Showing posts with label Places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Places. Show all posts

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Best Places to Visit in New York City

New York City is an exciting and diverse place to visit. . There are a variety of fun places to see and experience. There many attractions that you will not see anywhere else in the world. The following is a list of New York City's most popular and amazing places to visit:

Ellis Island: This Island is where the history of New York began. You can visit for free and enjoy the ferry ride to and from the island. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is an astounding showcase of American history.

The Empire State Building: This building is New York's icon. Visitors from all over the world come to New York to see the Empire State Building. There is an observation deck where you can take in the immense city.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The museum is one of the top art museums in the world. Popular displays include the Arts of Africa, the Oceania and the Americas permanent collection, and the Egyptian Art collection which contains more than 36,000 ancient objects.

American Museum of Natural History: A world renowned museum that features the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium. It also includes posters, postcards, books, and other keepsakes of the museum's remarkable art.

Guggenheim Museum: The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structure was built as a series of spirals meant to resemble an inverted pyramidal temple. There is a valuable permanent collection devoted to works from the 19th century through the present.

Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum: This famous museum features astounding wax replications of some of the most famous historical figures.

Coney Island: Take the subway out to Coney Island, on the southernmost tip of Brooklyn. The Astroland Amusement Park is famous as both the birthplace of the rollercoaster and the hot dog, Coney Island is home to one of the last remaining wooden coasters in the U.S. called the 'Cyclone.'

Central Park: A great place to visit if you are a history buff or nature lover. Take a free tour offered by the Central Park Conservancy. The 843-acre public area includes "View from the Past," a glimpse at the achievements of Central Park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux; "A Road Once Traveled," a look at American Revolution and War of 1812 battles sites; and "Amble Through the Ramble," a hike through 38-acres of woodland.

Brooklyn Bridge: The Brooklyn Bridge was the tallest structure in North America when it opened in 1883. Take a walk on the pedestrian walkway and capture a view of Manhattan from Wall Street to the Upper East Side.

The New York Stock Exchange: This is the central hub of Capitalism. The famous Wall Street is nearby.

Grand Central Station: Visitors are astounded by the exorbitant ceiling and the world's largest example of Tiffany glass in the clock facing 42nd Street.

Times Square: The theaters of Broadway and the vast number of animated neon and LED signs have made Times Square one of New York's iconic images. Times Square is the only neighborhood with zoning ordinances requiring building owners to display illuminated signs.

Rockefeller Center: The Rockefeller Center boasts the largest Christmas tree in the world and the famous NBC TV studio and store.

Yankee Stadium Tours: Yankee Stadium is famous for such baseball legends as Roger Clemens and Babe Ruth. Visit the dugouts, clubhouse, press box, and Monument Park.

Fifth Avenue: Famous for Christmas fashion shopping and downtown West Broadway's upscale fashion boutiques.

A great vacation is all about relaxing and having fun, so enjoy New York City's boundless sightseeing excursions and famous historical sights. The 'Big Apple' will leave you with a lifetime of memories.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Famous Places Around the New York City to Visit

Nearly Millions of the tourists from all around the world visit the most happening, beautiful and cosmopolitan city of New York. New York City is the most exciting city and having variety of fun places to visit and experience. The following is a list of New York City's most popular and Happening places to visit:

Islands: The two most famous Islands to visit in New York City are Coney Island and Ellis Island.

Coney Island is a peninsula in southernmost Brooklyn in New Your City. It was the largest amusement area in US and at its height it contained three competing major amusement parks, Luna Park, Dreamland Park and Steeplechase Park.

Ellis Island is where the history of the New York begins. It is predominantly situated in Jersey City, New Jersey. The Visitors can enjoy for free ferry ride to and from the island. Ellis Island Immigration Museum is one of the astonished attraction of American History.

Museums: The three most popular museums in New York City are American Museum Of Natural History(AMNH), Metropolitan Museum of Art(The Met), Guggenheim Museum.

The AMNH, located on the upper West Side of Manhattan in New York is one of the largest and most illustrious museum in the world.

The Met is an Art Museum, located on the eastern edge of Central Park, New York. It has a permanent collection, cared for and exhibited by nineteen separate departments. Permanent collection contains work of art from classical antiquity and Ancient Egypt paintings and sculptures.

Guggenheim Museum structured by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry and located in Bilbao. It is intended to resemble a ship. Valuable permanent collections are contained in the museum from the 19th century through the present.

Central Park: Central Park is located in the Heart of New York City, the large public Urban Park. It hosted millions of visitor every year. Since 1963, Central Park has been a National Historic Landmark of New York City. It includes several natural-looking lakes and ponds, Central Park Zoo, Central Park Conservatory Garden and more places to visit.

Time Square: Time Square was renamed after Timing Building in April 1904. It is sometimes also known as Crossroads of the world. Time Square is primarily defined by its spectaculars, animated and digital advertisements. It has been achieved the title of an iconic world landmark and has become the symbol of New York City.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

5 Great Places to Take a Woman on a Date to in New York City

As the largest city in the United States population wise New York City has plenty of beautiful women for a man to date.

However, some men get a mental block when it comes to things to do and where to take a woman on a date. With that in mind, below you will find a list of 5 great places to take a woman on a date to in New York City.


Central Park Conservancy Tour- Taking her on a tour like this allows both of you to discover the park's history, design and ecology. Also feel free to wander off together on you own and discover the park in your own special way.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden- A 52-acre living museum where beauty, romance and fun is already in place before the two of you even get there which means all you have to do is join in on the fun with her.
Tour of the Grand Central Area- You and the woman of your dreams at the moment can explore the architecture and social history of the Grand Central Area.
National Museum of the American Indian- The tow of you can explore Native American arts, artifacts, film and photography at a price that can't beat; Free!
Wave Hill- Enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River at Wave Hill which is an acclaimed public garden and cultural institution which overlooks the Hudson and Palisades.

As a man, living in a city as big as this one you quite literally have an endless amount of options when it comes to places to take a woman on a date. Yet, once you learn what it takes to actually attract women you will soon begin to realize that it doesn't matter where you take her because what she really wants is to be with you.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Must See Places in New York

New York is one of the top tourist destinations for people in the United States and abroad. It's dense population and numerous attractions make it the city of wonders. When visiting New York there are several stops along the way that no New York visitor can leave the city without having under their virtual belt.

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

The Statue of Liberty is a representation of freedom and democracy. One of the most well-known and worldly statues, the statue was originally given to the United States and traveled over vast amounts of water in order to be placed on Ellis island where it sits today. Depending on the present condition of the Statue of Liberty, tourists may be able to travel all the way to the shining light at the top statues hand. From time to time, due to cleaning and renovations, the Statue of Liberty tourist areas may be closed aside from the base floor.

Times Square

Times Square in New York is more than a square. It is one of the most well-known spots on earth. When stopping in at Times Square be ready to see plenty of crowds and plenty of fun and entertaining. There are music events, festival events, theater and opera events and quite a few celebrity sightings from time to time.

The Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges currently standing in the United States. Today the bridge as part of the New York skyline is one the most recognizable features of New York City. Visitors to New York can walk across the pedestrian crossing of the Brooklyn Bridge and see the boats passing and the beautiful, towering buildings of the city center.

World Trade Center Ground Zero

One of the saddest and most unfortunate spots in New York City is ground zero of the World Trade Center. Many people visiting New York decide to visit ground zero to pay respect to those who lost their lives.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art covers more than 5000 years of artistic invention. For visitors to New York this is a must see attraction but be sure to include more than one day to see the entire museum and take in some of the most beautiful works of art ever created by man.

Grand Central Station

When a visitor to New York City really wants feel the hustle and bustle, a small amount of time spent in Grand Central Station will do the trick. This spot is perfect for those who love to 'people watch' as thousands of people travel to Grand Central Station every day.

The Theater District and Broadway

Without a doubt probably the top spot that you must see when in New York is the theater district. Many people travel to New York City in order to start their theater career and Broadway is the ultimate end goal to that beginning. Broadway shows are available every night of the week and a traveler to New York can sometimes find special deals here for last minute shows if not sold out.