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…

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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…

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

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…

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…

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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…

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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, 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: …

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…

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…