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New York City - Landmarks

 

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Manhattan Skyline
Ranked #1 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #2 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Observation Decks/ Towers; Lookouts

The Top of the Rock Observation Decks only re-opened late 2005. This is nowhere near as crowded as the Empire State Building. Initially opened in 1933, it consisted of the 69th... more »

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Ranked #3 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Public Transportation Systems; Scenic Railroads
Owner description: Opened in 1913, and one of America's busiest terminals, Grand Central boasts a wide array of shops and restaurants to serve... more » Owner description: Opened in 1913, and one of America's busiest terminals, Grand Central boasts a wide array of shops and restaurants to serve the more than 500,000 travelers who pass through every day. « less
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Ranked #4 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest

Rockefeller Center, home to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, offers shopping, dining and attractions. The attractions include the NBC Studio Tour and the Rink at Rockefeller... more »

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Ranked #5 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Historic Sites
Owner description: The National September 11 Memorial is a place of remembrance honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks of... more » Owner description: The National September 11 Memorial is a place of remembrance honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The 9/11 Memorial consists of two massive pools set within the original footprints of the Twin Towers with 30-foot waterfalls cascading down their sides. The nearly 3,000 names of the men, women, and children killed in the attacks are inscribed into bronze parapets surrounding the twin Memorial pools. This national tribute, located at the heart of the World Trade Center, also gives visitors the unique opportunity to witness the rebuilding taking place around them—including the construction of 1 World Trade Center, which will be the tallest building in the United States. Although free to visit, advance passes for a specific date and time are required. Visitor passes, including same-day passes, can be reserved on the Memorial website. « less
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Ranked #6 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings
This Art Deco masterpiece is actually no longer the property of the auto manufacturer.
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Ranked #7 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Please note: the Statue of Liberty will reopen to the public on July 4, 2013. Liberty Island is currently closed due to... more » Owner description: Please note: the Statue of Liberty will reopen to the public on July 4, 2013. Liberty Island is currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986. (The statue and island are both temporarily closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy.) « less
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Ranked #8 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers
Owner description: One of the most famous and storied buildings in the world boasts an 86th-floor observatory with spectacular views of New York... more » Owner description: One of the most famous and storied buildings in the world boasts an 86th-floor observatory with spectacular views of New York City and beyond. « less
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Ranked #9 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings
This Daniel Burnham design got its moniker because, as you might guess, it resembles an iron.
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Ranked #10 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Fountains
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Ranked #11 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Shops; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Street famous for its fabulous (and pricey) stores and boutiques.
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Ranked #12 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Historic Sites; Monuments/ Statues
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Ranked #13 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighbourhoods
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Ranked #14 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: "Classes/Workshops"
Owner description: NYC Spark your Creativity is an urban photo adventure & workshop with a concentration on boosting creativity. The experience... more » Owner description: NYC Spark your Creativity is an urban photo adventure & workshop with a concentration on boosting creativity. The experience gets you off the grid to see NYC with fresh eyes while learning how to better use your equipment -- Dslr, point and shoot, or iPhoneography. Alongside a pro photographer and seasoned New Yorker -- you are guided on an adventure to a myriad of classic and unprecedented locations in the greatest city in the world to digitally capture your New York. « less
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Ranked #15 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Observatories/ Planetariums; Architectural Buildings
A dizzying virtual tour of the universe (from the comfort of your seat) is just one of the exhibits at the Rose.
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Ranked #16 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Ranked #17 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #18 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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Ranked #19 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Landmark structure built in 1929, the building served as the Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Building before General Electric... more » Owner description: Landmark structure built in 1929, the building served as the Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Building before General Electric leased it for its missile and spacecraft division from the 1960s to the early 1990s. « less
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Ranked #20 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Originally a residential area, this square has become one of the more important in New York history. It has become a prime... more » Owner description: Originally a residential area, this square has become one of the more important in New York history. It has become a prime location for many businesses and major buildings. « less
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Ranked #21 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings; Shopping centres; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Parks; Museums
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Ranked #22 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #23 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Monuments/ Statues
Located in Central Park, this statue usually has children climbing all over it.
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Ranked #24 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #25 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Bridges
This major bridge opened in 1909 linking Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Ranked #26 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Ranked #27 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Built in 1842 on the site of the first U.S. Capitol, this museum features items related to George Washington's inauguration,... more » Owner description: Built in 1842 on the site of the first U.S. Capitol, this museum features items related to George Washington's inauguration, the Bill of Rights and old Federal Hall. « less
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Ranked #28 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Bridges
Major bridge over the Hudson River that connects New York and New Jersey.
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Ranked #29 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Architectural Buildings
F. W. Woolworth funded this elaborate design on his own dime - and nickel.
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Ranked #30 of 89 Landmarks in New York City
Category: Historic Sites
A great-columned edifice; as much a post office as a monument to the vocation of postal carrier.
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