New York City is known for its massive skyscrapers, but the city has other features that will captivate your mind. NYC has played a crucial role in U.S. history, and there it has monuments and museums that remind tourists of the country’s past. The New York State has gardens like those in Europe, cascading waterfalls and mountain ranges. Everything you witness in the movies and read in books about the city is true. In case you are planning to go to New York, and you have no idea of places to go, here are some ideas.
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is the most popular New York landmark.
Some say it was a gift America got from France. Built in 1886, it still stands as a famous world symbol and is one of America’s icons. From the top of the statue, which is the largest in the world, you can view Lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor. To visit the statue, you only need a short boat ride to the Liberty Island. You should pre-purchase a ticket if you are planning to visit.
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Niagara Falls
If you love to see nature, then Niagara Falls is one of the places you should visit while in New York. The natural wonder is a must-see destination, and there are many ways to watch the beautiful falls.
You can ride in the Whirpool Aero Car to view from above, board a Niagara SkyWheel, or take a cruise to see the rushing water from up close. The area surrounding the falls is also a popular destination where families and couples go for fun.
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Ausable Chasm Bridge
The Ausable Chasm Bridge offers every outdoor activity, you could think of.
People go there for biking, rock climbing, rafting, and tubing. You can take a photo of the bridge at sunset. It’s definitely one of the places you should visit if you are a sports fan.
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Empire State Building
Empire State Building is another famous landmark that defines New York.
The 102-storey building was the tallest on earth before the World Trade Center was built 41 years later. It became a symbol of NYC in 1931. The building has a 102nd Floor Observatory and an 86th Floor Observatory. The 86th one is reached by high-speed automatic elevators. While on the 102nd floor, you can view the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Connecticut as well as New York itself.
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Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region homes 11 long, narrow lakes and is also famous for wine production.
It features over a hundred vineyards and wineries. Other tourist attractions in the city are Glenn H. Curtis Aviation Museum and the Strong National Museum of Play. However, most of the tourists go there for outdoor activities and to enjoy a beautiful scenery.
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There are more places you can visit while in New York, for example, Central Park which is inside the city. Thinking of treating your family out? Well, you know where to head to, just make sure you have your tickets ahead of time if they are required.