New York Highlights: 2-Day Tour
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total distance 18
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Day1: New York
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The New York Public Library (NYPL) is a famous public library in the United States, providing reading and learning resources for residents of New York City. Its headquarters are located on Fifth Avenue, with a main building that spans two city blocks and is adorned with magnificent sculptures and lavish interiors. The library's collection particularly emphasizes humanities and sciences. Notably, the library houses valuable documents such as the Gutenberg Bible and Newton's Principia Mathematica. In addition to the headquarters, the Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Library are also important public library systems in New York City.
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New York Central Station is located in the center of Manhattan and was completed in 1903. It officially opened to the public on February 2, 1913. This building is an iconic landmark and transportation hub in New York, as well as a public art gallery. Its high-ceilinged waiting hall and separate areas for people and cars make a deep impression. In the waiting hall, the main staircase is designed in the style of the Paris Opera House, and the arched ceiling is painted by French artist Paul Helleu, depicting the 12 zodiac signs with over 2,500 stars whose positions are marked by lights. With just one power source, the entire waiting hall can light up in a dazzling manner.
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The Empire State Building is one of the iconic buildings in New York City, with a total of 102 floors. It was designed by the architecture firm Shreeve, Lamb and Harmon, and construction began in 1930, taking only 410 days to complete before its opening in 1931. Its name, Empire State, comes from the nickname of the state of New York. On clear days, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views of New York City from the observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors.
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The Rockefeller Center is a complex of buildings located across from St. Patrick's Cathedral, funded and built by the Rockefeller family. Today, it consists of 19 large buildings with interconnected lower levels. The Top of the Rock is an observation deck located on the top floor of the main building, offering visitors a stunning view of Manhattan's beautiful scenery.
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Times Square, located in Manhattan, New York City, is known as the "crossroads of the world". It is situated at the intersection of West 42nd Street and Broadway Avenue. Nearly 40 shopping malls and theaters are gathered around it, making it a prosperous entertainment and shopping center. Times Square is the only area within zoning regulations that requires property owners to hang eye-catching advertising boards, including various advertisements and promotional boards. In addition, Times Square is also the live broadcast location for the popular American TV show "Good Morning, America."
Day2: New York
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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
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The Statue of Liberty is a national monument called "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World," erected on Liberty Island in New York Harbor on October 28, 1886. The pale green copper statue symbolizes the ideals of democracy and freedom pursued by the American people and has long been a symbol of New York City and even the entire United States. The entire statue weighs 225 tons and is made up of a steel frame weighing 120 tons and copper plates weighing 80 tons. Tourists can take a boat from the base of the statue to the top of the pedestal, and climb the 171 spiral stairs inside the Statue of Liberty to the crown. There is also a museum and staircase inside the statue. With prior reservation, tourists can climb to the crown and have a bird's-eye view of Manhattan.
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The Brooklyn Bridge, one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, was built in 1883 and serves as an important connection between Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is also one of the most iconic landmarks in New York City. With a length of 1,834 meters and a height of 41 meters above water, the bridge is supported by thousands of steel cables and was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its construction. It is considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world for its technological innovation during the industrial revolution. To commemorate its centennial anniversary, the United States issued a 20-cent commemorative stamp featuring the bridge's grandeur and style. In addition, modern American poet Hart Crane wrote a long poem titled "The Bridge" about the Brooklyn Bridge.
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DUMBO refers to an area under the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge extending into the Brooklyn neighborhood, which has emerged as an art district over time in New York City. Today, this area has become home to numerous galleries, studios, and more, making it one of the most renowned art districts in New York City.
