New York

One of the greatest cities in the world, New York is always a whirlwind of activity, with famous sites at every turn and never enough time to see them all.

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One of the greatest cities in the world, New York is always a whirlwind of activity, with famous sites at every turn and never enough time to see them all. Some people come here to enjoy the Broadway shows; others come specifically to shop; and many come simply to see the sights: The Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn …

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Planning a Trip

CITY New York City STATE New York COUNTRY United States of America CONTINENT North America LANGUAGE English CURRENCY US Dollars BEST TIME TO VISIT April to June and September to November NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Howard Beach Station & Jamaica Station NEAREST AIRPORT John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 911 INTERNET ACCESS Most …

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Getting Around

Public transportation in New York is top-notch and affordable, with the subway, overland commuter rail and buses taking visitors anywhere they want to go efficiently and in relative comfort (except during rush hour). Ferries run to outlying districts and slightly bizarre shuttle buses and vans follow major routes, but the subway is always the fastest way to get around. If …

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History & Culture

The first European settlers were Dutch fur merchants who established trading colonies in the early 17th century. Their main town, New Amsterdam, was founded on the site of present-day New York City. During the Second Anglo-Dutch War, English forces captured the town, renaming it New York in 1664, and by the 18th century its harbor was prominent as a major …

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Top Attractions

Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty was France’s gift to America. Built in 1886, it remains a famous world symbol of freedom and one of the greatest American icons. It is one of the world’s largest statues, standing just under 152 feet tall from the base to the torch, and weighing approximately 450,000 pounds. You can see the statue …

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