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New York City is the most amazing city in the world, and it’s important to get the most you can out of the culture and sites. Top View sightseeing has compiled a list of the five best cultural landmarks the city has to offer!
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9/11 Memorial
Most of us still remember the fear and shock while watching the news after the first plane flew into the Empire State Building on September 11, 2001. We were even more shocked when the second plane hit.
The towers may have fallen, but our spirit and unity stood tall. We learned that there’s a lot more than where we live that connects us as Americans. People of all races and beliefs came together to show the world that we can come together in the face of a tragedy.
The 9/11 memorial consists of two pools in the same place of the fallen towers. The memorial is free to the public, but the museum costs $26 for admission. Learn about the people who perished as a result of the tragedy and the amazing men and women who helped rummage through the ruins to save lives.
Never forget.
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The Guggenheim
This building holds some of the most precious artistic masterpieces in the entire world, and the spiral building is a piece of art in itself. Enjoy the beautiful artwork of Picasso, Miro, Matisse, Warhol, Jiro, and a variety of other artists.
It’s conveniently located in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, so there are plenty of places to eat and things to do after your visit. You can also stop at the gift shop to bring a piece of culture home with you.
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Central Park
Central Park is a large 843-acre park that has been in place for over 150 years. The large park will take a long time to explore, and there’s plenty to see and do!
If you are with your significant other, consider a private carriage ride. If you enjoy music, be sure to stop at the memorial to John Lennon. After he was shot right outside of his apartment (right next to Central Park), a star was placed in his honor.
If you like to exercise, this is the perfect place to go for a jog or a bike ride. The park is also well kept and beautiful in every single season.
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Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island
Millions of people made the trip across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to New York City, and the first thing that they saw was the Statue of Liberty welcoming them to their new lives in America.
People have fallen and cried when first seeing it, knowing that they were now in the land of opportunity. Many people had to struggle, but they had the freedom to speak, worship, and work.
To this day, the Statue of Liberty still reminds us that we are a country founded on immigrants, and we welcome the world’s hungry and poor to give them the chance to follow their dreams.
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Empire State Building
One of the most amazing pieces of architecture ever built, the Empire State Building is the perfect place to view the majesty that it the New York Skyline. The breathtaking views allow you to see the city in all of its glory.
New York City is a city full of culture, and you’d be remiss not to check out some of these hotspots next time you’re in town!