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New York City, New York - Things to See and Do

What to see and do in New York City, New York

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New York City (NYC) is known for it's world's most famous landmarks

New York City (NYC) is the most populous city in the United States, with over 8 million people living within its boundaries. The first visit into New York Harbor by a European was in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazzano and he claimed the area for France. Henry Hudson later claimed the region for the Dutch East India Company in 1609. In 1625, construction was started in lower Manhattan on a Fort Amsterdam and the area was named New Amsterdam. In 1664, English troops captured the city and renamed it New York.

We have visited New York City many times between 7/4/2005 and 12/05/2018.

New York City is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Each borough has its own distinct character, and together they make up one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the world.

New York City is a global center for finance, media, art, fashion, and entertainment. It is home to some of the world's most famous landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. The city is also famous for its vibrant cultural scene, with world-class museums, theaters, galleries, and music venues. Some of the city's most famous cultural institutions include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Broadway theater district, and Carnegie Hall.

Overall, New York City is a fascinating and exciting place to visit or live in, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and innovation that is hard to find anywhere else in the world.

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Pictures from New York City

Time Square.

Time Square.

Carriage in Central Park.

Carriage in Central Park.

Downtown NYC.

Downtown NYC.

NYC subway.

Riding the subway.

St Patrick's Cathaderal.

St Patrick's Cathaderal.

Macy's department store.

Macy's department store.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

Bridge in Central Park.

Bridge in Central Park.

Rockettes.

Rockettes at Macy's.

Empire State building.

Empire State building.

Bull of Wall Street.

The Bull of Wall Street.

World Trade Center site.

World Trade Center site before reconstruction.

Statue of Liberty.

Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island ferry.

Yankee Stadium.

The old Yankee Stadium.

Tavern on the Green.

Tavern on the Green in Central Park.

Bethesda Terrace and Fountain.

Bethesda Terrace and Fountain in Central Park.

View of Central Park.

View of Central Park from one of the hotels.

View of Manhattan at night.

View of Manhattan at night from the air. Central park is in the center. The bright lights above it is Time Square. The Empire State building and the new World Trade Center are also visible in the picture.