I'm here in the city that never sleeps.
In the concrete jungle where dreams are made of:
The Big Apple.
Welcome to New York!
In the Northeast of the United States where the Hudson River
meets the Atlantic Ocean, lies the city of New York.
Famous for its presence in movies, skyscrapers, food, museums,
shops, an active art scene and parks.
This multicultural mega-city attracts millions of visitors all year round.
The city has so many attractions that it would take months to cover all of them.
So join us as we explore some of the most iconic of places.
We begin our journey in Manhattan.
As this is where you'll find most of the city’s major attractions and lndmarks.
Let's start from one of the most iconic places in New York City:
the Times Square.
It’s a buzzing place full of liveliness and energy.
And it's also very, very crowded.
Almost 300,000 people pass by here every single day.
Almost everyone has heard of Times Square.
The bow-tie-shaped space between the 42nd and 47th streets.
Billboards and advertisements brightly light up the space.
You'll also find street artists performing at any time of the day.
Some say the best time to visit Times Square would be in the evening
as that is when the colourful lights stand out in the backdrop of the night.
Another attraction in Manhattan almost everyone has heard of
is the Empire State Building.
The New York landmark is a 102 stories skyscraper
that was built in the Art Deco style in 1931.
It is one of the fastest ever skyscrapers to be built.
Taking only 1 year and 4 days to complete.
And it was considered the tallest building in the world until 1971.
Behind me is an iconic attraction of midtown Manhattan neighbourhood:
the Empire State Building.
There are two observatory decks in there. One on the 86th floor.
And one on the 102nd floor.
Let's go in there and check it out!
No matter what time of the day you visit, the views from the top of
the Empire State Building are breathtaking.
But as it's a very popular attraction, we recommend buying or reserving tickets
in advance if you want to avoid possibly having to wait a few hours.
As the tickets have particular time slots based on availability.
If you want an even more spectacular view from even higher,
you can try out one of the helicopter tours along the Hudson River
for a true birds-eye view of the city’s massive skyscrapers.
We are the first ones to sit.
-Are you ready?
-I’m ready.
- This is your second helicopter flight.
- I don't like it.
You'll also get one of the best views of the Statue of Liberty from the air.
Originally, a gift from France to the people of the United States in 1886.
the 93-meter-tall statue became a symbol of welcome to immigrants,
arriving by sea, seeking a better life, during the mid to late 19th and early 20th centuries.
It signified new opportunities in life and is still an iconic symbol of freedom
and the American Dream even today.
Speaking of the American Dream, you may have seen some of the movies
featuring the American Dream.
If you have seen "The Pursuit of Happyness", or "The Wolf of Wall Street",
you may already be familiar with Wall Street.
I'm here in the financial district of Manhattan, Wall Street, to be exact.
Behind me is the New York Stock Exchange building.
It's closed today, so you won't see a lot of hustle and bustle going around.
But if you go around the corner, there's a very popular statue here
of the Charging Bull.
If you come here, make sure to take a photo with it.
But be prepared because there's usually a very long line.
There's also another smaller statue here right in front of the New York Stock Exchange building,
which is known as "The Fearless Girl".
Made by Italian artist Arturo Di Modica, the Bull has become a symbol of the American Stock Market.
What would a trip to New York be without a walk in the Central Park?
Central Park is a massive urban park right in the middle of New York.
And it’s the place where New Yorkers come to wind down
and escape the stressful city life.
It is ideal for walking, cycling, or even going on a picnic here.
Moreover, the park features plenty of fountains, monuments, sculptures, a turtle pond, zoo, and a castle.
Providing plenty more to see and do.
You can easily spend an entire day just exploring Central Park.
But, it is not the only greenery in the city.
In the Southwestern tip of Manhattan, we have the Battery Park City area.
It's a nice neighbourhood full of residential upscale buildings.
And the Hundson river flows right next to it.
You can enjoy amazing views of the skyline here on my left side.
And on my right side we have the Rockefeller Park,
a good playground for children and people to relax in.
You'll find a lot of joggers and cyclists in this part here.
And what I personally find the best thing here,
is that you can even see the Statue of Liberty behind me.
Right next to the Rockefeller Park, we have the Irish Hunger Memorial.
Also a green oasis in the middle of the city.
And behind me you can see the One World Trade Center.
Let’s go have a look!
The One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the United States.
And the 7th tallest building in the world.
After the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001,
the One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuild.
It also has an observatory which we did not visit,
because we already went up the Empire State Building.
Next to the One World Trade Center we have the September 11 Memorial.
It honours the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the attacks.
There are two big pools here, where the towers were situated.
One thing we love about New York is the public transport.
The subway is affordable and allows you to explore most of the city on foot,
without the need of a car or taxi.
This is the Brooklyn Bridge.
It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Completed in 1883, it was once the longest suspension bridge in the whole world.
You can either walk on this bridge, cycle or drive along,
but you'll get to enjoy scenic views of the New York City and the Hudson river.
One last experience that is unique to New York
and that we think you shouldn't miss is seeing a show on Broadway.
Broadway refers to theatrical performances, presented by any of the professional theatres
in the theatre district and Lincoln Center in the midtown neighbourhood of Manhattan.
New York City is home to some of the most talented
world-class artists in the world.
And seeing them perform is definitely worth it.
So we've got two tickets for the Harry Potter Show.
And we’re gonna see this tonight.
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See you next time.