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New York, New York
No other city has such a diversity of people and cultures as New York. Within the boundaries of its five boroughs lies a microcosm of the whole world. And with thousands of restaurants and stores, hundreds of world-class museums, a profusion of parks and gardens and an exciting nightlife, New York is at the top of the charts in every area.
First time visitors can't possibly see and do everything in the city, but they can get a wonderful introduction to the sights, visit famous attractions, and make notes for a return trip. In fact, there is no such thing as a last visit to New York.
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 Empire State Building
(212) 736-3100
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350 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10118
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This New York City Landmark, and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan. Each year, more than 3.5 million people are whisked to the 86th floor to enjoy the panoramic views of the city from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.
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Statue of Liberty
(212) 363-3200
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Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
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Located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. Visitors can walk out onto the Statue's observation deck to see the panoramic views of New York City and the Harbor.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
(212) 535-7710
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1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
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"The Met" is one of the world's largest and finest art museums and contains more than two million works of art from all points of the compass, ancient through modern times. The 2 million square foot building has vast holdings that represent a series of collections, each of which ranks in its category among the finest in the world.
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Guggenheim Museum
(212) 423-3500
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1071 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
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While many art museums strive to make an architectural statement, few have succeeded as well as the Guggenheim Museum. This is the only building in New York City that was designed by the great Frank Lloyd Wright and houses a remarkable collection of modern art masterpieces by such artists as Pablo Picasso, Vasily Kandinsky and Marc Chagall.
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Staten Island Ferry
(718) 727-2508
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1 Bay Street
Staten Island, New York 10301
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New York City's most celebrated means of transportation offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and carries over 19 million passengers annually on a run between the St. George Terminal in Staten Island and the Whitehall Terminal in lower Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Bridge
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a monument to man's ingenuity and creativity and was the world's first steel-wire suspension bridge. On the Manhattan side, you can get some great views of this majestic bridge from the top of Pier 17. From Brooklyn, Pier 1 at the Fulton Ferry landing provides a beautiful sunset view of the bridge and downtown Manhattan.
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Photo credit: Daniel Schwen
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