The state of New York is in the north-eastern part of the USA. It is the fourth most populated state in the USA. The largest city is New York City where there is a population of over 8.55 million. You will find a diverse geography here, with mountains and oceans, rivers and lakes.

There are many interesting landmarks throughout the state including some of the most visited places in the world. There are over 200 colleges and universities in the state, some of which have been ranked in the top 40 in the world.

Cuisine is vastly different in every area you visit, depending on the culture of the inhabitants. Be prepared to try different types of food, and explore the many places in the state. Don’t be afraid to ask questions – New Yorkers will gladly tell you all about their state!

1. Central Park

You will find this park in Manhattan. It covers over 843 acres and is the most visited park in the USA, drawing an amazing 40 million visitors each year. It has also been the subject of more movies than any other location in the world.

Pack a picnic lunch, or buy some local cuisine, and spend an afternoon here. Who knows who you will see! You may even get to watch a movie being made!
 

2. One World Observatory

This observatory is in Manhattan, and you will find it in the tallest building in the western hemisphere. The observatory is on the 100th floor, and can be reached via the ‘Sky Pod’ elevator which will get you up there in just 60 seconds.

There is an interactive tour which is highly recommended. You will be able to see videos of the building of the tower, along with learning about the history of the city.

At the top you will have a 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline. You will find three cafes for casual snacks, small plates, and cocktails. There is also a restaurant with full dining features, although be sure to make reservations if you want to visit here.

3. 9/11 Memorial

You can visit this relatively new museum to pay tribute to the events of 9/11. The museum is dedicated to all the victims and is full of artefacts, recordings, photographs, and personal accounts of the day.

Be prepared for this to be an emotional visit, although it is one that you may want to make if you visit New York. The visit to the museum will take a half a day, although you may want to take some time to look around the area.

4. Gracie Mansion

This is the official home of the Mayor of New York City. You can take a tour of the mansion only on Tuesdays, and only at the times of 10am, 11am, 2pm, and 3pm.

Look out for the art and architecture as well as the furniture and books which are displayed. All of them reflect an important part of the history of the city.

Allow yourself a half day to do one of the tours, and see the gardens of the mansion. Keep an eye open for the mayor or his family, who do appear from time to time.

5. Empire State Building

You will find this in midtown Manhattan. It is 102 stories high, with the roof being at a height of 1,250 feet. If you include the antennae, the height is 1,454 feet high, making it the fifth tallest completed skyscraper in the USA, and it is also the 28th tallest building in the world.

There are observation decks on level 86 and 102, and these are visited by over 4 million people every year.

The building has been filmed in many movies such as King Kong, which was the first time it was filmed, in 1933. It has also been included as one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the Modern World’.

You can buy your ticket online so you avoid the queues.

Plan to spend a whole day in the area, although a visit to one of the decks will only take a half day. The area has plenty to see and do, so enjoy yourself looking around.

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