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Central Park
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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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