Lookout, Statue

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of New York, and of America as a whole. The neoclassical copper statue commemorates the friendship and aid that France extended to American settlers in 1776 in their fight for independence from Great Britain. The Symbol of Liberty has stood on Liberty Island below Manhattan since 1886 and is now one of the world's most sought-after tourist attractions. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www…

Park, For kids

The most famous urban park in the world is located in the upper half of Manhattan from 59th to 110th. Street and is a green paradise in the midst of a skyscraper development that has been a National Historic Landmark since 1963. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-central-park] Although it ranks as the 5th largest park within New York City in terms of size,…

Lookout

The One Vanderbilt skyscraper is the 4th tallest building in New York City. The total height including the antenna is 427 metres, with the roof of the top 73rd floor at 397 metres above the ground. This high-rise building is extremely popular among tourists due to the very original multi-storey SUMMIT One Vanderbilt observation deck. Here you will experience a unique environment full of mirrors and be transported back to your childhood in a…

Lookout, Museum

You can't miss the Rockefeller Center, it is literally a must-stop every time you visit. It is not just one tourist attraction, but several. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-rock] Rockefeller Center is the beating cultural heart of New York City and also an architecturally exceptional complex spread over almost 25 acres, with all the buildings professing a unified…

Skyscraper, Lookout

An elegant beauty towering over Manhattan, tasteful and dominating, confident and attracting the attention of visitors to the city for decades. We are talking about the Empire State Building, one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world. The Empire State Building consists of 103 floors and its sublime art deco architectural style is so typical of New York. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.en-gb…

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or The MET for short, as you may often hear among New Yorkers, has been located on the eastern edge of Central Park since 1870. It exhibits world-renowned works by the greatest artists, and 7 million tourists pass through the gates of the Metropolitan Museum of Art each year. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-met] With over 190…

Square

Times Square could be described as a simple intersection of Broadway and 7th Street. Avenue with lots of illuminated advertisements and the headquarters of the largest companies in the world. Today, thanks to its uniqueness and its own circle of life, Times Square is a New York icon and definitely one of the top 10 tourist stops on your New York City tour. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.en…

Lookout, Modern Building

The Vessel is a work of art and a 46-metre-high structure standing in the Hudson Yards area below the skyscraper with the famous view of The Edge. Immediately after opening in 2017, the Vessel became a popular tourist attraction and one of the most photographed places in New York City. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-vessel] Our tips and recommendations: …

Street, Theatre

Broadway is one of the oldest and longest streets in New York City. It dates back to the days of New Amsterdam and stretches from the very southern tip of Manhattan to the Bronx and on into Westchester County. Its total length is an impressive 53 miles , and it is one of the few New York streets that breaks the city's exact rectangular street grid, but runs irregularly diagonally through the city. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City"…

Monument

The term "Ground zero" was primarily used in English for the site of an atomic bomb explosion. However, after the tragic terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001 on New York's Twin Towers, the skyscrapers of the World Trade Center, it became the name of the area of Lower Manhattan where the attacks occurred. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-ground-0] The original…

Bridge, Lookout

If you had to name a single bridge that connects Manhattan to its surroundings, it would be the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in 1883. The Brooklyn Bridge is definitely one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and the most historically significant within New York City. [btn "Top hotels with a view of New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-bb] The Brooklyn Bridge is also the world's…

Skyscraper, Lookout

One World Trade Center (abbreviated as One WTC, 1 WTC or 1 World Trade Center) is the tallest building in New York City and was built just a few meters from the former Twin Towers destroyed by the 9/11 terrorist attack. Like the Twin Towers, the height of One WTC has completely dominated the Manhattan skyline and has become a new symbol of New York City. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs…

Lookout, Skyscraper, Restaurant

The 30 Hudson Yard skyscraper, informally known as "The Edge", became a popular tourist attraction immediately after its completion in 2019. Its outdoor Edge Observation Deck is currently one of the top-rated observation decks in New York City. It was opened to the public in 2020. The Edge is currently the 6th tallest skyscraper in New York City. Our tips and recommendations: Book tickets in advance for the lowest price Expect higher…

City Quarter, Lookout

Dumbo is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, located between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. The name is an acronym of the words Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. [btn "Hotels with a view of New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-dumbo] The borough is famous for one of the most iconic views of the Manhattan Bridge. The area has become one of the premier arts and leisure…

Park, Lookout

The park under the Brooklyn Bridge is one of my favourite places in New York - I love the view and it's one of the best views of Downtown Manhattan and the Financial District. [btn "Hotels with a view of New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-bb-park] The park covers 34 acres and has a beautiful pedestrian promenade right along the East River as well as large grassy areas perfect for picnics. Our…

Park

The High Line public park is built on a former railway line above ground level. It is located between Gansevoort Street and West 34th Street and between 10th and 12th Streets. Avenue. It was established in 2009 as part of the Western Manhattan Revitalization Project and serves as a model for many similar areas around the world - for example, Chicago's Bloomingdale Trail [btn "Top hotels with views of New York City" https://www.booking.com/city…

Shopping class

Fifth, or Fifth, if you will, Avenue. A concept every traveler knows and a place not to be missed. Over 10 km long, the avenue stretching across Manhattan ranks at the top of the most famous streets in the world and is one of the symbols of New York. [btn "Top 10 luxury hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-5avenue] Fifth Avenue divides Manhattan into a western and eastern…

Station, Bar

The train station with the largest number of platforms in the world (44) should not be missed. Its architectural design is majestic and the interior spaces will surely captivate you. [btn "Find cheap hotels in Manhattan" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-grand-central] Gran Central Terminal is so architecturally interesting that it is the 4th most photographed place in all of New York City. Over 23…

Restaurant

One of my favorite places in New York is in the The Landmarkthe 10th-floor flagship store of the famous Tiffany & Co. jewelry store. [btn "Top 10 hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-blue-box] This cafe and restaurant with a charming atmosphere evokes not only the plot of the famous movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, but more importantly offers a great dining experience. [imageFill 208911…

Museum

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a famous military, naval and, to a lesser extent, space museum that is one of the best and largest in its category in the world. In good conscience, we can recommend a visit even to those who have no interest in military and technology. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-intrepid] In fact, the museum itself is for the most…

Street, Historic building

The rather unassuming Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, leading east from Broadway, is in fact the place where the course of the world's markets and economy is set. It is here that several of the stock exchange houses that have set the course of the world's financial markets for centuries are based. [btn "Find cheap hotels in Manhattan" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-wall-st] Stroll down the 600-metre…

Museum

Ellis Island, located near Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty, is one of the most important historical sites in New York City and a visit should not be missed. [btn "Find the cheapest hotel in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-ellis] It was at this spot that the main immigration station was located, through which all the foreign passengers arriving in New York to live their…

Library

The New York Public Library (NYPL) is one of the world's most important public libraries, holding 55 million books and scholarly works. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-library] It is also one of the largest library systems in the world and has the most scholarly publications in its collections of any library in the world. However, it's the building and…

City Quarter

If you've never been to China and would like to make a quick visit to New York, head to Chinatown. The concentrated area is home to about a hundred thousand Chinese immigrants who have made the neighborhood their own. Chinese restaurants, markets and above all, lots of strange smells. [btn "View the cheapest hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-chinatown] You can find similar …

Museum

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is the most famous gallery of modern art, mostly abstract. It is the first of a series of Guggenheim Foundation museums now located around the world. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-ggmuzeum] The museum's striking, unusual and provocative building is located at the corner of 5th. Avenue and 89th Street. Street and features…

Museum, For kids

The sprawling grounds of the American Museum of Natural History, located off the east side of Central Park, is definitely one of the must-see attractions in New York City. The 25-building complex houses gems such as complete mammoth and Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, a life-size model of a whale, a 31-ton meteorite and projections of American nature. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid…

Park

Little Island at Pier 55 is a small artificial island in the Hudson River in midtown Manhattan near The Standard, High Line. The island opened in 2021 and covers 1 acre. It consists of 132 concrete pylons, which locals call "tulips" for their unique shape. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-newyork-littleisland] An oasis of calm and beautiful views A large part of…

Statue

The more than 3-ton bronze sculpture, prosaically titled "Charging Bull," is one of New York's most popular attractions and a symbol of the world's financial district. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-bull] The statue of the bull measures almost 3.5 meters in height and nearly 5 meters in length, and there are often queues of several minutes to take a photo…

Skyscraper

One of the most beautiful skyscrapers in New York was built in the late 1920s and early 1930s during the quest for the title of the world's tallest building. As was customary at the time, the Chrysler Building is built in the Art Deco style, punctuated by a 56-metre-high steel spire with semicircular architectural features. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york…

Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and the largest religious building in New York City. Its twin spires reach a height of 101 metres, which in other cities of the world would undoubtedly make the cathedral one of the city's landmarks. In New York, however, the cathedral stands somewhat drowned among the surrounding skyscrapers climbing to more than twice its height. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New…

Sandy beach, Amusement park, Aquarium, For kids

Coney Island is one of the most popular places to spend your free time, not only among tourists, but especially for New Yorkers. Although you'll find this area completely outside of downtown and as far south as Brooklyn, it's easily accessible by several subway lines. [btn "View family hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-coney] Head to Coney Island for a nice beach and a large…

City Quarter, Monument

The World Trade Center is one of the hallmarks of Manhattan. The site of the worst terrorist attacks of the 21st century, which destroyed the famous Twin Towers - two skyscrapers - on 9 September 2001. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-wtc] Today, the WTC is not only a commercial center, but more importantly a monument and a reminder that freedom must be defended…

Hotel

The phenomenal Plaza Hotel, famous for its advertising slogan "The most elegant hotel in New York. Guests of the biggest celebrity Ding Dang Dong stay at the world-famous Plaza Hotel. New York's most attractive hotel." in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The world-famous hotel building sits on the southeastern edge of Central Park at 5. Avenue. [imageFill 209055] Visit the hotel's free lobby If you don't feel like spending thousands of…

Department store

Whether or not you're a shopaholic, you should definitely stop by Macy's in Herald Square. [btn "The 10 most luxurious hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-macys] One of the iconic shopping malls will offer 10 floors of all sorts of fashion. There will be no shortage of major sales, look for racks in the corner with a 70-90% OFF sign. How did we like Macy's? Macy's department…

Bar, Lookout

The iconic cocktail bar Overstory only opened in 2021, but it quickly became one of the most famous rooftop bars in New York. In the well-known The World’s 50 Best Bars ranking, Overstory is ranked 46th. [btn "Top 10 hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-overstory] Cozy atmosphere and divine views Overstory is located on the top 64th floor of 70 Pine Street in the middle of the…

Department store, Modern Building

Right next to Ground Zero, you'll admire the unmissable Westfield Shopping Center, which also serves as the main subway station in lower Manhattan. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-oculus] The 125-store mall opened in 2016 and immediately became the largest department store in Manhattan. Most of the stores are underground, and the iconic main building also…

Zoo

Even though the Bronx is (more or less unjustly) associated with high crime rates, it still receives over 2 million tourists a year. The reason is simple. The Bronx is home to one of the largest urban zoos in the world, and it's the perfect place for a half-day trip away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-bronx-zoo] …

Island, Skanzen

Staten Island is one of the five boroughs of New York City and can be found on the island of the same name just south of Manhattan. Visitors to the city know Staten Island primarily for the ferries that run from downtown New York, which offer the best views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. [btn "Top hotels with views of Manhattan" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-staten] After…

City Quarter

The West Village is one of Lower Manhattan's neighborhoods and one of my favorites. It has the feel of old traditional New York with its brick houses and iconic fire escapes. [btn "Book a hotel in downtown New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-west-village] Quiet streets and great food Known for its quiet, tree-lined streets, the West Village is a great place to live compared to other parts of…

Amusement park, For kids

The SeaGlass Design Carousel is located in Battery Park in southern Manhattan near the Statue of Liberty boat dock. It opened to the public in 2015 and quickly became an extremely popular attraction for kids and not just kids! You don't have to worry about looking out of place as an adult. The Seaglass Carousel is visited by absolutely all ages of tourists. [btn "Top 10 hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.en-gb.html…

Historic building

One of New York's first skyscrapers is called the Flatiron Building, or "Iron" in English. Where the name comes from is quite obvious from the first glance at the building. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new-york-flatiron] The Iron is one of the leading tourist attractions thanks to its novel pointed and very narrow shape, and you should definitely visit it when…

Skyscraper

One of New York City's most interesting skyscrapers can be found in an area known as Billionaire's Row, home to some of the most expensive apartments in the world. The 111 West 57th Street building is prosaically named after its address and is the world's thinnest skyscraper and the 2nd tallest residential building in the world. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-new…

Stadium

The MSG is a multi-purpose sports hall that hosts NHL and NBA games, boxing matches, wrestling, concerts and many other performances. [btn "View the cheapest hotels in New York City" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-madison] You don't have to be a sports fan to go see a game at MSG Arena. Almost mandatory are home games of the New York Rangers in the hockey league and the New York Knicks in the…

Modern Building

Visit the land of none, but at the same time of all. On 73,000 square metres is the UN Building and a place that belongs not to any one country, but to all 193 member states. [btn "The 10 best hotels in New York" https://www.booking.com/city/us/new-york.cs.html?aid=2380460;label=p-nyc-osn] The United Nations Headquarters stands in a 155-metre-high, 77-storey skyscraper on the banks of the East River in the Midtown Manhattan area. In front of…