New York Attractions Archives
Visiting the American Museum of Natural History
The days of the American Museum of Natural History date back to the troublesome era of eugenics and questionable racial theories. Allegedly one of the Congolese Africans brought to the USA was once ensconced here in a cage with animals. These days such a thing would be unthinkable. The centre was founded in 1868 as [ Continue Reading ]
Try the Central Park in New York
Hollywood has made the Central Park area one of its prime focuses when presenting New York City. It is comprised of about eight hundred and forty three acres of pathways. There are plenty of open spaces and lakes for your enjoyment. You can get away from the notoriously busy schedule that is part of New [ Continue Reading ]
The Charms of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a major contributor to the cultural life of the people living in New York City. It has cemented its place as one of the most popular attractions in the area. There have been estimates which indicate that about 5 million people visit on an annual basis. There special exhibits [ Continue Reading ]
The Museum of Modern Art
If you are interested in modern art, then MoMA will be one of your best locations in New York. The Museum of Modern Art offers unparalleled views of the world of cutting edge art. Ironically it was founded over seventy years ago in 1929. It was the pioneer museum that was dedicated to contemporary art. [ Continue Reading ]
The Statue of Liberty in New York
The “land of the free” has a real monument to its principles. The Statue of Liberty has been broadcasted across the world in almost all programs that concern the United State of America. Ironically it was a gift from the much maligned French to the people of USA in a gesture of international relationships during [ Continue Reading ]
The Grand Central Station in New York
You might not find anything remotely interesting about a station but the Grand Central Station is one of the great attractions that you can visit when in New York. In fact you might be surprised to note that the real name is the Grand Central Terminal. It is a Beaux Arts building the graces the [ Continue Reading ]
The Rockefeller Center in New York
The Rockefeller Center reminds visitors of that great billionaire who was once capable of giving everyone in the world a dollar. The complex was built during the Great Depression and was a source of work for the local communities. It is set in the art deco age with art work being a key feature. The [ Continue Reading ]
The Ellis Island Immigration Museum
One of the great monuments of New York City is the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. A ferry trip is required to access the monuments and you should be prepared for some long queues. The United States of America is perhaps one of the few truly immigrant nations in the world. Almost the entire history of [ Continue Reading ]
The Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry is one of the impressive transport networks in New York City. It serves commuters that are travelling between Lower Manhattan and Staten Island. You can see the working waterfront on the way as well as the ever popular Statue of Liberty. There are free rides across the New York Harbor that [ Continue Reading ]
Visiting the Empire State Building in New York
If you every have a very short list of places to visit New York, then the Empire State Building has to come at the very top of that list. One of the tallest buildings in the entire universe, this is a monumental tribute to American industry and design. The structure was celebrated in a glorious [ Continue Reading ]