Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Places to visit in New York City


Summary- The Article provides readers with the places to visit in New York City. Can’t decide on the places to visit in your next tour to New York City? Well, here are some great options:

· The Statue of Liberty- The Statue of Liberty has become an American symbol of freedom and welcome to immigrant who come in hope of a better life. The statue was gifted to the United Station in the honour of the friendship that developed during the French Revolution. It is located on Liberty Island in the New York Harbour. The statue was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and the pedestal by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. 



· Rockefeller centre- Famous for its Christmas tree and ice skating ring, it is a great destination for visitors any time of the year. It is also the home to Radio City Music Hall and a large number of dining and shopping stores. 

· Staten Island Ferry- This ferry offers free rides from lower Manhattan to Staten Island used by tourists and commuters who want to have a view of the Statue of Liberty and the harbour.

· Central park- This Park offers an escape from the concrete world of the city. You can take a boat ride, a walk or a great picnic with friends and family. 

· Brooklyn Bridge- Built between 1869 and 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn with Manhattan. The bridge ranks as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century and is one of the most remarkable and popular landmarks of New York. The most noticeable features of the bridge are the 2 masonry towers to which many cables are attached. There’s an elevated pedestrian path that allows people to cross the river without being bothered by the traffic. 

· Chrysler Building- It is one of the beloved skyscrapers of the city. It is one of the last skyscrapers built in the Art Deco style, with its interiors being more magnificent than the exteriors. The elegant marble floors and many Art Deco patterns make the building one of the city’s most stylish office towers. Ever since its construction, its popularity has only increased not only to New Yorkers but also to architecture critics. It is now of America’s greatest buildings and often features on the cover page of architectural magazines and books.

· Wall Street- This Street embodies New York’s financial establishments. One of the most powerful symbols in the street is the ‘Charging Bull’ Statue. The bull represents a bull market, a constantly rising market. 

· Flatiron Building- It was one of the world’s tallest buildings when it was constructed between 1901 and 1903. Owing to the unique triangular shape it soon became one of the most famous buildings of the country. Being built as the headquarters of the Fuller Construction Company, it was decided that the skyscraper would be named “Fuller”. But owing to its unique shape, it was named as “Flatiron”. In 1929, the Fuller Company built a much taller building at the 57th street and the Madison Avenue and named it “Fuller Building”. 

When planning for your New York City tour, you should decide the car you will be renting for the tour. Car rentals will make your journey a convenient and pleasant one. There are many agencies providing exotic rental cars in New York City.

Bob willis is a renowned author. She has written many articles on tours and travels. In this article she writes about the places to visit in New York City,