20 New York City Landmarks You Have to See Visual Story

By Jonathan Davis

Introduction

20 New York City Landmarks You Have to See Visual Story

No trip to the Big Apple is complete without seeing these New York City landmarks...

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Famous Landmarks in New York City

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Times Square

Times Square, right in Midtown Manhattan, could be considered the heart of New York City...

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Fifth Avenue

If you're ready to shop, there's nowhere in New York City more fashionable than Fifth...

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Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is a collection of 19 high-rises in Midtown Manhattan. The Rockefeller family built...

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New York Harbor

New York Harbor is a body of water located south of Manhattan. It's the mouth...

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Brooklyn Bridge

One of the most easily recognizable pieces of the New York landscape, the Brooklyn Bridge...

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Famous NYC Buildings

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Grand Central Terminal

Built between 1903 and 1913, Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City's primary...

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Radio City Music Hall

The New York City nickname "Entertainment Capital of the World" exists for a reason! The...

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Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is a 1,250-foot-tall (1,454-foot-tall with its antenna) skyscraper. The Art Deco...

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Madison Square Garden

Widely considered the most iconic stadium in New York City, Madison Square Garden is a...

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Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building is a 77-floor Art Deco landmark located in Midtown East near Grand...

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NYC Historical Sites

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Central Park West Historic District

The Central Park West Historic District is a primarily residential area that runs along the...

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Located at Pier 86 on the Hudson River, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum...

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New York Public Library

The main branch of the New York Public Library is situated at the intersection of...

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Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park, occupying nearly ten acres in the Greenwich Village neighborhood, is an iconic...

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Located along the Museum Mile section of Fifth Avenue, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (frequently...

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Monuments in New York City

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Statue of Liberty National Monument

Standing tall in the middle of New York Harbor on Liberty Island, nothing says "New...

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One World Trade Center

A can't-miss New York City landmark located within the Financial District, One World Trade Center...

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Alice in Wonderland

Located within Central Park, the Alice in Wonderland monument is an enormous bronze sculpture depicting...

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Charging Bull

One of the most famous sculptures in New York City, Charging Bull, stands at guard...

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Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is a 100-foot-tall tower located within Riverside Park in the...

Conclusion

In Summary

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