Wonderful Sightseeing in New York Tours

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New York Tour brings variety of beautiful places to visit in the New York City. This big apple city is jam-packed with huge historical buildings and living, respiration lifestyle. From inner city state parks to high-class art galleries and shows, a tour of the city that never sleeps can show you things you've never seen before.

Bronx Zoo

Hailed as one of the city's best attractions, the Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan animal park in the United States. Currently, it is home to more than 4,000 animals, and it rests on 265 acres of land. The zoo was first opened in 1899 when Fordham University sold New York City the land for a cost of only $1, as long as it was guaranteed that the land would be used for a zoo and for gardens. In its opening year, the Bronx Zoo housed only 843 animals in various exhibits. Today, the zoo features a wide variety of exciting and exotic exhibits. One of the best is Jungle World, an indoor re-creation of an Asian rainforest. Another favorite with zoo visitors is the Monorail, a narrated high-ride that takes you above the free-roaming tigers, elephants, and other animals (open from April to October only). The Bronx Zoo also features camel rides, Butterfly Garden, and the Zucker Bug Carousel. The Children's Zoo, located within the grounds, is also available from April until October.

Empire State Building

Arguably one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the Empire State Building is New York City's most popular features. Standing at a remarkable 1,472 feet, the building offers visitors the best views of the city. The Empire State Building was constructed and designed by William Lamb of the Shreve, Lamb & Harmon firm. During its construction, it was at the center of a battle between Walter Chrysler (Chrysler Building) and John Jakob Raskob (of General Motors) to see who could build the tallest building. Though both buildings were completed before the Empire State Building, the Chrysler and the GM buildings only held the title of worlds tallest very briefly. Since its completion in May 1931 up until the 1972 when the World Trade Center was finished, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world. However, after the destruction of the WTC in 2001, the Empire State Building was once again the tallest building in New York and the 9th tallest in the world. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

The Brooklyn Bridge

Located in lower Manhattan, the historic Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Stretching over the East River, it connects the Brooklyn borough (western end of Long Island) with Manhattan. Upon its completion in 1883, it was the longest bridge in the world at the time. Additionally, it was the first steel-wire suspension bridge and the first bridge to connect to Long Island. Though it was originally dubbed the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, it was officially named the Brooklyn Bridge by the city government in 1915. Since its inception, the Brooklyn Bridge has been an iconic staple in the New York City skyline. The bridge was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Enjoy walking across the bridge (which takes 20 to 40 minutes each way), taking in the breathtaking views of the city. Benches are set along the way if you need a break or simply want to sit and take it all in.

Wall Street Bull

The Wall Street Bull, also known as the Charging Bull or the Bowling Green Bull, is a bronze sculpture made by Arturo Di Modica and is located in Bowling Green Park near Wall Street in New York City. The bull, weighing in over 7000 pounds, is a symbol of financial prosperity with an aggressive touch. It's one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Financial District and one of the most photographed artwork in New York City. The bull wasn't cheap to make and allegedly Di Modica spent over $360,000 to construct it. The bull also depicts the bull market in the business cycle, but can date back to the Bible as a statue of a bull was mentioned in the story of the golden calf. The bull has become a symbol of the Financial District in itself and is often used in TV and news media as an opening or ending picture to an optimistic financial story.