New York City Tourism - Unparalleled Excitement!

With over 400 theatres, 10,000 shops, more than 20,000 restaurants, 2000 hot night spots, 1000 art galleries, and 12,500 taxi cabs, New York City tourism is booming! There is always something for you to do, no matter what time of the day or night it is! With an approximate number of 35 million tourists per year, New York City is a tourism mecca where the excitement and continuous activity is as amazing to see as are its famous sights! The New York City tourism industry is so huge that you will not be able to fit everything into your trip - actually, you'll probably only see a fraction of the city's main attractions! You can come back over and over again and still have a wonderfully exciting visit because New York City tourism never gets old.

It is a good idea to take a look at New York City's most popular attractions and then make a list of the ones that you would like to visit. Tourism has never been so exciting!

Main Attractions - New York City tourism at its best!

• Times Square - make sure to explore the "Crossroads of the World!" Its located at 42nd Street where 7th Avenue and Broadway cross. The lights, shops, restaurants, and street entertainment will keep you entertained all day long!
• Central Park - Spanning two and a half miles, Central Park is a paradise in the middle of the metropolitan bustle! See where celebrities jog and relax and visit some of the playgrounds, zoos, and museums that are part of this amazing paradise.
• Statue of Liberty - Take a boat trip to Liberty Island seven days a week and get up close to a piece of American history! Admission is inexpensive (under $8). (212) 269-5755
• Empire State Building - Travel up to the main observatory on the 86th floor for one of the best opportunities in New York City tourism! (212) 736-3100
• United Nations Headquarters - This is the only part of the City that is not part of the United States, as it is international territory. See the 181 flags representing each member country and take a guided tour in many different languages. Reservations are recommended. (212) 963-7113
• New York Stock Exchange - visit the central attraction of Wall Street and watch international financial leaders trade stocks by the second! Tickets are limited so get there early in the morning to be part of the trading hours between 9am and 4:30pm. (212) 656-5165
• Saint Patrick's Cathedral - Visit this French Gothic-style cathedral and gaze in amazement at the intricate detailing constructed in 1879. A popular activity is to light a candle in memory of a loved one. (212) 753-2261
• Ellis Island - Take a ferry from Battery Park over to the island where over 40% of the U.S. population has descended from the 17 million immigrants whose first American stop was Ellis Island. Round trip fare is under $8. (212) 269-5755
• New York Public Library - Take a free tour of this massive collection or see one of the many exhibits and interactive displays. (212) 930-0830

Other attractions in New York City tourism include:

• Gracie Mansion, New York Botanical Garden, Grand Central Station, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and the Chrysler Building.

Quick Facts - New York City is:

• The largest city in New York state
• The largest city in the United States
• One of the most important financial cities in the world
• One of the greatest cultural centers in the Western world
• A densely populated place with over 8 million residents and around 20 million residents in the whole metropolitan area
• Compromised of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
• A total of 301 square miles
• A collection of cultural, athletic, and international tourism attractions

New York City offers some of the world's best tourism opportunities!