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New York Greenwich Village
The zigzagging streets and charming brownstones of the West Village have a far more laid back atmosphere than most neighborhoods in the city. The center of New York's gay and student communities lies here, with a variety of funky shopping and nightlife including jazz, rock and dance clubs, restaurants, bars and cafés. By the early 1900s, the Village had fully established itself as the center of radical thinking in the United States. Famous reformers, artists and intellectuals all gathered here, and many still do. Do not miss a visit to Washington Square Park.

New York Washington Square Park

This Greenwich Village park is popular with students and residents. It is one of the few green spots in the area. At the northern end of the park is a triumphal arch, built to honor George Washington becoming president of the United States in 1789. The area was home to artists and writers, including Henry James, Edith Wharton and Edward Hopper; many lived in the still intact row houses across from the northern end of the park. Other parts of the park are surrounded by the campus of New York University.

New York Yacht Club
Opened in 1901, this clubhouse is located on property donated by business tycoon Commodore J. Pierpont Morgan. The beaux-arts building features a limestone facade with large bay windows resembling sterns of ships. The Model Room is home to over 1,500 models of yachts dating from the 1940s, and The Grill Room restaurant displays an extensive collection of sailing prints. Although this building was declared a historic landmark in 1979, it remains a private club. Visitors are not permitted unless accompanied by a club member.

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
This wonderful New York City resource has been under renovation for two years, but it is scheduled to reopen on Oct. 15, 2001. In the meantime, the collection has been circulating at other branch locations. Once re-opened, the library will house a tremendous collection of historic recordings, videotapes, autographed manuscripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, press clippings, programs and theatrical posters. The library will be adding evening hours, but the exact hours of operation have not been determined yet.

New York Empire State Building

The majestic Empire State Building was completed in 1931 as the world's tallest building. It is now only the fourth highest in the world, but it remains as impressive as ever. At night the building is lit up, with special colors displayed on holidays.

The cost is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 5 to 11, and free for children 4 and under. Tickets can be purchased online through the Empire State Building's website or in the building's lobby. The observatory is open 365 days a year.

New York Federal Hall
A bronze statue of George Washington welcomes visitors to historic Federal Hall on Wall Street. It is located on the site of Washington's swearing in to the United States presidency in 1789. The present building was erected in 1834-1842 to house the United States Custom House. It is one of the best examples of classical architecture surviving in the city. Today, it holds an interactive exhibition relating to the United States Constitution. A copy of the Bill of Rights is also on display. Admission is free.

New York Penn Station
This major transportation hub sits under Madison Square Garden. Penn Station accommodates Amtrak, the Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit railroad lines, not to mention a major subway station. Not surprisingly, it can get overwhelmingly crowded, especially at rush hour. The original 1910 Pennsylvania Station was a splendid beaux-arts building complete with a glass roof, marble floors and a resplendent lobby; tragically, it was demolished to make way for the new Madison Square Garden.

New York Central Park

Right in the heart of Manhattan stands this oasis of rolling pastures and gardens, stretching from Midtown to Harlem. It was created in 1857 by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux. These days walkers, rollerbladers, bikers and joggers compete for space. Lovers meet at Bethseda Fountain on Bethseda Terrace. To the north, others wonder at the mystery of Belvedere Castle. Nearby is the Delacorte Theater, where you can watch plays in the summer. Across the park lies a charming zoo, and children of all ages love the restored carousel.

New York City Hall
Set in the middle of its own park, City Hall has been the seat of city government since 1812. It was designed by American John McComb and French immigrant Joseph Mangin. At the time of construction, the rear was not marbled—it was believed that New York City would stretch no further to the north, and no one would notice the back of the building. Time was to prove otherwise, and in 1954 the rear was retouched and the interior refurbished.

The building, which traditionally was open to the public, has been closed by the current administration. Depending on who is elected mayor next, it may be reopened—some of the candidates have promised to do so.

New York Carnegie Hall

On the opening night of this famous music house, Tchaikovsky conducted and New York's elite waited in line to enter. Carnegie Hall quickly became an international Mecca of classical music, attracting the brightest stars from Bernstein to Toscanini. Today, over a hundred years later, top orchestras and more modern music share this venue. The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa and Frank Sinatra have all headlined here. Many musicians claim it has the best acoustics in the world. Tours are available during the day. Call for information.

New York Chrysler Building

Completed in 1930, this towering edifice was the first construction project to rise higher than the Eiffel Tower. This leadership was to be short-lived, however, as the Empire State Building was built 1,048 feet taller only a few months later. The Chrysler Building still holds people's interest both culturally and architecturally, however. Walter Chrysler commissioned its construction in honor of his success in the automobile industry, which is reflected in its flamboyant art deco style—for example, sculptures of cars are carved into the brickwork.

New York Staten Island Ferry
This is undoubtedly New York City's best free ride. The 25-minute one-way trip across New York Harbor should give you ample opportunity to see such nearby sites as the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan's skyscrapers. The fare for the ferry, which runs every 20 to 30 minutes, actually went down from 50 cents a few years ago. During rush hour, it is filled with Staten Island residents going to or from work in Manhattan.

New York Statue Of Liberty

The famous Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy around the world. With a torch and a book in her hands, Lady Liberty has welcomed immigrants and visitors for over a century. Created by Frenchmen Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue was a gift from France to the United States. Liberty Island grounds only are currently open; the statue, museum and crown are closed—with no immediate reopening date. Admission: Round trip ferry tickets are USD10 for adults, USD8 for seniors, and USD4 for children 3-17, under 3 free.

New York St Patricks Cathedral

This massive cathedral, situated across from Rockefeller Center on Fifth Avenue, is the largest Catholic cathedral in the United States. With its two soaring 330-foot spires, it is also one of the city's most spectacular architectural sights. Construction on the neo-gothic structure was begun in 1850 and completed in 1878. Inside, it boasts a seating capacity of 2,500, numerous altars and stained glass windows, and a giant organ with over 7,300 pipes. Services are held throughout the day, and many New Yorkers stop in for a moment of serenity in their otherwise hectic days.

New York Botanical Garden
Covering 250 acres, the gardens are a blend of rocks, waterfalls, hills, rivers, woods, ponds, plants, and of course flowers. There is also an interactive spot for children. The property is not only beautiful, it also a National Landmark. The recently restored Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, housing the exhibit A World of Plants, is a Victorian-era glass house. Grounds admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and students, $1 for children 2 to 12. Cash only.

New York World Financial Center
This modern complex features office towers, as well as a shopping plaza and dining complex inside, and a marina overlooking the Hudson River. Located across the street from the former site of the World Trade Center, the World Financial Center sustained major damage when the twin towers were destroyed by terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001. Designed by architect Cesar Pelli and first opened in 1988, the World Financial Center has become a popular destination in lower Manhattan. A number of corporations are headquartered there, most notably American Express.

New York George Washington Bridge
Opened in 1931 and looming 604 feet about the water, the GWB is the only New York City bridge that crosses the Hudson River. Designed by Othmar H. Ammann, it connects Manhattan at 178th Street to Fort Lee, New Jersey. Different from the Brooklyn Bridge, the towers are made of exposed steel, giving it an almost futuristic look that is positively spectacular once the sun has set. Operating on two levels, with millions of commuters passing over it daily, it is one of the busiest bridges in the world.

New York Wall Street
When the Dutch owned Manhattan (or New Amsterdam as they called it), fierce competition for trade led to war against the British. Governor Peter Stuyvesant ordered that a fortified wall be built, stretching 2,340 feet from the East River to the Hudson River. Today the wall may be gone, but a war continues to rage during the week in the financial banks, brokerage houses and insurance companies lining the street. The biggest battle of all on Wall Street takes place at the famed New York Stock Exchange.

New York Harlem
First settled in 1637, this neighborhood has a long and rich history. After the Dutch immigrants of the 17th century and the Jewish immigrants of the 19th century, a wave of American blacks from the south arrived in the 1920s. During prohibition, Harlem developed a well-deserved reputation for good music, good food and speakeasy clubs that attracted a largely Midtown white crowd. Meanwhile, Harlem's black writers and artists spearheaded the cultural Harlem Renaissance. After some hard times in recent decades, the neighborhood is undergoing a true economic revival.

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