8- The Statue of Liberty :
New York’s Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from France to the United States, and is one of the most universal symbols of democracy. The 93-metre Statue of Liberty depicts the Roman goddess Libertas, striding free of the shackles at her feet, holding aloft a torch in her right hand and carrying a tablet in her left hand bearing the date of the Declaration of Independence.
From 1886, immigrants making the voyage to New York for a new life would be greeted by this inspiring symbol of freedom. The Statue of Liberty exhibit, which opened in July 1986 is located on the second floor in the pedestal of the Statue. It traces the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty through museum objects, photographs, prints, videos and oral histories. In addition to historical artefacts and descriptive text, full scale replicas of the Statue’s face and foot are also on display. The queues for the ferry and Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island can be long so it’s well worth getting a ticket beforehand. Trips to the top of the crown are highly in demand, so it’s advisable to book well in advance for this amazing New York experience.
7- Central Park :
Central Park is an urban park in Manhattan and is located between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side, roughly bounded by Fifth Avenue in the east. When Central Park first opened in the winter of 1859, it was one of the first artificially landscaped parks in the United States. The completed historical landmark officially opened in 1876, and it is still one of the greatest achievements in artificial landscaping today attracting millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
The park’s terrain and vegetation are highly varied and range from flat grassy areas, gentle slopes and shady glens, to steep, rocky ravines. It’s 843 acres of green space features running paths, an open-air theatre, a boating lake, ponds, a zoo, several fountains, statues, gardens, a skating rink and many children’s playgrounds. The area is a great place for picnicking, listening to music and exploration, and with so much to see this famous park is definitely a top New York attraction!
