New York (also referred to as "New York City", "NYC", or just "the City"), the biggest city in the United States, lies at the mouth of the Hudson River in the southern most part of the state, which is part of the Mid-Atlantic region of the USA. New York City consists of five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island), which are five separate counties. Each borough has a unique culture—each could be a large city in its own right. Within each borough individual neighborhoods—some only a few blocks in size—have personalities lauded in music and film. Where you live, work, and play in New York says something to New Yorkers about who you are.
At the center of New York City sits the borough of Manhattan, a long, narrow island nestled in a natural harbor. It is separated from The Bronx on the north east by the Harlem River (actually a tidal strait); from Queens and Brooklyn to the east and south by the East River (also a tidal strait); and from the State of New Jersey to the west and north by the Hudson River. (Staten Island lies to the south west, across Upper New York Bay). In Manhattan, the terms “uptown” and “north” mean in the direction of the Bronx, north east on the compass, while “downtown” and “south” mean in the direction of the Battery, to the south west. The term “the city” may refer either to New York City as a whole, or to Manhattan alone, depending on the context. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens are sometimes referred to as "the outer boroughs".
The landmarks of New York City are: Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Plaza; Top of the Rock, Rockfeller Plaza, The United Nations, Empire State Building, World Trade Center Site, New York Stock Exchange, New York Public Library.
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New York City Attractions and Activities
Attractions
Museums and Galleries
Brooklyn Museum of Art. The Cloisters. Guggenheim. Museum of Sex. Museum of Modern Art(MoMA). Metropolitan Museum of Art. Madame Tussauds (New York City's branch of the famous London wax museum). PS1 Contemporary Art Center. Whitney Museum of American Art Contemporary American art. American Museum of Natural History in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (Museum at FIT). New York Hall of Science.
Parks
Though the image many people have of Manhattan is endless skyscrapers and packed sidewalks, the city also boasts numerous lovely parks, ranging from small squares to the 850-acre Central Park, and there are worthwhile parks in every borough. From the views of the New Jersey Palisades from Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, to the grand Pelham Bay Park in The Bronx, and the famous Flushing Meadow Park in Corona, Queens, site of the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, there is more than enough to keep any visitor busy. And almost any park is a great spot to rest, read, or just relax and watch the people streaming past.
Entertainment
Theater and Performing Arts: New York boasts an enormous amount and variety of theatrical performances. These shows usually fall into one of three categories: Broadway, Off-Broadway, or Off-Off-Broadway.Broadway refers to the shows near Times Square that usually play to theaters of 500 seats or more. You can enjoy the performances at Brooklyn Academy of Music(BAM), Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera at Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center, Radio City Music Hall.
Film: New York is one of the world's greatest film cities, home to a huge number of theaters playing independent and repertory programs. As many films premiere in New York, you can often catch a moderated discussion with the director or cast after the show. In addition to the more than 15 commercial multiplexes located throughout the city, some of the more intriguing New York film options include: Film Forum 209 West Houston Street, American Museum of the Moving Image 35th Ave and 36th Street, Angelika Film Center, Anthology Film Archives, Film Society at Lincoln Center Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center, MoMA, New York Film Festival at Lincoln Cente (October), Tribeca Film Festival.
Activities
Walking Tours Manhattan: Immerse yourself in an eco-friendly walking tour of the city's unique neighborhoods, each with its own style and energy. Walking Tours Manhattan is the best way to travel green and travel clean.
Festivals and Events
Parades : New York City hosts many parades, street festivals and outdoor pageants. The most famous ones are:
New York's Village Halloween Parade (October 31). Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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