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New York City is known to be the city where dreams come true, with its job opportunities loitering in every corner of the concrete jungle and sights that are simply breathtaking. And probably the best image of the city, known to most people from movies, postcards or books, is New York at night when the entire town is brightly lit and more alive than ever. New York City is truly one of the most famous and well developed cities in the world, home to many tall buildings and best shopping experience for men, women and children. Complete with beautiful attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square, Ellis Island, Metropolitan Museum and many others, tourist will have the time of their life visiting this city.
The city is best known for its landmark tall impressive buildings. One of the most famous buildings is The Empire State Building standing at 1,250 feet tall, and this building is known to be the tallest in the city since the 9/11 tragedy. Some people remember this building as the signature spot during the final moments of the King Kong movie.
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The truth is that whatever you heard about New York City, believe it - because the city is all that and more. It's loud and fast and pulsing with energy, but also peaceful and relaxing and generous. It's all about knowing where, and how, to look at its gifts. From the middle of Times Square, to the most obscure corner of Central Park, you'll find extremes. From Brooklyn's Russian enclave in Brighton Beach to the mini South America in Queens, probably each and every country, ethnicity and culture has a few representatives in New York City. And this melting pot makes the city great and an awesome place for any tourist visiting or immigrant trying to fit in.
Besides buildings, another major tourist attraction in The Big Apple is of course the Central Park, located right in the heart of the city. Central Park is one of the city's signature attractions, featured numerous times in movies, television series and books. It is the biggest park in New York City and it's home to thousands of visitors every year.
Shopping is a must in New York City and the best places to visit are Fifth and Madison Avenues. Men and women can indulge themselves in places like Macy's, Bloomingdales and Saks, while children are sure to be entertained in FAO Schwarz.
New York serves as one of the best places for performing arts in the world so when visiting New York City you most definitely should catch a Broadway show. It's an experience like no other, even though it may not be exactly cheap.
Ellis Island offers tourists a short view of why America became the place for immigrants to take shelter to for the past 200 over years. The island re-opened in 1990 and is the place where memories and heritage of 100 million Americans are stored. Close to Ellis Island you can visit the Statue of Liberty, a must-see sight and attraction. Standing tall in the Liberty Island at 151 feet, the Statue of Liberty has become New York's number one attraction since 1886. The famous statue symbolizes freedom and was a gift from France. Even though it legally belongs to the state of New Jersey, it became a signature for New York due to it's proximity to downtown.
This self-proclaimed 'Capital of the World' puts its money where the mouth is. Eight million New Yorkers pack themselves into the city limits, and each one can tell you exactly why theirs is the greatest city on earth. This is the place where the legendary Yankees hold court, the lights of Broadway never dim, and every street corner promises a hot-dog and a pretzel.
You will love your trip to New York City and staying here doesn't have to be expensive. There are hotels for all budgets, inns and even bed and breakfasts. A lot of home owners rent their houses out for short or longer terms. Simply look it up and you can find very affordable vacation rentals in New York City or its surrounding areas. It doesn't really matter where you will be staying though - you will not spend a lot of time indoors!
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