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New York City, the Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps! Home to treasures like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Broadway and Rockefeller Center, New York has something for anyone, no matter where they come from.

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Broadway New York

Theater souvenirs

1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
+1 212 944 3724
http://www.broadwaynewyork.com

Located in the heart of the Times Square Theatre District, this gift shop peddles merchandise from Broadway shows past and present. Soundtracks, posters, T-shirts, videos, toys and magazines are just the beginning. There is also a selection of popular theatre books and sheet music.

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Brooklyn Bridge

New York's most famous bridge Near Municipal Building, Park Row
Cadman Plaza, Manhattan
New York, NY 10002
+1 212 484 1200 (Tourist information) Brooklyn Bridge was built to connect the island of Manhattan to Brooklyn. At almost 1,600 feet long, at the time of its completion in 1883, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. Its architecture remains a wondrous sight in the New York cityscape. After dark, the twin Gothic towers and strong steel cables make a striking silhouette against the night sky. Walking across the bridge is a huge thrill, particularly if you start from the Brooklyn side and view the Manhattan skyline on your stroll across the East River.

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Central Park

A park like no other 14 East 60th Street
Between Fifth Avenue and Central Park West
New York, NY 10022
+1 212 310 6600
http://www.centralparknyc.org
contact@centralparknyc.org Right in the heart of Manhattan stands this oasis of rolling pastures and gardens, stretching from Midtown to Harlem. It was created in 1857 by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux. These days walkers, rollerbladers, bikers and joggers compete for space. Lovers meet at Bethseda Fountain on Bethseda Terrace. To the north, others wonder at the mystery of Belvedere Castle. Nearby is the Delacorte Theater, where you can watch plays in the summer. Across the park lies a charming Central Park Wildlife Conservation Center, and children of all ages love the restored carousel.

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Empire State Building

Monumental building 350 Fifth Avenue
Between 33rd and 34th Streets
New York, NY 10118
+1 212 736 3100
http://www.esbnyc.com/ The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. While not the tallest, it remains as impressive as ever. At night the building is lit up, with special colors displayed on holidays. Tickets can be purchased online through the Empire State Building's website or in the building's lobby. The observatory is open 9:30a-midnight daily, 365 days a year. Last elevators go up at 11:15p.

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

The Largest in the World 70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
+1 212 875 5000 / +1 212 875 5350 / +1 212 875 5456
http://www.lincolncenter.org/
customerservice@lincolncenter.org The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts is a giant in the field of live entertainment. It has family programs, LC Salutes GAY Pride 2005, the Lincoln Center Festival and the Midsummer Night Swing. The Lincoln Center Out of Doors has something for everyone: internationally recognized dances, high-level performances, special events and jazz. Watch out for the Live From Lincoln Center, a program that has famous orchestras and persons performing. This show reaches most households of America. Appreciators of Classical music should attend the Mostly Mozart Festival where classical music from Beethoven to Schubert, Mozart and Haydn is played. The Lincoln center holds about 400 live performances a year, ranging from classical to modern productions. There are guided tours on a daily basis that explore the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, the New York State Theater and the Vivian Beaumont Theater. During the tour, your guides will entertain you with fascinating stories and give you a glimpse of a rehearsal in progress.

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MoMA - Museum of Modern Art

Cutting Edge Art 11 West 53rd Street
Between 5th and 6th Avenues
New York, NY 10019-5497
+1 212 708 9400
http://www.moma.org
info@moma.org MoMA is considered by many to be one of the best modern art museums in the world and with a major renovation recently completed by Yoshio Taniguchi, it can only get better. The building was erected in 1939 under the supervision of Edward Durrell Stone and Philip Goodwin. The galleries are filled with paintings, drawings, prints, illustrations, and photographs. Besides Andy Warhol's 'Marilyn Monroe' and Pablo Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon', there are plenty of other classics to view. There is also a restaurant and a museum shop. For admission prices, event times and more check website for details.

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New York Stock Exchange

Heart of Wall Street 11 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
+1 212 656 3000
http://www.nyse.com/ The Stock Exchange's present home on Wall Street did not open until 1903, but trading in stocks began well before that; by the time this building became its headquarters, the Exchange had already been in existence for more than a hundred years. Today, people trade hundreds of millions of shares electronically as well as by the floor broker system. Visitors can see the action on the floor from a viewing gallery. Multi-media exhibits help explain the frenzy below. Admission is free.

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Radio City Music Hall

Home of the Rockettes 1260 6th Avenue
Rockfeller Center
New York, NY 10020
+1 212 307 7171
http://www.radiocity.com
feedback@radiocity.com Home to the legendary Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall is one of the most spectacular venues in the United States. Its locale in the heart of the Big Apple has made it the focus of countless activities, particularly during the Christmas season.

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Rockefeller Center

Sup, skate, and shop 47th to 51st streets
Between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10020
+1 212 332 6868 / +1 212 632 3975
http://www.rockefellercenter.com
info@rockefellergroup.com Always filled with people, Rockefeller Center stretches for blocks. There is plenty to do here: in winter an outdoor café is transformed into an ice-skating rink, and there is a shopping plaza with stores, restaurants and bars. The GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza houses NBC, which offers guided tours of its premises, as well as the Top Of The Rock observation deck. Visitors can also take a tour of Radio City Music Hall on 50th Street at Sixth Avenue. In December, be sure to check out the enormous lighted Christmas tree.

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Statue of Liberty

Symbol of Liberty Liberty Island
(New York Harbor)
New York, NY 10004
+1 212 363 3200 / +1 212 269 5755 (Ferry)
http://www.nps.gov/stli/ Following years' worth of renovations, The Statue of Liberty is back and better than ever. Lady Liberty, representative of freedom to the world, shines bright in New York Harbor. Now, visitors can view the inside of the statue through a glass ceiling, and capture a better image of Lady Liberty through the enhanced lighting and video system surrounding the statue. Once again, visitors can walk out onto the observation deck to see New York City and its Harbor. With a torch and a book in her hands, Lady Liberty has welcomed immigrants and visitors for over a century. Created by Frenchmen Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue was a gift from France to the United States. Admission: Round trip ferry tickets are USD10 for adults, USD8 for seniors, and USD4 for children 4-12, under 3 free.

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Times Square

Neon city lights 1560 Broadway, Between 46th & 47th streets
New York, NY 10036
+1 212 768 1560 (Times Square Alliance)
http://www.timessquarenyc.org/
info@timessquarealliance.org Named after the New York Times, which moved here in 1924, Times Square is a vibrant, neon-lit area in the heart of the Theater District. Once populated by peep shows and sex shops, it has undergone a complete image overhaul. Hotels, office towers and commercial businesses have sprung up. Disney has moved in, as well as Condé Nast. Megastores and theme restaurants have also set up shop. Times Square remains the city's favorite venue for New Year's Eve, where a huge street party is highlighted by a glitter ball dropped from Times Tower. The Times Square Alliance which was founded in 1992, works for the improvement and promotion of this most popular New York city attraction.

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Wall Street

Money capital of the world from Trinity Place to South Street
New York, NY 10005
+1 212 427 7200
http://nyc.chamber.com/NY-B-OR... When the Dutch owned Manhattan (or New Amsterdam as they called it), fierce competition for trade led to war against the British. Governor Peter Stuyvesant ordered that a fortified wall be built, stretching 2,340 feet from the East River to the Hudson River. Today the wall may be gone, but a war continues to rage during the week in the financial banks, brokerage houses and insurance companies lining the street. The biggest battle of all on Wall Street takes place at the famed New York Stock Exchange.

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