New York City

Brooklyn Bridge

 New York City is also known as the Gateway for Immigration since long.It is geographically the largest city in the state and the most populous one in the US.The city and the state have been named after the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart who went on to become James II and VII of England and Scotland.
New York City is divided into five boroughs namely, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queen’s and the Staten Island.All the five boroughs house some of the most popular and cherished landmarks in the world.All these places attract a huge number of visitors both from within the country as well as from other parts of the globe.New York is one of the most sought after tourist destination and people from all fields of expertise like to visit this place.

Central Park





Maine Monument at Columbus Circle

















The list of tourist destinations in the New York can be a long one.But the few which are most prominently visited by the people and which are a must see once you visit the city can be as follows:
Empire State Building: The Empire State Building is one of the most prestigious monuments built in the country.The building celebrated its 75 years in 2006 and has been a prominent landmark in the region.The signature white lights of the ESB are the reflection of celebration, remembrance and tribute.The ESB is struck by lightning about 100 times each year. One can see the entire city, rivers, the Central Park and long stretches of land.


Museum of the City of New York



Statue of Liberty: The Statue of Liberty symbolizes the American spirit of Freedom and the opportunities for people who have come to this land.It was gifted by France to the USA as a token of appreciation and friendship after the French Revolution.It was made by Gustav Eiffel and had come in 350 pieces when it was shipped to America.It took almost four months to assemble the statue and it was completed on October 28, 1886.This Lady is a major draw for most of the tourists visiting the city and is awe-inspired when they actually see it.

Statue of Liberty

Rockefeller Center: The Rockefeller Center Complex was conceptualized by John D.Rockefeller Junior in the early 1929 in the hope of reviving the area.It was the time of the Great Depression.Yet the construction of the building went on, providing the much needed employment to a large number of people. This commercial complex houses 19 buildings and is a sight worth seeing.It depicts the architecture and art of that era and is also known for its numerous shopping and dining venues

Ellis Island Immigration Museum: The Ellis Island Immigration museum is located in the New York Harbor and takes you back to the times when it was the gateway to the American dream of better life.Between 1892 and 1954, approximately 12 million people have been processed on the Ellis Island.The medical and legal check up of the immigrants, who entered the United States through the port of New York, was done here.
Central Park: One of the best retreats in the world is these 843 acres of landscaped area.It has offered the New Yorkers a respite from the hum drum of the bustling city for the last 150 years.It plays an important role in the daily life of the city residents by providing pathways, lakes and open spaces for people of all ages.The Central Park is the brainchild of Fredrick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux who conceptualized during the contest organized by the Central Park Commission.When the Central Park was first opened in the winters of 1859, it was the first of its kind as in it was the only artificially landscaped park in the entire country.

Sherman Monument, Grand Army Plaza

Ellis Island Immigration Museum: The Ellis Island Immigration museum is located in the New York Harbor and takes you back to the times when it was the gateway to the American dream of better life.Between 1892 and 1954, approximately 12 million people have been processed on the Ellis Island.The medical and legal check up of the immigrants, who entered the United States through the port of New York, was done here.
Central Park: One of the best retreats in the world is these 843 acres of landscaped area.It has offered the New Yorkers a respite from the hum drum of the bustling city for the last 150 years.It plays an important role in the daily life of the city residents by providing pathways, lakes and open spaces for people of all ages.The Central Park is the brainchild of Fredrick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux who conceptualized during the contest organized by the Central Park Commission.When the Central Park was first opened in the winters of 1859, it was the first of its kind as in it was the only artificially landscaped park in the entire country.

Author: David H. Urmann