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30 Best Places to Visit in New York

Various tourist destination locations in ANew York are known for their natural beauty, especially beautiful islands and beaches. However, there are also a number of historical locations that you can visit here. Here are 30 of the best tourist destinations in New York that we recommend!

1. Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty can also be an exciting tourist spot to visit if you are looking for a famous tourist attraction in America. This statue is a gift given by the French to America. This female figure, which symbolizes the Roman goddess Libertas illustrates two meanings, namely freedom and a way to welcome people from abroad who come. The height of this statue is 93 meters. This statue on Liberty Island is a must-visit tourist spot in New York City. In 2016, the Statue of Liberty Museum was built, which features a theater. From there, visitors can see the Statue of Liberty from a height.

2. Empire State

One of the famous buildings in America is the Empire State Building in New York. You can go up to the 86th floor and enter the observatory deck for a panoramic view of all of New York City. You can come to the Empire State Building during the day or at night. Of course, the two times have their uniqueness. At night, you can see the view of New York City with sparkling lights that decorate and are instagramable. The height of the Empire State Building reaches 381 meters, which, when measured to the end, can reach 443 meters. The building, which has 102 floors, was the tallest in the world for 40 years.

3. Times Square

Still traveling around tourist attractions in New York, there is one area that is never empty called Times Square. You may have heard of the name because it is known for having many Broadway theaters, theaters, and electronic billboards that often appear in films. You can do lots of things here, such as shopping, experiencing a typical New York atmosphere, or looking at a billboard. Some of the hits and must-visit spots in Times Square include Madame Tussauds and Ripley's Believe It or Not! Even at night, Times Square is never empty. You can do several activities at night, such as watching Broadway shows, playing bowling, watching comedy shows, and many others.

4. Fifth Avenue

Do you like shopping? The Fifth Avenue area is heaven! This tourist spot in New York has outlets that sell almost all the famous brands in the world. This area is also surrounded by magnificent skyscrapers that captivate the eye, especially at sunset.

5. Central Park

Enjoying autumn with your lover or family in this huge city park is a very romantic thing. It is enough to take a leisurely walk to feel the fallen leaves hitting our shoulders while gazing at the calm lake water as if it sucks us into the world of poetry. Central Park is located next to Fifth Avenue. This tourist spot in New York is also suitable for family tourist destinations.

6. Brooklyn Bridge

There is also a bridge that is no less famous in New York than the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the Brooklyn Bridge. This bridge is the oldest suspension bridge in the United States. At night, this hit tourist destination will be bathed in fantastic and very instagramable lights. Around the bridge, there are benches to enjoy the beautiful river view.

7. 9/11 Memorial

The September 11 tragedy that shook the world is still a very lasting impression on New Yorkers. The area where the former twin towers of the WTC that collapsed were hit by a terrorist plane is now a memorial named the 9/11 Memorial. This famous tourist destination is not to be missed when you visit New York.

8. Museum Modern of Art

Tourist attractions in New York are indeed diverse. One of the places that must be visited is the Modern Museum of Art. This hits tourist attraction is a museum that contains a collection of works of art, architectural designs, two & three-dimensional paintings, photography, and illustrations. About 300 thousand book collections consist of books on science, history, and art.

9. Bronx Zoo

It's incomplete if you are on vacation in New York City without visiting the city zoo, the Bronx Zoo, located in the middle of New York City. This is because the Bronx Zoo has a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna worldwide. Bronx Zoo has ​​about 170 hectares and collects around 6000 animals from various countries, making it suitable for children's tourism.

10. Chelsea Market

Another must-visit tourist spot in New York is the Chelsea Market. This tourist attraction is located in the former National Biscuit Company factory complex. At Chelsea Market, you can buy a variety of knick-knacks and various snacks and snacks typical of New York City.

11. Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the largest and best art museums in the world. The museum has a collection of more than two million art dating works dating back 5000 years from around the world. The museum's collection includes art from classical antiquity and ancient Egypt, paintings, sculptures, and European artists.

12. Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings in New York. There is an observation deck on top of the building to see the atmosphere of New York City. Here, you also enjoy various historical places, tall buildings, radio studios, and so on. This tourist spot is perfect for family tourism.

13. High Line

You can visit the High Line for those of you who want to enjoy the green atmosphere in New York. This famous tourist spot is an open park built on a 2.33 kilometer stretch of a freight train bridge. Here, you can enjoy views of New York City and the Hudson River. Are you interested in coming to the High Line?

14. Battery Park

Battery Park is one of the must-visit tourist attractions in New York. This 10-hectare park, located on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, was founded in 1994.

15. Lower East Side

The Lower East Side is an area in New York that borders Chinatown. This area has now turned into a settlement for immigrants and workers. Tourist destinations in this area that can be visited include a new museum, a contemporary art institute, and the Side Tenement Museum, located beside the Lower East.

16. Bryant Park

Better known as Manhattan Square, Bryant Park is a popular tourist destination in New York. The park is usually filled with free events, gardens, and places to eat. This park is also close to the New York Public Library.

17. Washington Square Park

Being one of the most famous parks in New York, Washington Square Park has ​​about 9.75 hectares and is located between various meetings and cultural activities. Here, there are different recreational areas, such as fountains and fantastic architecture, making it suitable for children's tours.

18. Wall Street

Wall Street is an area in Manhattan which is the economic center of New York. Wall Street is synonymous with the stock and financial markets and is home to central banks' offices and the world's largest stock exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Apart from the NYSE, there is also the NASDAQ. Here, you can join the New York City City Tour to get around the area.

19.Chinatown

As in other countries, New York also has a Chinatown, you know! In this city, there are six Chinese ethnic settlements, one of which is in Manhattan. Like Chinatown in other areas, Chinatown in New York also has the scenery and atmosphere of a Chinese village with the color of signs, shops, etc. There are attractions in Manhattan's Chinatown that are a must-visit, such as the Church of Transfiguration, Lin Zexu, and the Confucius statue, as well as food tours.

20. Staten Island Ferry

Want to enjoy traveling around New York by boat? The Staten Island Ferry is the choice! This ship sails from Manhattan to Staten Island. This boat ride will give you a fantastic experience with views of New York City.

21. American National History Museum

The American National History Museum is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. The museum is located in a complex consisting of 27 interconnected buildings and has 45 exhibition halls, one planetarium, and one library room. Here, you can see a wide variety of excellent specimens, consisting of categories of plants, humans, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, and so on.

22. The Broadway Show

New York City is the right choice for you to watch broadway. Visiting Broadway shows is one of the go-to destinations for families when it comes to New York. Various shows such as The Phantom of The Opera have also been aired.

23. Greenwich Village

Manhattan is a busy area, as is the Greenwich Village area. In this area, some settlements are always used as the backdrop for instagramable photos for tourists. This settlement is not open to the public because New York University manages it. However, you can still walk around inside, which is decorated with shades of red brick.

24. Toynbee Tiles

When walking around New York streets, don't forget to look down as there are unique tiles randomly arranged by someone. Called Toynbee Tiles, they have been on the asphalt of New York streets since the 1980s. Most of the tiles are inscribed with political messages, but no one knows who fed them.

25. Taman Atap Rockefeller Center

Thousands of people visit the Rockefeller Center Building every day, but not everyone can enter the rooftop garden. Guests from events held there can only see art deco style, this garden.

26. Doyers aisle

In an action film set in New York, there must be a chase scene in the Doyers alley located in Chinatown. The hallway was not made in the studio but located in Doyers. Here, you can have fun taking pictures because of the Instagramable location.

27. Atlantic City

Not far from New York City, you can go to New Jersey. There are tourist destinations in New Jersey that must be visited, namely Atlantic City. This area is famous for the Boardwalk or walking area along the 4 miles. Here, you can play at the Steel Pier amusement park, ride a bicycle or tram while looking at the sea view, take a walk to the aquarium, also see the autographs of celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and Entrance to The Stars.

28. Liberty State Park

This park overlooking New York Bay is a place dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust. There is an iron wall 64 meters long containing the names of victims of the September 11 incident. Liberty State Park is also equipped with a picnic, cycling, and kayaking area, making it perfect for family outings.

29. Princenton

Tourist attractions in New Jersey that you can visit are Princeton. In this small town, you can take a tour through Princeton University and visit the historic Princeton Battlefield State Park, a place that was once the American army's battle site against the British.

30. Harlem

Harlem is an area dominated by black immigrant and afro American communities and is also an Instagramable location. One instagramable place is the historical Harlem Renaissance house. Not only that, but Harlem also has various unique cultural elements that are a shame to miss, such as the Apollo Theater, museums, and many more.