Sights and Sounds of New York

Destinations, North America | sonali | July 7, 2009 at 7:40 am

newyorkcityNew Your City (NYC) is also known as the Big Apple and is the largest city in the USA population wise. It can also be said be to one of the greatest financial and commercial centers of the world as a large number of companies have their global headquarters in this great and fabulous city. Millions of people from around the world often visit New York and make it a kind of gateway for their USA visit.

New York is a bustling city of more than 8 million residents and it personifies the spirit of enterprise, the might and the economic splendor of the USA. From the 24-hours metro railway, to the yellow taxi cabs and the busy traffic, every means of transport just screams out that the show must go on. If you are visiting New York, it might make great sense to start off your tour with a visit to the majestic Statue of Liberty, which stands just across the harbor.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the people of USA from France and embodies the spirit of freedom that inspires and propels New Yorkers towards striving to retain and preserve their freedom. New York is very important from the point of view of international affairs and the United Nations building could be a part of your tour itinerary.

Manhattan Island is another important part of NYC, as it contains many beautiful skyscrapers that form the distinctive skyline that Manhattan is so famous for. If you want to rejuvenate yourself and discover nature right in the middle of New York, do visit Central Park that offers many opportunities for picnics as well as nature walks. There are also many museums like the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art that can keep museum lovers captivated for hours.

New York offers the very best in urban tourism and visiting this great metropolis can be a once in a lifetime experience for anyone.



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