Meet the NYC city centre
Manhattan, the most densely populated of New York City's 5 boroughs, is among the world's major commercial, financial and cultural centers, it's the heart of "the Big Apple." Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building, neon-lit Times Square, and the theaters of Broadway. Its diverse population and rich history give the borough a unique character that has made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. The building stood as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years, from its completion in 1931 until the construction of the World Trade Center's North Tower in 1970. It is currently the fifth-tallest skyscraper in the United States and the 34th-tallest in the world.
Bryant Park is located between Fifth Avenue and Avenue of the Americas and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan. The park is a popular spot for lunch or dinner, offering American fare with a French twist. The Carousel is a great place for kids (and adults!) to take a spin, and the Lawn is the perfect spot to relax on a sunny day. Bryant Park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from concerts and movies to holiday markets.
Grand Central Terminal has been named a National Historic Landmark and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in New York City. First opened to the public on February 2, 1913, the terminal was built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II and designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson. With 44 platforms and 67 tracks, Grand Central Terminal is the largest train station in the world by number of platforms.
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in the Turtle Bay neighbourhood on the East Side of Manhattan, New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
Top of the rock is the Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views. The complex is noted for the large quantities of art present in almost all of its buildings, its expansive underground concourse, and its ice-skating rink. The complex is also famous for its annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center. Brightly lit by numerous billboards and advertisements, it is one of the world's busiest pedestrian areas and the hub of the Broadway Theater District. Times Square is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions, drawing an estimated 50 million visitors annually.
