Top 10 Major Tourist Attractions in New York 2022

 

     New York is a modern metropolis with the finest amenities for a healthy living. It's a skyscraper studded city with 303 skyscrapers and thousands of other tall buildings, which made it ranked as the second largest skyscraper city in the world. It is preceded by Hong Kong and followed by Dubai. It is the largest financial hub in the world. The city has so many exotic things and places which are liked by peoples across the world. The city draws millions of tourists a year to it. The city of New York is currently ranked as the 8th most visited cities in the world with 12.7 million visitors last year. Some of the major tourist destinations in the New York city are:

1. Statue of Liberty

     The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States. It was built in 1886 and it weighs 450,000 pounds. It is placed in the Liberty Island, New York City. It is one of the largest statues in the world with a height of 151 ft. from base to the torch. With the foundation and pedestal included in the measurement, the statue has a total height of 305 ft. It is one of the greatest icons of the United States and is one of the most famous symbol of freedom in the world. From the base of the statue one can have an amazing view of the harbour and the city skylines. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in New York city and it drives millions of tourists a year to the city.

 Some important information about the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York -

     Location - The Statue of Liberty is located in Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York, United States of America. 

     Timings - The timing for Statue of Liberty is from 8:30AM to 5PM. The Statue of Liberty, New York remains open all the seven days a week. The first ferry starts from the mainland ( New York) to Liberty Island at 8:30AM in the morning. And the last ferry starts at 3:30PM from the mainland to the Liberty Island. The last ferry from the Liberty Island departs at 5PM for the mainland. 

 

     How to reach the Statue of Liberty - The tourists take ferries/ cruises for the Liberty Island, Manhattan from two places in New York i.e, from Battery Park, which is located at the southern tip of Manhattan, New York City and from Liberty State Park located in the Jersey City, New Jersey. 

     Entry Charges - The cruise ticket is generally provided for both the Liberty Island and the Ellis Island together. The authorised provider of ticket is Statue City Cruises. There are a few variety of tickets issued by the Statue City Cruises to the visitors. Among them, the most popular one is the Reserve Ticket. The Reserve Ticket will give you access to the grounds of the Liberty Island and the Ellis Island. Also, the Reserve Ticket will give you access to audio tours of the Liberty and Ellis Island. And the Reserve ticket price for an adult is $19.25, for a senior person ( aged above 62 years) is $14 & for a children ( aged between 4-12 years) is $9.

     Hotels nearby - Some of the most popular and luxury hotels located near the Liberty Island are - Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial, DoubleTree by Hilton, The Wall Street Inn, Holiday Inn Manhattan-Financial, New York Marriott Downtown, Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, The Wagner Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, Conrad New York Downtown etc. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some highly popular and most frequented tourist attractions located near the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island are - Brooklyn Bridge, One World Observatory, The National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Empire State Building, Central Park etc. All these tourist attractions are located within a few kilometres from the Liberty Island, Manhattan, New York. 

2. Central Park

     The Central Park is located in the center of  Manhattan, New York. The park is spread on a sprawling 840 acres of land. The park has so many attractions such as it has central park zoo, boating and fishing  facility etc. It has a six miles long paved roads for joggers and skaters. In the winter season the park remains filled with snows and becomes an ideal destination for skaters. That is why too many skaters visit the Central Park in the winter. Anyone who is exhausted and bored out of the hectic lifestyle of the city can come to the park for relaxation and refreshment. And also, one can enjoy the aesthetic beauty of the Park. The Central Park looks really very beautiful. The park is a very popular destination among the tourists. It alone attracts millions of tourists a year to the city.

 Some important information about the Central Park, New York -

     Location - The Central Park, New York is located in Manhattan, New York City, USA. It is located in the middle or at the heart of Manhattan, New York City. Central Park's proper address is Central Park Conservancy, 14E, 60th Street, New York, NY, 10022, United States. 

     Timings - The Central Park, New York timing is 6AM-1AM.

     How to reach the Central Park, New York - The Central Park, New York can be reached by private car, bike, taxi, bus, metro etc. Some nearest metro stations to the Central Park, New York are - 72 Street Station, 81 Street ( Museum of Natural History) Station, 86 St etc. All these stations are located very close to the Central Park, New York. 

     Entry Fees - There's no entry fees for entering the Central Park, New York. Though, if you want to visit the Central Park Zoo then the entry charges will be applicable. 

     Parking - There's no dedicated parking lot inside the park for visitors/ tourists visiting the Central Park, New York. Though, you can park your vehicle at a nearby paid parking lot e.g, You can park your vehicle at Icon Parking System, Park Garage, Ipark, 160 Central Park South Garage, 200 Central Park S Garage, NYC Parking 210 Central Park South, World Parking Garage LLC etc. All these parking lots/ venues are located very close to the Central Park. Thus, you can park your vehicle at any of these parking lots without wasting much time. 

     Hotels nearby - Some of most prestigious and luxury hotels located near the Central Park, New York are - The Ritz-carlton, New York, Central Park; The Pierre, a Taj hotel, New York; JW Marriott Essex House New York; Trump International Hotel & Tower; Mandarin Oriental, New York; The Plaza - a Fairmont managed Hotel; Conrad New York Midtown; Loews Regency New York etc. All these are the exquisite 5 star super-luxury hotels located very close to the Central Park, New York. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most frequented tourist attractions located near the Central Park, New York are - Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, Museum of the City of New York, The National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the One World Observatory, American Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Bridge etc. 

3. Broadway Theater

     The Broadway show is one of the most popular and most famous tourist attractions in New York city. Broadway is simply referred to as the Broadway Theater. It is the entertainment capital of the New York city. It has a large number of theater venues along the streets of Broadway. It is the place to watch the musical hits and the classical & modern drama. The dazzling lights of the Broadway streets attracts millions of theatergoers annually. Here in the Broadway theaters, young and aspiring actors take the stage with veteran celebrities and stars from Hollywood. After all it's an amazing place of entertainment.

 Some important information about Broadway Theater -

     Location - Broadway is actually a road located in the Theater District, Midtown Manhattan, New York, United States. And along this road Broadway Theater's are located. 

     Timings - In general, the Broadway Theaters starts early in the evening and lasts till late midnight. 

     How to reach the Broadway and the Theater District, New York - You can reach the Broadway Theater or the Theater District by private car, bike, taxi, bus or by metro etc. As Broadway is a road, so there is too many bus stops along the road. Some nearest metro stations are - Times Sq - 42 st, 49 Subway station, 50 Street Station etc. 

     Entry Charges - Yeah, there is entry charges to watch the Broadway Theaters/ show. The prices starts at $30 and can go upto a few hundred US dollars depending upon various conditions. 

     Parking - There's no dedicated parking spaces in the Broadway for the Theater goers. Though, the visitors can park their vehicles at a nearby paid parking lot. For example, the visitors can park their vehicles at Broadway show parking LLC, Icon Park, Eastway Parking, LAZ Parking etc. which are located very near the Broadway Theaters. 

     Hotels nearby - Some of the most famous and luxurious hotels located near the Broadway and the Theater District are - New York Marriot Marquis, Hotel Edison, Millenium Times Square New York etc. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most famous and most frequented tourist attractions located near the Broadway are - Times Square, Central Park, American Museum of Natural History, Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, One World Observatory, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center etc. 

4. Empire State Building

     The Empire State Building is one of the iconic and the most famous buildings in the United States. It is one of the greatest landmark of the New York city. It is a skyscraper and was built back in 1931. It has a height of 381 meters and has 102 floors. It was the first building in the world to have 100 or more storeys. It  was crowned as the tallest building in the world in the year 1931 and it continued to be the tallest building in the world until 1972. Also, it was famed as the the tallest man made structure in the world from 1931 to 1967. It is currently the 5th tallest building in the United States and the 39th tallest building in the world. The building has an unique speciality, it is the only building in the entire New York city which has its own ZIP code. From the top of the Empire State Building one can have a panoramic view of the entire city of New York. Because of these vary reasons it is one of  the most visited places in New York.

 Some important information about the Empire State Building - 

     Location -  The iconic Empire State Building is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York, United States. The proper address of the Empire State Building is 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA. 

     Timings - The Empire State Building is open for visitors all seven days a week. The Empire State Building is open in between 8AM-2PM daily for the visitors. 

     How to reach the Empire State Building - The Empire State Building can be reached by car, taxi, uber, bus, metro ( subway) etc. The nearest subway ( metro) stations to the Empire State Building are -  34th Street-Penn Station, 34th Street-Herald Square Station, 33rd Street Station, 28th Street Station etc. All these subway stations are located at a walking distance from the Empire State Building, USA. 

     Entry fees - The two most widely popular tickets for visiting the Empire State Building are - First, Main Deck ( 86th floor) visit ticket. In this category, ticket price for different age groups are - for adults $42, For Senior ( persons) $40 and for Children $36. And the Second one is Top Deck ( 86th floor and 102 floor) observation/ visit ticket. In this category, the ticket prices for different age groups are as follows - for adults $72, for Senior ( persons) $70 and for Children $66.

     Parking - There's no dedicated parking lot available for visitors visiting the Empire State Building, New York. Though, the visitors can park their vehicles at a nearby paid parking lot. Some nearby parking lot to the Empire State Building are - GGMC Parking LLC, 325 5th Avenue Garage, Parking, Meyer Parking ( MP Gotham Garage) etc. 

     Hotels nearby - Some famous hotels located near the Empire State Building are - The Gregory Hotel New York, The Hotel at Fifth Avenue, Homewood Suites by Hilton New York, Courtyard by Marriot New York Manhattan, Holiday Inn New York City-Times Square etc. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - The most frequented and widely popular tourist attractions located near the Empire State Building are - The Rockfeller Center, Times Square, The Theater District and Broadway, Central Park, Madame Tussauds New York, Bryant Park etc. 

5. Times Square

     Times Square is a major financial intersection, entertainment center and a tourist destination in Manhattan, New York City. It has brightly adorned billboards and advertisements. It is one of the busiest pedestrian areas in the world. Times Square is many a times referred to as the "Cross Roads of the World","Heart of the World" and "The Center of the Universe". It is the hub of the Broadway Theaters District. It is a major center of the world's entertainment industry. The Times Square is famous for the New Year's Eve celebrations and the Ball Drop at midnight. It is the most visited tourist destination in the world, which draws nearly 50 million visitors a year.

 Some important information about the Times Square, New York -

     Location - Times Square is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA. 

     Timings -The Times Square remains open 24 hours a day. It is one of the reasons why New York is referred to as a city that never sleeps. 

     How to reach Times Square, New York - You can reach the Times Square by private Car, Uber, Taxi, Bus and by the New York Subway ( Metro). Some subway stations located near the Times Square, New York are - Times Sq - 42 st, 42 St-Bryant Park Station, 47-50 Sts-Rockfeller Ctr, 5 Avenue Bryant Park Station etc. All these stations are located at a walking distance from the Times Square, New York. 

     Entry fees - There's a no entry fees to enter the Times Square as it's a busy open market area having huge number of branded showrooms and also has numerous huge dazzling billboards. 

     Parking - There's no dedicated open parking spaces for visitors visiting the Times Square, New York. Though, the visitors can park their vehicles at a nearby paid parking lot e.g, Icon Parking, Icon Advance Parking, Meyers Parking ( MP Times Square Garage), MPG: Manhattan Parking West 45, LAZ Parking, Edison ParkFast etc. 

     Hotels nearby - Some widely popular tourist attractions located near the Times Square are - New York Marriot Marquis, Hyatt Centric Times Square New York, Millenium Times Square New York, Millenium Premium New York Times Square, Night Hotel at Times Square, W New York Times Square, Hotel Edison, Paramount, Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel etc. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most popular tourist attractions located near Times Square are - Broadway and the Theater District, Rockfeller Center, Bryant Park, Empire State Building, Madame Tussauds New York, Central Park, American Museum of Natural History etc. 

6. Rockfeller Center

     Rockfeller Center was built by Rockfeller family. It's a complex of 19 buildings which offers an amazing look at some of New York's greatest treasures. It's a major entertainment and shopping complex in the middle of Manhattan.  The buildings are home to the NBC Studios and many other major corporations including General Electrics. The main attraction of the complex is the 70 storey Rockfeller Plaza, a skyscraper which offers an amazing 360 degree view of the entire New York city from the famous Top of  the Rock Observation Deck. The complex has a skating rink at the base of the towers which is a popular attraction during the winter season. The Rockfeller Center attracts millions of tourists to it annually.

 Some important information about the Rockfeller Center, New York -

     Location - The Rockfeller Center is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York, United States. The proper address of the Rockfeller Center is 45 Rockfeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA. 

     Timings - The Rockfeller Center, New York is open for 24 hours a day. Also, it is open for all the seven days a week. 

     How to reach Rockfeller Center, New York - The Rockfeller Center can be reached by Private car, uber, taxi, bus by New York Subway ( metro). The nearest subway stations to Rockfeller Center are - 40-50 sts - Rockfeller Ctr, 5 Avenue-53 St station, 42 St-Bryant Park station, 5 Avenue-Avenue-Bryant Park station, Grand Central-42 St etc. All these subway stations are located at a few minutes walking distance from the Rockfeller Center. 

     Entry Charges - The most popular ticket for entry into the Rockfeller Center is ' The Top of the Rock Ticket'. The charges of this ticket for different age groups are - for adults $38, For senior persons ( aged above 62) $36, for children's ( aged above 6) $32, For children's aged below 6 years entry is free. 

     Parking - There are several paid parking lots available around the Rockfeller Center. For example - Rockfeller Center Parking Garage, Icon Parking, MTP parking, SP+ Parking, NYC parking @CBS building etc. All these parking lots are located at a few minutes walking distance from the Rockfeller Center, New York, United States. 

     Hotels nearby - Some famous and luxurious hotel located near the Rockfeller Center are - Radisson Hotel, New York Fifth-Avenue; The Jewel, a club Quarters hotel; Baccarat Hotel; Warwick New York; The Whitby Hotel; The Gotham Hotel NY; Cassa Hotel NY 45th Street etc. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most fous and most frequented toui attractions located near the Rockfeller Center are - The Empire State Building, Times Square, Bryant Park, Broadway and the Theater District, Central Park, Madame Tussauds New York etc. All these tourist attractions are located within a few kilometres from the Rockfeller Center. 

7. Brooklyn Bridge

     The Brooklyn Bridge is a suspension bridge located in the New York city. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world. The designer of the bridge was John Augustus Roebling. The construction of the building was started in 1869 and completed in 1883. It has a main suspension of 486.3 meters but the total length of the bridge is 1825.4 meters. It was the first steel-wire suspension bridge ever constructed in the world.  It is an absolute civil engineering icon of the city of New York. It displays one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Visitors can have a spectacular view of the bridge from the ferries and from the east side of the Manhattan.

 Some important information about the Brooklyn Bridge, New York -

     Location -  The Brooklyn Bridge is located in New York over the East River connecting Manhattan Island with Brooklyn on the Long Island, USA. 

     How to reach the Brooklyn Bridge, New York - You can the Brooklyn Bridge by private car, uber, taxi, bus etc. 

     Hotels nearby - Some of the most prestigious and luxury hotels located near the Brooklyn Bridge are - 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, New York Marriot at the Brooklyn Bridge, The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn, Mr. C Seaport, Hampton Inn Manhattan-Seaport-Financial, Hampton Inn Brooklyn/ Downtown etc. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most famous and most frequented tourist attractions located near the Brooklyn Bridge are - Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Empire Fulton Ferry, Pier 15, East River Esplanade, Manhattan Bridge, Pier 1 Playground, Squibb Park, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5, Pier 3 Greenway Terrace, National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory, Empire State Building, Rockfeller Center, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park etc. All these tourist attractions are located within a few kilometres from the Brooklyn Bridge. 

8. Fifth Avenue

     The Fifth Avenue is the luxury capital of the world. The streets of Fifth Avenue are one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world. It's an ideal location for the persons who has an intense craze for high-end luxury products. The streets are lined-up with high-end shops including designer showrooms and prestigious brand stores. The famous Apple showroom of New York City is situated here in the Fifth Avenue. The Guggenheim and The Metropolitan Museum of Arts are also situated in the Fifth Avenue. 

 Some important information about the Fifth Avenue, New York -

     Location - Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare ( street/ route) located in Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA. 

     Timings - The Fifth is open for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. So, you can visit the Fifth Avenue at any time you want. 

     How to reach the Fifth Avenue, New York - You can reach the Fifth Avenue by private car, bike, uber, taxi, bus, New York Subway etc. Major subway stations located near the Fifth Avenue are - 33 Street Station, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Bryant Park Station, 51 St, 5 Avenue-53 St Station, 47-50 Sts-Rockfeller Ctr, 57 Street, 5 Avenue Station, 59 St-Lexington Av, 77 Street Station, 96 Street Station etc. All these subway stations are located within a few hundred meters distance from the Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York, United States. 

     Parking - There's no free parking spaces for visitors to park their vehicles in Fifth Avenue. Though, there are multiple paid parking lots are available near the Fifth Avenue, New York. Some of these parking lots are - Icon parking, ABM Parking, Impark ( parking), NYC Parking 785 Garage Corp, 652 Madison Ave Parking, Sp+ parking, MPG: Parking ( Manhattan Garage), 950 5th Ave Parking, Icon parking system etc. All these parking lots are located at a walking distance from the Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA. 

     Hotels nearby - Some ultra-luxury hotels located near the Fifth Avenue are - The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue; Andaz 5th Avenue - a concept by Hyatt; The Plaza - a Fairmont managed hotel; 1 Hotel Central Park,  The Pierre, a Taj Hotel, New York etc. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some most frequented and widely popular tourist attractions located near the Fifth Avenue are - The Empire State Building, Rockfeller Center, Times Square, Broadway and The Theater District, Central Park, Solomon R Guggenheim Museum etc. 

9. September 11 Memorial and Museum

     The National September 11 Memorial is built on the ground where once the famous twin World Trade Centers Stood. It is made in honor to the 3000 peoples who had lost their life in the tragic incident of 9/11. Two pools are made on the ground of the former twin World Trade Centers, where water flows relentlessly downwards. Both of these two pools are surrounded by trees. Each pool is spread across one acres of land. These are the largest man made waterfalls in the United States. The 9/11 Memorial Museum is situated between the two pools. It displays artifacts, photos and videos presenting the story of 9/11 as well as the aftermath and impacts.

 Some important information about the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, New York -

     Location - The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is located in Manhattan, New York City, United States. The proper address of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is 180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007, USA. 

     Timings - The 9/11 Memorial and Museum remains open all the seven days a week from 10AM in the morning to 5PM in the evening. 

     How to reach the September 11 Memorial and Museum, New York - The 9/11 Memorial and Museum can be reached by private car, bike, uber, taxi, bus, New York Subway etc. The nearest New York subway stations are - WTC Cortlandt, Cortlandt St, Fulton St, World Trade Center ( Station), Rector Street etc. All these subway stations are located at a few minutes walking distance from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, New York, USA. 

     Entry fees - There's basically two popular kinds of tickets available for entry into the 9/11 Memorial and Museum - Museum Admission, Family Pass. In Museum Admission tickets, prices for each person of different age groups are as follows - for adults $26, Young adults ( aged between 13-17 years) $20, Youth ( 7-12 years) $15, Senior ( aged 65+ years) $20. And the family pass costs $82.

     Parking - There's no dedicated parking lot for visitors to park their vehicles in the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. But there are several paid parking lots available near the museum, where the visitors can opt to park their vehicles. Some parking lots located near the Muse are - Battery Garage Parking, Icon Parking, Sp+ Parking etc. All these parking lots are located at a walking distance from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, New York, USA. 

     Hotels nearby - Some of the most famous and luxury hotels located near the 9/11 Memorial and Museum are - World Center Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel New York, Residence Inn by Marriot New York, Millenium Hilton New York Downtown, Conrad New York Downtown, New York Marriot Downtown etc. All these hotels are located at a walking distance from the 9/11 Memorial and Mui, New York, USA. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most famous and widely popular tourist attractions located near the 9/11 Memorial and Museum are - One World Observatory, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockfeller Center, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge etc. All these tourist attractions are located  within a few kilometres from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. 

10. High Line

     The High Line was earlier a railway line and it's now transformed into a public park. It is situated in the west side of Manhattan. It is like a hanging garden as it is totally situated above the ground and it has a height similar to that of a three storey tall buildings. It is located above the city streets and is used as an urban walking trail. A different variety of plants have been planted on the sides of the lines to give it a natural look and several glass railings has been used in it to make it more attractive. The High Line park is an excellent place for relaxation and refreshment. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New York City.

 Some important information about High Line, New York -

     Location - The High Line is located in Manhattan, New York City, USA. The proper address is New York, NY 10011, United States of America. 

     Timings - The timings for entry into the High Line Park are as follows - On Weekdays ( from Monday to Friday) opens at 7AM in the morning and closes at 9PM in the evening. And on Weekends ( Saturday and Sunday), the High Line Park opens at 9AM and closes at 9PM.

     How to reach High Lane, New York - You can reach High Line, New York by private car, bike, uber, taxi, bus, New York subway etc. Some nearest New York subway stations to High Line are - 34 St - Hudson Yards, 14 St/ Av, 23 Street, 34 St - Penn Station etc. All these subway stations are located at a few minutes walking distance from the High Line, New York, USA. 

     Entry fees - Entry is free to High Line, New York i.e, it is open to public for free. But, there's one condition; On the weekdays ( from Monday to Friday), there's no need to book tickets for entry into the High Line. But, on the weekends, you need to book tickets in advance for entry into the High Line, though the ticket will be free. 

     Parking - There is no dedicated parking lot available for visitors to park their vehicles in High Line. Though, the visitors can park their vehicles at a nearby paid parking lot. Some examples of nearby parking lots are - Edison ParkFast, 169 10th Ave Parking, MPG: Manhattan Parking Chelsea, Park-it 249 Parking Corp., 530 W 30th St Parking, 552 W 30th St Garage etc. 

All these parking lots are located at a few minutes walking distance from the High Line, New York, USA.

     Hotels nearby - Some high-end luxury hotels located near the High Line, New York are - The Standard, High Line; Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC, The Maritime Hotel, The High Line Hotel  etc. 

     Nearby tourist attractions - Some of the most popular tourist attractions located near the High Line, New York are - City Sightseeing New York, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Whitney Museum of American Art, Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, 14th Street Park, Madame Tussauds New York, Empire State Building, Times Square, Broadway etc. All these tourist attractions are located within a few kilometres from the High Line, New York, United States.