World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube New york Travel Guide, Tourism http://bit.ly/1702vcq NYC & Company - Convention and Visitors Bureau Central Park ============== A magnificent city sanctuary situated in the centre of Manhattan. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, it opened in 1876 and now offers numerous recreational and cultural outlets. The Belvedere Castle (a stone castle built on Vista Rock in the middle of the park at the 79th Street Transverse) offers excellent views, while the Shakespeare Garden, just west of the castle, contains flowers and herbs mentioned in the Bard's plays. The Central Park Conservancy offers various free walking tours. There is also a theatre and sports facilities in addition to the celebrated Central Park Zoo. Opening Times: Daily 24 hours (park); daily 1000-1630 (visitor centre). Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: From 59th Street to 110th Street, New York, United States Empire State Building ================== Immortalised by Hollywood cinema, this stunning skyscraper is one of New York's most recognized buildings. Completed in 1931, the 102-storey Empire State Building is a wonderful example of art deco architecture and the observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors offer magical views of the city; the 86th floor deck is open air. Each night, the top 31 storeys are illuminated with colours that reflect a holiday, a special event or pays homage to a particular organization. The New York Skyride, on the second floor, features a video and a motion-simulator ride around NYC's attractions. Opening Times: Daily 0800-0200. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 350 Fifth Avenue at East 34th Street, New York, United States Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) ================================ Founded by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, John D Rockefeller II's wife, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), houses the most important modern art collection in the USA, covering a variety of media from the late 19th and 20th centuries, with impressive touring exhibitions. Some of the most prominent features include a lobby that connects 53rd and 54th streets; an atrium that soars 33.5m (110ft) above street level; and innovative glass curtain walls that provide views of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden and the vibrant midtown surroundings. Opening Times: Sat-Thurs 1030-1730, Fri 1030-2000. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 11 West 53rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, New York, United States National September 11 Memorial and Museum ==================================================== One of New York's most evocative memorials opened on 11 September 2011, 10 years after the terrorist attack that destroyed the World Trade Center and claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Names of everyone killed that day surround two bronze reflecting pools set inside the footprints of the twin towers. A museum dedicated to the events surrounding September 11 is scheduled to open in 2013. Visitor passes to the memorial, for a specific date and time, can be reserved on the website. Passes for same-day visits are also available on a first-come, first-served basis at the memorial. The building is close to the new, striking 541m-high (1,776ft) One World Trade Center, the city's tallest building. Opening Times: 1000-2000. Admission Fees: No Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 1 Albany Street, New York, United States Statue of Liberty ============== The ultimate symbol of the American Dream, Lady Liberty, standing majestically over New York Harbor, is probably the most famous landmark in America. The people of France donated the statue in 1886, to commemorate the alliance during the American Revolution. It was the first sight of the New World to be seen by the 12 million immigrants who passed through Ellis Island in the early and mid 20th century. Limited tickets to visit the crown are available by advance reservation. Park rangers give guided tours. Unfortunately, Liberty Island will be inaccessible during October 2013's US shutdown. Opening Times: Check the website for the latest times. Admission Fees: No (but there are admission fees for the ferry). Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: Yes Address: Liberty Island, New York Harbour, United States

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