Times Square

Times Square is an iconic landmark in New York City – the place of the annual New Year’s ball drop, home of the Naked Cowboy, and the place to find some of the best designer fashion and fine dining. A trip to New York is incomplete without a stop in Times Square. Day or night, […]

World Trade Center Memorial

Where two pillars of American commerce once stood is now a sombering place to reflect on the lives lost during the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The 9/11 Memorial honors the 2,983 people who were killed in the horrific attacks. The memorial design centers around two reflecting pools formed in the shadow of what used […]

South Street Seaport

The South Street Seaport is a historic corridor of New York City located in the shadows of the Financial District on the south end of Manhattan. It’s packed with a collection of specialty food stalls, unique shops to suit a range of tastes, and improved community space. It is also home to America’s National Maritime […]

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is one of New York’s most moving monuments, as it represented the first glimpse of America for the millions of people who immigrated to the New World from Europe. The statue was a gift from France in 1886 to commemorate our independence. Today, visitors can take a ferry ride across the […]

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center, named after the first American millionaire, John D. Rockefeller, is a plaza comprised of 19 commercial buildings, many of which are rooted in the entertainment industry. Radio City Music Hall is a world famous event venue, and the GE Building is home to the set of Saturday Night Live. The plaza and building […]

Jones Beach State Park

Jones Beach State Park encompasses 6.5 miles of beautiful white-sanded Long Island shoreline. Although the beach bustles with nearly eight million visitors each year, it provides a refreshing break from the hectic pace of life of the metropolitan areas of the city. Jones Beach offers many activities to those who visit the park, like swimming, […]

Prospect Park

With more than 10 million visitors every year, the 585-acre Prospect Park is an impressive landmark located in the heart of Brooklyn. The park was designed and created by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the same duo who is responsible for Central Park in Manhattan. The park features the 90-acre Long Meadow, 60-acre lake, […]

Empire State Building

Perhaps the most famous building in all of New York City, the Empire State Building is an enduring symbol of the city’s impressive engineering. The Empire State Building’s Observatory is the highlight of New York’s skyline, reaching 1,250 feet above the city. Experience stunning views of the city and beyond from the top of one […]

Coney Island

Coney Island is a New York City neighborhood famous for its boardwalk amusement park that features more than 50 rides and attractions. The park includes everything from a roller coasters and ferris wheel to a carousel and an expansive arcade of fair games. Coney Island’s amusement park operates seasonally, roughly between Easter and Halloween. The […]

Central Park

Manhattan’s Central Park is the most visited park in the United States and is one of the nation’s largest at 843 acres. This testament to foresight in urban planning was designed by famous American Landscape Architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The park has many activities such as boating on the lake, carriage horse rides, rock climbing, […]

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge crosses high over the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn, and is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Take a drive across the bridge toll-free for sweeping views of the city, or opt for a walk or bike ride which gives visitors the most time to take it […]

Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall, located in midtown Manhattan, was opened through the philanthropic work of Andrew Carnegie in 1891, and continues to be one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world today. The hall aims to use its three stages to provide powerful music and extraordinary musicians to the largest possible audience. The three halls […]