit to New York City. This is the place to view the latest shows and classics. Broadway usually refers to Broadway theater, which incorporates a great number of theater venues in the Theater District and on the street of Broadway. For the popular shows, tickets should be purchased well in advance.

4. The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is one of New York's most popular landmark buildings. It's 381-meters tall and has 103 stories. This building was the tallest in the world until the 1 World Trade Center tower mounted even higher, 41 years later. When it opened in 1931 the Empire State Building instantly became an astonishing landmark and symbol for NYC.

5. Times Square
Times Square is such a beautiful sight to view during the evening with huge, brilliantly lit billboards and screens, but still stays exciting all day. This is the location of New York's New Year's Eve Celebrations and the well-known "ball drop" at midnight when the square and surrounding streets are jammed with people. Now Times Square is busy but in a beautiful, unique way. Bleachers set up at one end are a fabulous place to take a nice break and appreciate the busy scene.