Each year millions of visitors travel to New York City making it the top US tourist destination. Home to countless landmarks, New York is a world leader in practically every category: fashion, food, art, theater, finance, business, diplomacy, dance, music, film, television, architecture, sports. Founded as a trading post in 1624, this thriving metropolis has become a benchmark for cities around the world.
Tourists will find more sights than can possibly be seen in one visit. In addition to iconic structures such as the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building, New York is home to cultural venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Broadway theater district. The city is also home to some of the finest museums in the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim Museum.
New York offers some of the best shopping in the world, from omnipresent souveneir stands to designer boutiques and flagship stores for some of the world’s leading retailers. The city is also known for its incredible food, from hot dog carts to world-class restaurants featuring top chefs from around the globe and an endless variety of ethnic cuisines. Here you’ll find fabulous five star New York hotels and some of the hottest nightclubs in the world.
Other stops to include on a visit to the Big Apple include Central Park, Times Square, and Rockefeller Center. Sports fans can visit Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden or schedule a trip to coincide with the US Open Tennis Tournament. Time permitting, add a visit to Coney Island, Greenwich Village, or tour the United Nations Headquarters.