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Times Square
Brash, bold and flashy – there is something truly captivating about the bright lights and hypnotic hubbub of Times Square.
Central Park
Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Grand Central Terminal
With sweeping marble staircases, world-renowned artworks and chandeliers gracing its elegant colonnades, Grand Central Terminal is more than just a train station.
Rockefeller Center
Nothing epitomises the American dream like the Rockefeller Center, a gleaming complex that effortlessly mixes business and pleasure.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Empire State Building
Rising regally above the city, the Empire State Building is the ultimate symbol of New York glitz and glamour.
Yankee Stadium
Baseball’s most famous franchise has a new, somewhat luxurious home in the central Bronx, full of homages to the team’s long history.
Areas of Downstate New York
Manhattan
Power and wealth and breathtaking scenery are concentrated on this very small island. Immerse yourself for a few days or a lifetime.
Midtown
One of the most recognizable areas in the world also has enough tourist attractions to fill several visits.
Queens
Citi Field and Aqueduct Racetrack are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.
Central New York City
Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Broadway and Times Square, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.
Chelsea
Manhattan’s prized arts district is a success story of urban renewal. Tour the area to see some of Downtown’s hippest attractions.
SoHo
This fashionable neighborhood is great for shopping, eating and drinking.
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- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Radio City Music Hall
- Bronx Zoo
- United Nations Headquarters
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- Battery Park
- Trump Tower
- Carnegie Hall
- Washington Square Park
- Museum of Modern Art
- The High Line Park
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