2-Day New York City Tour
1 cities |
16 attraction(s) |
total distance 43
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Day2
Day1: New York
6 attraction(s) ·
10 km
2
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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5
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
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6
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.
Day2: New York
10 attraction(s) ·
28 km
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Manhattan has a main road that extends from Washington Square in the south to 143rd Street in the north, and there are many different types of shops around it.
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St. Patrick's Church is located in New York City and is one of the most respected Roman Catholic churches in the United States. The church is a Gothic-style building and serves as the residence of the Archbishop of New York.
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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 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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5
Bryant Park is one of the more spacious parks in Manhattan, located near the New York Public Library. It has beautiful scenery and a comfortable environment, making it popular among local residents. The park has a fountain in the center and benches scattered around for tourists to rest. In addition, the park's reading area offers free Wi-Fi and book borrowing services. Whether you want to rest or read, Bryant Park is a comfortable and convenient choice.
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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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7
Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
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8
Central Park is a huge urban park located between 59th and 110th Streets in Manhattan. The park has a wide range of facilities including a zoo, children's playgrounds, theaters, a man-made lake, ice rinks, sports fields, and large lawns for visitors to relax on. In addition, the park's perimeter road is 10 kilometers long and is very popular with joggers. It is not easy to have such a beautiful park open to the public for free on such valuable land in Manhattan.
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9
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."
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10
Broadway is a major north-south thoroughfare on Manhattan Island, known as the iconic hub of American theater and musicals due to a large number of theaters on both sides. Located between 44th and 53rd Streets, the inner Broadway mainly houses classic, popular, and commercial plays. The outer Broadway, between 41st and 56th Streets, mainly features lesser-known, experimental, and low-budget plays.
