NEW YORK CITY
“You’ll feel the excitement the minute you arrive! Entertainment, the arts, museums, major-league baseball, shopping, park activities, festivals, foodie tours - whatever your interest, you’ll find the best of everything here. With so much to see and do, your next trip to New York City is as thrilling as your first!” - iloveny.com
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New York City has five boroughs - Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island - each offering its own unique experience to visitors.
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The City’s skyline is unlike any other in the world. To get the best view of NYC, head to the Empire State Building. Take an elevator ride up to the observation deck on the 86th floor and let the views do the talking.
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If you want the Empire State Building to be in your view, go to the Top of the Rock at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
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Both the Empire State Building and the Top of the Rock offer amazing views at night.
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You may be overwhelmed when you go to Times Square, but experiencing this world-famous site is a must-do for any visitor.
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Ride the indoor ferris wheel at Times Square’s Toys “R” Us.
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Also located in Times Square is Madame Tussauds, where you can take a picture with wax celebrities.
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Seeing a show on Broadway is an unforgettable experience.
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Grab a bite to eat along Restaurant Row, conveniently located next to Times Square.
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843 acres in the heart of Manhattan is home to Central Park - the centerpiece of the City’s public parks system.
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Must-see attractions in Central Park include the Central Park Zoo, Belvedere Castle, the Friedsam Memorial Carousel, Sheep Meadow and the Great Lawn.
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Museum Mile is home to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Neue Galerie, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the National Academy Museum & School, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, the Jewish Museum, the Museum of the City of New York and El Museo del Barrio.
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Just across from Central Park, the massive American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space offer surreal experiences.
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Visit the City’s oldest museum, the New York Historical Society.
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Midtown’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is home to some of the world’s most important contemporary artworks.
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Take the Staten Island Ferry to the Empire State Building - New York City’s most recognizable landmark.
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The nearby Ellis Island Immigration Museum pays tribute to generations of immigrants seeking a better life in America.
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Walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
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Any sports fan should visit Yankee Stadium - home to the New York Yankees - and take a tour of “The House That Ruth Built.”
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Flushing Meadows Corona Park showcases the Queens Museum, Queens Zoo, New York Hall of Science, Queens Botanical Garden and Queens Theatre.
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Lower Manhattan, the fast-paced home of Wall Street, is an exciting place to visit.
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Visit the Skyscraper Museum, the Museum of Jewish Heritage and Battery Park in Downtown Manhattan.
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Also in Manhattan is Stone Street (a cobblestone thoroughfare) where you can drink and dine at a number of bars and delicious restaurants.
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The 9/11 Memorial is located in the Memorial Plaza and features more than 400 trees, waterfalls that flow into two large reflecting pools, and provides a sanctuary for quiet contemplation.
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The 9/11 museum is located beneath the Memorial Plaza and houses exhibitions with artifacts, pictures, videos and accounts of that day from people from around the world.
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Explore beautiful Prospect Park, Brooklyn’s only remaining natural forest, and Prospect Park Lake.
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Prospect Park attractions include Lefferts Historic House, the Prospect Park Zoo and the Prospect Park Bandshell.
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Near Prospect Park you’ll find the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Brooklyn Museum and the gorgeous main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.
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There’s no adequate way to describe New York City’s nightlife, but there is something for everyone, no matter what kind of experience you’re looking for.
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The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is the mecca of New York City’s performing arts scene.
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Catch a show at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, where the famous Amateur Night is sure to be a memorable experience.
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B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, Highline Ballroom and Irving Plaza are just some of the many concert venues that host both rising and multiplatinum artists.
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In the Lower East Side and Williamsburg you’ll find every kind of bar that exists, from classy lounges, to dive bars, to dance clubs.
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Comedy clubs in NYC are a popular nighttime attraction, with famous comedians often making unexpected appearances.
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NYC is a shopping paradise with its countless stores, boutiques, pop-up shops, vintage havens and designer showrooms.
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Upper East Side, Midtown West, Midtown East, SoHo, the Financial District, Madison Avenue, and most importantly, Fifth Avenue are the best places to shop in the City.
Corporate Events
As the world’s number one place for business and pleasure, New York City can’t be topped when it comes to energy, diversity and attractions.
Easily accessible from anywhere in the world, the City is projected to have 102,000 total hotel rooms by 2015, and is home to 24,000 restaurants.
From Radio City Music Hall to Ellis Island, the City’s venues are plentiful, beautiful, unlike any others in the world and perfect for your group or event.
Student Interests
Public Colleges & Universities:
Baruch College
Brooklyn College
City College
City University of New York
College of Staten Island
CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique & Interdisciplinary Studies
Hunter College
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Lehman College
Medgar Evers College
New York City College of Technology
Queens College
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
William E. Macaulay Honors College
York College
Private Colleges & Universities:
Adelphi University
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Barnard College
Columbia University
Cooper Union
Fordham University
Manhattan College
New York Institute of Technology
New York University
Pace University
Pratt Institute
St. John’s University
The College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Juilliard School
The New School
The School of Visual Arts
Wagner College
Yeshiva University
Community Colleges:
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Bronx Community College
Guttman Community College
Hostos Community College
Kingsborough Community College
LaGuardia Community College
Queensborough Community College
Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:
New York City Skyline + George Washington Bridge by Anthony Quintano • New York City View by Claudia Dal Ceredo • Central Park by Steve Jurvetson • Times Square by MK Feeney • View from Rockefeller by davejdoe • Manhattan by photophilde • Headers: East Midtown Skyline by Dimitry B.