Essence of NYC in 2 Days
1 cities |
11 attraction(s) |
total distance 40
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Day1: New York
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12 km
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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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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.
Day2: New York
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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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Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.
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When it comes to New York, one cannot forget about Wall Street, the world's financial center. Located in Lower Manhattan, this narrow street is only 500 meters long and 11 meters wide, earning it the nickname "the Wall Street". The skyscrapers on both sides tower high, giving the illusion of a deep canyon. Despite the gradual decline in influence in the financial world after the 9/11 attacks, the headquarters of the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, American Stock Exchange, New York Mercantile Exchange and New York Board of Trade still remain in Wall Street. Its influence cannot be ignored. In Bowling Green Park, there is a bronze statue of a bull which symbolizes the movement of the stock market and has become a symbol of Wall Street. The statue is always shiny due to the constant influx of visitors each year.
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3-ton bronze sculpture of a bull located near Wall Street symbolizing New York's financial industry.
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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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This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
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To commemorate her murdered husband John Lennon, his widow Yoko Ono funded the renovation of the tear-shaped area in front of the Dakota Building and named it "Strawberry Fields" after Lennon's iconic song "Strawberry Fields Forever" released in 1967. This garden is officially known as the "International Peace Park" due to donations from people all over the world. The park features pathways, shrubs, forests, and flower beds. On the pathway, there is a mosaic in the shape of a star, alternating in black and white, which is also referenced in Lennon's song "Imagine." Every year on December 8th, Beatles fans from all over the world gather here to commemorate Lennon and gaze upon the Dakota Building. On regular days, many fans light candles and leave flowers on the mosaic as a tribute to Lennon.
