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1. Times Square

Locals might bemoan Times Square’s touristy hustle and bustle, but the neon wonderland is undeniably New York City's beating heart. Loud and chaotic, the crowded epicenter is one of the world’s most visited and recognizable tourist attractions.
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    2. Central Park

    When it comes to film credits, no green space in the world can match New York City's Central Park. “When Harry Met Sally,” “Annie Hall,” “Home Alone 2,” and “Sex and the City: The Movie” all feature scenes shot in Manhattan’s iconic park, which opened in 1857 and is renowned as one of the city’s most precious outdoor areas.
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      3. Rockefeller Center

      An ode to 1930s New York, Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan fuses the old and the new, and is at the heart of the city’s annual holiday celebrations.
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      Rockefeller Center featuring heritage architecture, a city and a skyscraper

        4. Madison Square Garden

        Midtown Manhattan has one of the world’s most famous indoor arenas: Madison Square Garden (MSG). Watch the NBA New York Knicks, NHL New York Rangers and WNBA New York Liberty or your favorite big-name concert performers at this huge venue.
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        Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.

          5. Broadway

          Broadway is called the “Great White Way” for the dazzling lights surrounding the popular Times Square portion of this avenue. Take a moment to look in all directions from your spot at the center of Times Square. Every December 31, about 1 million people crowd into this space to watch the 12-foot (3.6-meter) ball drop from One Times Square in celebration of the New Year.
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          Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.

            6. Statue of Liberty

            Few buildings conjure up as many emotions as New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty, an awe-inspiring symbol of freedom, hope and democracy standing proud on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
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              7. Bryant Park

              With a storied past, midtown Manhattan’s Bryant Park has become very popular with tourists and residents for relaxing or getting active. Walk around the grounds or engage in one of the park’s many games and activities.
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                8. Empire State Building

                The Empire State Building is a world-famous landmark, synonymous with New York. It’s renowned as a backdrop in films such as “An Affair to Remember,” “King Kong,” and “Sleepless in Seattle.” In fact, it’s one of the city’s most significant and romantic skyscrapers.
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                  9. Battery Park

                  This waterfront park is a favorite destination for New Yorkers and tourists alike, offering a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of downtown New York. Overlooking the New York Bay, Battery Park is the departure point for many of New York’s ferries, including the Staten Island, Ellis Island and Liberty Island ferries. Named for the battery that protected the city during the 17th century, the park is full of history, and has played an important role in shaping contemporary New York culture. Visitors to the park can discover this through the monuments throughout the park, while enjoying one of the best sunsets in the city.
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                    10. Grand Central Terminal

                    Stand aside from the 750,000 daily visitors rushing to and from their trains and admire the architectural beauty of the majestic Grand Central Terminal. It’s also home to shops and dining options, making it an entertaining one-stop destination.
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                      Popular places to visit in New York

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                      Times Square

                      New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.

                      Times Square
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                      Central Park

                      Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic.

                      Central Park
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                      Broadway

                      Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.

                      Broadway
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                      Rockefeller Center

                      One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s.

                      Rockefeller Center
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                      Madison Square Garden

                      Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.

                      Madison Square Garden
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                      Empire State Building

                      No trip to New York is complete without zooming up the top of this iconic building, where the views of Manhattan are unmatchable.

                      Empire State Building
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                      Statue of Liberty

                      This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.

                      Statue of Liberty
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                      Bryant Park

                      Stop for a picnic lunch at a shaded table, create some art, ride the carousel or play chess, ping-pong or boules at this amazing multi-use park in midtown Manhattan.

                      Bryant Park
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                      Battery Park

                      This stylish park at the southernmost tip of Manhattan is a destination for one of the best sunsets in the city.

                      Battery Park

                      Areas of New York

                      Wall Street - Financial District featuring a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

                      Manhattan

                      4.5/5Wonderful!(1,983 area reviews)

                      Power and wealth and breathtaking scenery are concentrated on this very small island. Immerse yourself for a few days or a lifetime.

                      Manhattan
                      Midtown

                      Midtown

                      4.5/5Wonderful!(437 area reviews)

                      One of the most recognizable areas in the world also has enough tourist attractions to fill several visits.

                      Midtown
                      SoHo - Tribeca showing street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

                      SoHo

                      4.5/5Wonderful!(11 area reviews)

                      This fashionable neighborhood is great for shopping, eating and drinking.

                      SoHo
                      The High Line Park featuring street scenes, a city and a park

                      Chelsea

                      4/5Very Good!(111 area reviews)

                      Manhattan’s prized arts district is a success story of urban renewal. Tour the area to see some of Downtown’s hippest attractions.

                      Chelsea
                      Greenwich Village featuring a fountain

                      Greenwich Village

                      4.5/5Wonderful!(41 area reviews)

                      Once the center of New York’s bohemian art scene, this area remains one of the city’s best hangouts and a great spot to sip an espresso or catch an independent film.

                      Greenwich Village
                      Upper East Side

                      Upper East Side

                      4.5/5Wonderful!(16 area reviews)

                      With luxury park-side apartments, high-end boutiques and prestigious cultural icons along Museum Mile, this is New York at its most refined.

                      Upper East Side
                      Bayonne

                      Bayonne

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                      Yonkers

                      Edgewater

                      Edgewater

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                      Elizabeth

                      Liberty State Park showing city views, general coastal views and night scenes

                      Jersey City

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                      Fort Lee

                      Pier A Park showing a city, landscape views and a river or creek

                      Hoboken

                      New Rochelle

                      New Rochelle