According to several sources, New York attractions are one of the biggest destinations for vacationers again this year. Many years in a row this city has brought families and couples from all over the United States and the world to its big buildings, Broadway shows, museums and statues. There is something for everyone to see and do in the Big Apple.
Even if one tired, they couldn’t miss the tallest building, the Empire State Building and it’s a ‘must-see’ on nearly everyone’s list. There are stairs, escalators and elevators to carry a person to the top and the observation deck and its generous view of the city. For those who do not care for the height, they could shop at one of the many little shops and boutiques on the main floor. If they are not shoppers, they will have to vacate the building for safety precautions; no one is allowed to stand around the building.
Times Square is another famous part of this city that can not be missed. And it looks just like it does on television and in the movies. There are theaters and shops lining each side of the famous metal art fence that is seen in many shows. There is also the big teletron style screen that has various ads on it. There is so much to see and do that one could spend an entire day simply going in all the shops and having a bite to eat at one of the famous delis.
Broadway is a great place to be entertained for parents and the entire family. There is the popular shows that have had a long run and are still going strong and then there are the newer plays. These are the cutting edge plays that make people thing about what is going on in the world around them. All of the plays typically have one or more popular or famous actor or actress in them and it’s not uncommon to stand at the stage door for an autograph.
Ellis Island is a really special place, especially if a family’s relatives got their start there. It is a great piece of history and will inspire everyone to be a little nicer to those who don’t know the customs or language of America. There are large boats that shuttle people back and forth to the island and there are knowledgeable tour guides who can tell visitors everything there is to know about the island and its purpose.
The great Niagara Falls is not within walking distance, one must drive a short distance outside of the city to get there but it is worth the trouble. It is a beautiful waterfall and there are plenty of rain-ponchos on hand so no one will get wet. Pictures taken at the falls often feature a rainbow and sometimes a wedding or two is taking place depending on the day. A small boat will take tours of people up to the falls at the bottom and then they could walk behind the falls for a little ways. There is a view from the top of the falls and one from the bottom of the falls. There is also a souvenir shop.
The Statue of Liberty is another place a lot of people want to visit when they come to this unique city. Some people tour the famously large statue by helicopter and they can see other sites as well. Some portions of the statue are open to the public while other areas are closed for safety reasons.
Many family’s like to pay their respects to the fallen men and women who died on September 11, 2001 so the visit Ground Zero. There is a memorial there and then people leave small tokens for loved ones or strangers or the heroes who helped to save the millions of people who made it out safely. It is always a highlight as one of the New York Attractions to say that you were able to visit the sacred ground where the country came together and helped one another like never before.
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