....more What to do in the Big Apple

...continuing our blog with suggestions for what you should do and see when visiting New York.

The Statue of Liberty must be one of the most recognisable structures in the world.  The statue was a gift from the people of France to the citizens of the USA, and was dedicated in 1886. It's only possible to access by boat. It is possible to book in advance to go all the way to the crown, but it's only for the strong as there are 377 steps to climb.  Access to the pedestal can also be booked in advance.

Ellis Island is the place where 40% of Americans can trace their ancestry where between 1892 & 1954 over 12 million new immigrants were processed.  Obviously the island is only accessible by boat, and along with the Statue of Liberty is managed by the National Park Service.

Covering 265 acres, the Bronx Zoo is the largest urban wildlife preserve in the United States.  On display are elephants, giraffes, zebra and lions, as well as gorillas and penguins. The zoo is open 7 days a week.

Manhattan's Metropolitan Museum of Art houses nearly 2 million works of art spanning more than 5000 years, and is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world.

Collections range from the splendours of ancient Egypt to the recently opened American wing.

Who can fail to recognise the iconic Brooklyn Bridge that links Manhattan and Brooklyn. When it was opened in 1883 it was the world's longest suspension bridge.  Since then it has been seen in many movies and television shows, immediately known as being in New York.

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What to do in the Big Apple

When we think about visiting the USA, a trip of New York must surely be high up on anyone's list of places to visit.

With so many imported TV programs being part of our regular viewing, perhaps we already feel that we know the Big Apple. But do we really?

We've put together a list of some of the sites and attractions in New York City that we believe are worthy of your consideration.

There can't be many buildings in the world as immediately recognisable as the Empire State Building.  Although since it was built it has subsequently been dwarfed by newer upstarts, in many peoples minds it is still a must see attraction.

Empire State Building

It may seem incongruous that one of the busiest cities in the world has room for a huge park, but New York does - Central Park

Completed in 1873, Central Park occupies 843 acres, and contains an urban oasis of trees, gardens, rolling meadows, arches and sculptures. The Park has many entrances, so you're almost certain to be near one from whichever of the five boroughs your are approaching.

Central Park

New York's Chinatown has a unique character, and may be familiar to you having appeared in many movies. Enjoy the great shopping and eating opportunities.

Chinatown

The 9/11 memorial is bound to touch most of us who were alive on that terrible day and watched the events unfolding.  

9/11 memorial

Another location familiar to many from the movies is Time Square that comes to life after dark with its huge illuminated billboards and thoroughfares to theatreland and Broadway.

Time Square

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