Best 10 Points of interest in New York

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New York is full of incredible attractions and has enough to maintain visitors busy for at least a month let alone a weekend. It’s properly worth spending per week in The Big Apple and taking in all of the sights the big city has to offer. From Manhattan and beyond, listed below are our top ten points of interest in New York.

1) Empire State Building

It’s the second tallest building within the city and remains to be a should see for many tourists in New York. The iconic 103 story building sits on Fifth Avenue and provides panoramic views over the city. It even adjustments colour according to present occasions (e.g. red and pink on Valentine’s Day) so it’s worth a go to at evening time too.

2) Brooklyn Heights

It’s a pleasant enough neighbourhood however the primary attraction of Brooklyn Heights is definitely the view back along the Hudson River to Manhattan. Head to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade - an elevated walkway that leads all the way down to the East River - for a perfect view of the Manhattan skyline.

3) Time Square

Times Sq. is synonymous with New Year’s Eve when thousands of people crowd the square for the ball drop, an event watched by millions around the globe on TV. Close by Broadway is the epicentre of theatre within the US and is another major draw for any New York sightseer.

4) Rockefeller Centre

The Rockefeller Centre is home to certainly one of The Big Apples most iconic sights over Christmas - the towering Rockefeller Christmas tree which seems to be out over the centre’s seasonal ice rink. Even outside of the festive interval, it’s home to a dizzying array of shops in addition to Top of the Rock - the centre’s observation deck (pictured).

5) Yankee Stadium

Home to the worlds more well-known New York Yankees baseball team, the Yankee Stadium is home in The Bronx. Excursions of one of the USA's most well-known sporting arenas are available all year long, with live games hosted between March and September.

6) Staten Island Ferry

Staten Island is just a brief drive across the river from Brooklyn, and plenty of vacationers select to take the 25 minute ferry across in order to photograph the Lower Manhattan backdrop and the Statue of Liberty. The ferry additionally takes in a lot of New York’s other famous landmarks from the water.

7) Fifth Avenue

Famous names like Sachs Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales and Macy's dotted along Fifth Avenue are good for indulging in some weekend break retail therapy. It is an idea paying them a visit over the festive interval simply to see the superb window displays within the run up to Christmas.

8) Williamsburg

Uber-cool Williamsburg is very much an advert for brand new, gentrified Brooklyn and is hipster central. Unsurprisingly for an region full of inventive types, there's a thriving arts and music scene right here with an amazing collection of cafes, live music venues, classic wears boutiques and restaurants.

9) Central Park

Famous Central Park is a must visit no matter when you go to New York. The park is arguably at its most stunning in winter beneath a layer of snow. In autumn, the turning leaves create an exquisite backdrop and in the summer months the park is perfect for finding a spot of shade and taking some time out from the busy streets of Manhattan.

10) Statue of Liberty

After all no trip to New York can be complete with out seeing Lady Liberty looking over New York from Liberty Island, a small island in the Hudson River accessible by ferry tour. Ferry trips to the island depart throughout the day and may be combined with a trip to the 9-11 memorial at Ground Zero.

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