New York City Attractions
The Greater New York City area is full of unique attractions for
all ages.
Below is a list of some suggested attractions and things to do
in the New York City Metropolitan Area. If you would like to browse
a calendar of New York City-area events, we recommend that you
have a look at the New York City Events Link in the left margin.
 Statue of Liberty
National Monument
Lower Manhattan. Measuring 151 feet on a 154-foot pedestal, Lady
Liberty is the tallest statue of modern times. France presented
the statue to the U.S. in 1884, commemorating the alliance of the
two countries during the American Revolution. It features the American
Museum of Immigration. Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island. (212)
363-3200.
Central Park
Midtown Manhattan. Sprawling natural sanctuary in the heart of Manhattan.
New Yorker's favorite playground and picnic grounds. The park also
houses a zoo, lakes, boathouse, sports facilities and entertainment
venues.
Greenwich Village
Lower Manhattan. The focal point of New York's artistic and literary
life. A very popular visitors attraction with a lively street life
in and around historic Washington Square.
New York Stock Exchange
Lower Manhattan. Features a visitor's gallery and self-guided tours.
A tree that stands on the outside, symbolizes the buttonwood tree
where traders once gathered to exchange stocks. 20 Broad Street.
(212) 656-3000.
Rockefeller Center
Midtown Manhattan. 24-acres of underground shops and restaurants.
Fifth Avenue to Avenue of the Americas, and 48th to 51st streets.
Phone: (212) 698-2950.
Empire State Building
Midtown Manhattan. One of the world's tallest office buildings (1,454
feet tall). Built in 1931, in Art Deco style, has 2 million square
feet of office space. Observation tower on the 102nd floor. 350
Fifth Avenue at 34th Street. (212) 736-3100.
Chinatown
Lower Manhattan. Chinese restaurants and shops. Includes Mott, Pell
and Doyers streets.
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