Popular attractions in New York

The Empire State Building is one of the most famous buildings in the world, and for a long time held the record of being the tallest building in the world, with a height of over quarter of a mile. The Observatory, which is located 320 metres above street level, offers stunning panoramic views of the Big Apple.

The Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbour, was a gift of friendship from France to the United States, and is widely thought of as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The island can be reached by ferry, and the trip also usually takes in the neighbouring Ellis Island.

If you like neon signs and bright electric billboards, you will absolutely love Times Square, also known as The Crossroads of the World. Here, in the heart of Broadway, you can find a massive Toys R Us store, the MTV building, and the ABC TV studios.

The UN headquarters at the United Nations Building in New York is one of the citys more popular attractions, with thousands of visitors every week. Guided tours can be taken seven days a week from nine thirty to four forty five, except in January and February when they are only available on weekdays.

Madame Tussauds New York is home to a stunning collection of amazingly lifelike wax likenesses of famous celebrities such as Madonna, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez and Michael Jackson. The last tickets are sold at 8pm Mon to Thurs and 10pm Fri to Sun.

If you would like to know more about American military history, you should head along to the Intrepid Air and Sea museum, a giant ex navy vessel with an illustrious history that is moored on the banks of Manhattans Hudson River. Here, you can find a whole host of exciting and informative exhibits and events.

New Yorks Rockefeller Center is one of the most famous shopping malls in the world, with an ice rink, the NBC television studios, hundreds of shops and restaurants, several entertainment venues, and a legendary yuletide display that includes an enormous Christmas tree and a cornucopia of festive decorations and lights.

As well as hosting the city of New Yorks most famous sporting teams, Madison Square Garden has also played host to some legendary concerts over the years by the likes of Simon and Garfunkel and Neil Diamond. Whether you fancy catching a concert, watching the game, or taking an all access tour, you will not be disappointed with your visit to the most famous stadium on the Eastern Seaboard.

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This guide to tourist attractions in New York was written by DRUSILLA LUACES . For cheap flights to New York, visit the Flight Centre website.

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