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ABOUT
NEW YORK
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The Empire State boasts a variety of fascinating stops, including the
northwestern cities Cooperstown, Schenectady and Albany, the state capital;
the western lakeside cities, Buffalo and Rochester; and south central
cities, Utica and Binghamton. West Point is an integral town on the Hudson
River as well as home to the historically vital military academy that shares
its name
The
mountain ranges of the Catskills and Adirondacks, numerous natural and lake
regions, and the impressive Niagara Falls give New York
state a physical beauty.
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ATTRACTIONS
IN NEW YORK
SIGHTSEEING
IN NEW YORK?
NEW YORK
features
numerous area attractions that will satisfy your
desire to discover and learn with just about
anything you desire. New York
is one of the great cities in the world...and its sights are worth the trip.
New York City is very rich in international
culture and is reflected in the many ethnic restaurants. Seafood, steak,
Caribbean, Cuban, international, new world, French, Italian, Asian,
American, fusion, casual and fine dining are found on just about every
corner. A culinary hot spot with exotic
ingredients and enticing flavors. Cuisine that spans the culinary spectrum.
And don't forget to taste the New York style pizza..
NEW YORK CITY
ATTRACTIONS
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
Statue of Liberty, NYC
New York Harbor,
New York, NY 10004 · 212-269-5755
A one-loop boat trip takes visitors to Liberty Island and then Ellis Island
for visits to one or both sites. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the
people of France, is a must-see for anyone visiting the Big Apple! But
seeing it with ease from, say, the Staten Island Ferry, may be sufficient.
Waits of two to four hours, much of it in sun and heat, are common in
summer.
Times Square, NYC
Brooklyn Bridge, NYC
SOUTH STREET
SEAPORT-BROOKLYN
Spanning from the South Street Seaport to
Brooklyn Heights, the famous Brooklyn Bridge has ushered New Yorkers across
the East River since 1883. A must for any visitor to the Big Apple is to
take the 30-plus minute, 3,455-foot walk across the bridge. The view you get
of Manhattan is incredible, and it's easy to understand why decades of poets
and painters have been fascinated by it. The great Walt Whitman even
described the view from the bridge as the "most effective medicine my soul
has yet partaken." TRAIN: A, C to High St; N, R to City Hall
Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls
Chrysler Building, MIDTOWN
405
Lexington Ave, between 42nd and 43rd Sts, New York, NY 10174 · 212-682-3070
MIDTOWN. This art deco masterpiece briefly held
the title of world’s tallest building for some few months before the
completion of the Empire State Building in 1931. It was originally built for
the automotive icon’s corporate offices, and today it still contains
decorative pieces in automotive fashion, including eagle heads and hood
ornament wings. Except for the glorious shiny steel needle crowning the
structure, some would characterize the exterior of the building as simple.
Yet, one step inside the lobby assures you a wonderful treat. Beautiful
marble work, elevator doors displaying rare wood marquetry and chrome stair
banisters make this 77-story, 1,048-foot building a beauty all its own. A
mixture of city history and the building’s magnificence keep this a beloved
treasure.
Empire State Building, NYC
350 Fifth Ave, at
34th St, New York, NY 10118 · 212-736-3100
One
of the world’s most famous skyscrapers is easily recognized by its strong,
slender ascent into the NY sky. The building opened in 1931 at a cost of $41
million after about a year of construction, making it the fastest
development of any major skyscraper (4.5 stories per week). At 1,450 feet
and currently the seventh tallest building in the world, this landmark soars
more than a quarter mile into the Manhattan atmosphere. Observation decks
are on the 86th and 102nd floors. The lower deck is probably the better spot
for the best views. On clear days, there can be an amazing 80-mile
visibility. The upper deck is good too, just smaller and glassed in.
Mornings are less crowded, yet the views at night can be magical. You can
bank, shop, send a postcard or have a cup of coffee – all within the
building. Also available is a virtual trip around the city on the New York
Skyride, an exciting thrill-ride simulated helicopter experience. In the
lobby, special concerts and art exhibits are offered at various times
throughout the year. If you are observing the Empire from another building,
you may notice on occasion that the top 30 stories are illuminated by
colored lights. Since 1976, varying color combinations have served as a New
York City-style Empire celebration of different holidays.
Central Park, NYC
St. Patrick's Cathedral, NYC
460 Madison Ave,
between Fifth and Madison Aves, New York, NY · 212-753-2261
MIDTOWN. Serving as New York's seat of the archbishop, this gothic-style
building has distinct American features while maintaining a European feel in
the heart of Midtown Manhattan. New York architect James Renwick, also known
for designing "The Castle" (the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC),
completed work on the church in 1879. Renwick also designed the New York
Public Library and the former façade of the New York Stock Exchange. The
largest church in New York, St. Patrick's seats over 2,000.
Grand Central Terminal, NYC
Radio City Music Hall, NYC
1260 6th Ave, at
50th St, New York, NY 10020-1797 · 212-307-1000
MIDTOWN. Host to some of the top performers of
all time, Radio City Music Hall was built in 1932 with the slogan, "The
Showplace of the Nation." Radio City was the brainchild of theatrical
impresario "Roxy" Rothafel. Saved from demolition in the 1970s, the building
was given landmark status in 1978. Walking tours give visitors the chance to
see the gold-leaf ceilings, 30-foot chandeliers, decorative carpeting and
the backstage area with a historic costume shop. The highlight of the tour
is a meeting with a Rockette, one of the world-renowned high-stepping
dancers who have graced the stage since its inception. TRAIN: E, F to Fifth
Ave
Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake
Yankee
Stadium
161st
Street and River Ave, New York, NY 10451 · 718-579-4531
BRONX. The Empire State Building. Central Park.
The Statue of Liberty. Yankee Stadium. Few sights define the Big Apple as
well as these. The historic "House that Ruth Built," which dates from the
Roaring '20s, has been the stage for some of the game's greatest performers
and singular events: Lou Gehrig's famous retirement speech and the on-field
exploits the Babe, Joe DiMaggio and M & M Boys, Mr. October and the heroes
of today.
ROCHESTER ATTRACTIONS
Mount
Hope Cemetery
791
Mount Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620 · 585-473-2755
This Victorian
cemetery was established in 1837 and consists of more than 200 acres,
allowing room for present-day burials. Far from morbid, the detailed
landscape makes this a site for Memorial Day festivities and picnics. The
burial site of Susan B. Anthony, members of Buffalo Bill Cody's family,
Frederick Douglass, Civil War General E. G. Marshall, Colonel Nathaniel
Rochester (the city's founder), members of the Bausch and Lomb families,
literary icon Elizabeth Hollister Frost, and Rochester's first mayor
Jonathan Child.
Albany
Heritage Area Visitors Center, Albany, NY
Staffed information center, history gallery,
orientation films, planetarium, gift shop, special events, seasonal trolley
tours and self-guided walking tours.
Berkshire Bird Paradise, Petersburg, NY
800/349-7150
Large bird
sanctuary featuring over 2,000 birds of over 150 species.
Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
Located in
an historic trolley station which also served as a mineral water "drink
hall" in the 1940s. Provides general information, exhibits, orientation
video. YR self guided walking tours & Narrated walking tours in the summer.
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