New York: what to see in the Big Apple

New York è the city that never sleeps, which overwhelms you and inebriates you with its thousand colours, scents and emotions. Even if you spend a few days there you can't escape the countless offers that the Big Apple has for you.

Here is a short guide that illustrates what to see in New York, the places not to be missed in Big Apple.

New York places of interest

1 Central Park

Central Park is certainly the most famous park in the world, portrayed in many TV series and Hollywood films. It extends from 59th street to 110th street Manhattan, New York, with its romantic tree-lined avenues. 40 million visitors a year, New Yorkers and many tourists, frequent it. This park offers numerous sporting attractions, ideal for those who want to do running and cycling. For those who decide to spend the Natale a New York, during this period the park offers the possibility of ice skating, thanks to the Wollman Rink, the ice rink immortalized in many films where you can spend hours skating.

2 Statue of Liberty

Inaugurated in 1886, it is a monument symbolizing freedom and democracy Statue of Liberty it has also become a symbol of New York and to the United States of America. This famous monument was gifted by French to United States  for the centenary of War of Independence. Initially conceived as a lighthouse, since 1984 it has been part of the World Heritage Site Unesco and every year it is visited by around 11 million people. More information on Statue of Liberty.

3 Times Square

It is one of the major intersections in the New York borough of Manhattan, one of the symbolic places of the American city of New York. During the Recession period the area of Times Square it was considered dangerous and unsuitable for tourism while today it has achieved the status of a landscape icon being known above all for its large and numerous animated and digital billboards. It is crossed by one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, the Fifth Avenue, where the shops with the most prestigious names in world fashion are located. The New Year in Times Square it is an experience that must be tried at least once in your life, where a luminous sphere of over three and a half meters in diameter, covered with 2.688 triangles of Waterford crystal, descend 23 meters along a pole at the top of the building One times square. All accompanied by a grandiose fireworks display.

4 Empire State Building

No visit to New York is complete without a trip to the top of theEmpire State Building. This art deco style skyscraper is one of the major symbols of the city, having been the tallest skyscraper in the world between 1931 and 1967, today the second tallest in the city after One World Trade Center. This is a must see place in New York.

5 Brooklyn Bridge

Built between 1869 and 1883, it is the first bridge built of steel and for a long time it was the largest suspension bridge in the world. This bridge, with its 1,8 km span, connects Manhattan a Brooklyn and is one of the attractions for those visiting New York. The Brooklyn Bridge it is possible to visit its entire length on foot: try taking a walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan with the view of the skyscrapers in front and you will see how it will be an unforgettable experience, especially if done at sunset.

6 Rockefeller Center

Il Rockefeller Center it was the first complex in the world to integrate restaurants, offices, shops and parks. Day and night, the Rockefeller Center it is full of people looking to shop or simply eager to browse. At Christmas, then, the Rockefeller Center it is filled with its majestic Christmas tree and the ice rink which attracts so many people. The place where the Rockefeller Center it was once a botanical garden of Columbia University. You can also visitVisit the observation deck located at the top of Rockefeller Center Top of the Rock, a truly breathtaking observatory.

7 Museum of Modern Art MoMA

Il Museum of Modern Art in New York, known mainly by the acronym MoMA, is one of the main cultural attractions of Big Apple. It is located in Midtown Manhattan, on 53rd Street, between the note Fifth Avenue la Sixth Avenue. Founded in 1929, it was an example for many other museums in the city. With the expansion of three new floors in 2019, the MoMA has expanded its surface area by approximately 30%. The MoMA constitutes an important stop on your visit to New York. Furthermore, in New York there are many family museums.

In a trip to New York you always find something new ready to surprise you. Here are other places of interest in New York.

8 SoHo

Il SoHo neighborhood (South of Houston) is one of the most popular among tourists in the city. In the 60s the neighborhood was at risk of demolition. Fortunately, some architects and attentive conservators pointed out how the cast iron structure of some buildings could be an authentic element of attraction. Many artists began to move to the neighborhood which saw the opening of clubs, bars and meeting places. The heart of the neighborhood is Green Street where the buildings built in the second half of the XNUMXth century are located. Subsequently the artists moved towards TriBeCa, another district not to be missed.

9 Wall Street

Hall Street, in New York, is undoubtedly one of the most well-known places in the American metropolis. Between Wall Street e Brad Street is the Federal Hall National Monument, the place where, in 1789, George Washington became the first President of the United States of America. Here you can also find the Trinity Church, one of the oldest Anglican churches and, above all, the New York Stock Exchange, founded in 1817 and still today a vital point of reference for finance around the world. The New York Stock Exchange is located on the 17th floor of 1903. It has a very interesting visitor center. to be seen. In this financial center there is also the Federal Reserve Bank, the US central bank, the equivalent of ours Bank of Italy.

More must-see places and things to do in New York

• Broadway theater district located on the street of the same name and in nearby ones with over 40 theatres;
• Bronx very polar neighborhood with over one and a half million inhabitants;
• Solomon Museum cultural space that collects modern and contemporary art, founded in 1937, with headquarters at number 1071 Fifth Avenue (Fifth road);
• Coney Island neighborhood located in the southern part of the Brooklyn borough of New York. Known for its beaches and playground;
• Fulton Fish Market the largest seafood market in the United States;
• Ellis Island the island that welcomed the emigrants who had to stop here for medical visits before arriving in the city. Today it is a symbol and a place for guided tours, documented with photos and films;
• Saint Patrick's Cathedral Catholic church built in 1850 in Gothic style. It is the largest Catholic place of worship in the United States.
• - sports stadiums
• Christmas markets
• September 11 Memorial
• Tour of New York on horseback
• On the locations of the Great Gatsby

10 What to buy in New York

In the American metropolis you can find everything in the various shops that dot the various streets. There are several shops selling extravagant, sometimes hard-to-find objects that compensate for those of the great stylists and luxury goods. Shopping in New York is very simple because the choice is so varied. An experience worth having, absolutely. If, in addition to shopping, you are interested in the main attractions of New York, we recommend purchasing the card New York CityPASS thanks to which you can benefit from a series of discounts.

11 Getting around in New York

New York is so big that getting around it on foot, except for a few neighborhoods, is almost impossible. Taxis, tipping of which is obligatory (don't forget to always have cash available) are widely used even if, at peak times, they get stuck in traffic. Buses are a good alternative but not the best, as they are often very slow. There subwayHowever, as easy as it is, it is highly recommended. Fast, cheap and easy to use. Before leaving it is necessary to prepare the essential documents for entry into the United States. In addition to the electronic passport, you must be in possession of theESTA for travel to New York and the rest of the States.

12 Where to eat in New York

Choose a restaurant in New York it's not difficult because the city offers a type of restaurant from almost every country in the world. There are many Italian restaurants but the advice is to invest in an experience different from what is found in our country also because the Italian catering offered here, with due differences, is not the same as that found in Italy, having to adapt to American tastes. Let's go like this, come on Fast food from industrial and fast food to the most refined restaurants. Many New Yorkers follow the restaurant trends dictated by industry magazines. Remember the tip. In the States it is almost always mandatory.

13 Where to sleep in New York

THEhotel offer in New York it is large and includes all types of accommodation. From one-star guesthouses or hotels to super luxurious 5 Star Luxury hotels, often offered by hotel chains, with presidential suites and views of the metropolis from the highest floors. Staying in New York, therefore, is just a question of budget, as well as taste.

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