In a city of striking architecture and towering structures, the Flatiron Building is one of New York’s most celebrated skyscrapers. Its elegant design and narrow wedge shape (which seems to defy the laws of physics) has intrigued New Yorkers for over a century. The Flatiron has been the subject of paintings, photos, postcards and films, […]
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Statue of Liberty Ferry and Visitor Information
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most-recognized statues in the world. Not to mention, of course, a symbol of America… and of the world! The easiest way to visit the Statue of Liberty is on our Statue of Liberty tours. Our fully-guided tour boards first thing in the morning, with reserved tickets to one […]
Coney Island: A Visitor’s Guide
Coney Island is New York’s famed pleasure ground – synonymous with sea and sand, amusement rides, and raucous entertainment. Known as “the People’s Playground,” Coney Island pioneered sea bathing and thrill rides (introducing the first roller coaster and that American staple – the hot dog). For over a century it was the nation’s top summer […]
September 11 Memorial Museum
New York’s National September 11 Memorial Museum is hallowed ground…and a powerful experience. Located on the precise site of the immense tragedy, it is an innovative museum, memorial and final resting place for most of the victims. The museum’s exhibitions, found seven stories below ground at bedrock level, chronicle the attacks and honor the nearly […]
Central Park’s Northern Highlights
Central Park, the sprawling green oasis in the center of Manhattan, is undeniably beautiful…and huge. Two and a half miles in length and packed with landscapes and attractions, there is simply too much to see in a single visit. While most visitors enjoy the famous sites in Central Park’s south end, too few explore it’s […]
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York: A Visitors Guide
New York’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is a magnificent symbol of faith in the heart of the city. Seat of New York’s Catholic archdiocese, it is the largest Gothic cathedral in the nation, covering an entire city block. Every year, over five and a half million people are drawn to St. Patrick’s for worship, spiritual consolation, […]
New York’s African Burial Ground
New York City’s African Burial Ground is a hallowed place in Lower Manhattan. A national monument, it is the historic final resting place of approximately 15,000 African New Yorkers, both free and enslaved. History of the African Burial Ground Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the African Burial Ground was the most significant site for […]