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The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island south of Manhattan and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Recognised the world over, the Statue of Liberty is proudly revered by…
The Empire State Building in central Manhattan is one of the world's most famous skyscrapers. Tourists flock here to take in the incredible views of New York, but be warned, the height and…
A white spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum is an architectural icon on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile. World-famous contemporary art includes exhibits…
Completed in 1930, the Chrysler Building was the world's first structure to bypass the symbolic 1000-foot mark. Built to house the Chrysler headquarters, the ornamentation at the top is…
An iconic 1595-foot suspension bridge, completed in 1883, Brooklyn Bridge links Brooklyn to Manhattan over the East River. Chunky cables, steel girders and views make a wonderful walk…
New York's China Town district was once the largest in the world and is a popular and vibrant destination for tourists. Located in one of the oldest areas of the city, it is (unusually) both a…
Guarded by huge marble lions Patience and Fortitude, the Beaux Arts New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue has scholarly volumes for reference only and temporary exhibitions. Look upwards in…
For an uplifting Sunday, join the gospel singing by both congregation and choir at the Mother AME Zion Church, perfectly capturing Harlem's spirit. This was New York's first black church…
From the top of the iconic Art Deco Rockefeller Center's 70 floors there are 360-degree views of Manhattan. Reopened in 2005 after 20 years, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and…
Most famous for its garishly colourful video advertisements, Times Square is an iconic American landmark. Situated at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, it has become a rallying…
Home to basketball, hockey and some of the world's most famous gigs, Madison Square Garden is actually the fourth building of that name. In addition to the 20,000-seat indoor arena, Madison…
Reopened in 2005 following a US$75 million renovation, Top of the Rock is an observation deck at the top of the Rockefeller Center. It's designed to have the look and feel of an ocean liner…
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the largest in the world by dollar volume traded. With 2780 listed companies, the market capitalisation (value of all listed shares) is an astonishing…
City Hall houses both the mayor's offices and the New York City Council. Built in 1812, it is the oldest operational City Hall in the United States and was an early statement of the New York's…
Abyssinian Baptist Church Gospel Service
Situated deep in Harlem, the Abyssinian Baptist Church is a magnificent house of worship which holds renowned Sunday morning gospel services.
Anglo-Dutch in style, the Bowne House, built in 1661 by John Bowne, is the oldest house in Queens. Since 1947 it has functioned as a museum, highlighting three centuries of one family's tastes…
