Statue of Freedom and battery park
The Statue of Liberty, installed in 1886, was a gift from France to the United States. This world famous emblem of freedom is one of the most important symbols of America. It is just under 152 feet tall from its base to the torch, and it is the largest statue in the world. Its weight is almost 450,000 pounds. You can get a good view of lower Manhattan plus Battery Park from here. It is located on Liberty Island, at the southern tip of Manhattan. You will have to take a ferry to go there. Otherwise, you can see it from Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan. From here, you can also get a good view of New York Harbor, or take a ferry to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
Empire State building
Like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building is also a prominent New York landmark. Its height is 381 meters, with 102 stores and an aircraft mast at the top. After its inauguration in 1931, it became a prominent symbol of the city. It remained the tallest building in the world until the World Trade Center I Tower was built forty-one years later. Visiting this place is one of the best things to do in New York.
Central Park
Central Park proves to be a green oasis in the concrete jungle that is New York City. Surely you have seen some features of this huge and beautiful park in many movies and TV shows. The park has quite a few attractions within itself. People like to spend time in their strawberry fields and children love to visit the zoo in the park. The park also has a lake, which is used for paddling during the summers and skating during the winters.
Metropolitan Museum of art
Popularly called simply the “met,” the Metropolitan Museum of Art was established in 1870. More than two million pieces of art are part of this museum’s permanent collection. On view is a variety of American fine art, costumes, weapons and armor, musical instruments, photography, Egyptian art, and much more. The museum has a branch, The Cloisters, in northern Manhattan. This museum highlights the architecture and art of medieval Europe. The best things to do in New York include visiting the Met.
rockefeller Center
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Rockefeller Center is a huge shopping and entertainment complex. It houses NBC TV plus radio and additional media. During winters, its outdoor skating rink becomes extremely popular. At Christmas you will find a huge tree in front of it. Restaurants, shutters, and an observation deck are inside the building. The building faces the famous Atlas sculpture. The main attraction is the RCA building. This seventy-story building offers great views of downtown Manhattan. The observation deck is spread over three floors, 67, 69 and 70. It provides outdoor and indoor viewing spaces, from which the public gets stunning views during the day and also at night.