There is so much to say about New York City, that an entry here cannot do justice. It is huge, diverse and amazing. There are so many parts to the city, I believe you can spend weeks and not see it all. There is a saying that you can eat in a different restaurant everyday of your life and not get to all of them. In my opinion, the Best Italian, Best Chinese and Best Bagels around.
New York City has about 8.5 million residents, but about 20 million in the greater metro area. Below are some pictures from a recent trip back to what we used to called home.
Central Park is one of the most famous urban parks in the world — a massive green oasis right in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. It is located Between 59th Street and 110th Street, from 5th Avenue to Central Park West. It is about 843 acres, larger than Vatican City and Monaco combined.
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks — a stunning feat of 19th-century engineering and a symbol of the city itself. It opened in 1883 and was the it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It was also the first steel-wire suspension bridge ever built.
FiDi short for Financial District — is the historic and financial heart of Lower Manhattan, New York City. It’s where modern Wall Street was born and where some of NYC’s oldest streets meet its newest skyscrapers. It was also home to the World Trade Center and now has One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower), which is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. It also has the 9/11 Memorial & Museum which is a must see and a moving tribute at the site of the Twin Towers. Other highlights of FiDi : Wall Street: Home of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Charging Bull statue. Federal Hall: Where George Washington took the oath of office in 1789. Battery Park: Green space with views of the Statue of Liberty and ferries to Liberty & Ellis Islands. Trinity Church: Historic Gothic church dating to the late 1600s. Stone Street: One of NYC’s oldest cobblestone streets — now lined with pubs and outdoor dining. South Street Seaport: Waterfront area with restaurants, shops, and historic ships.
Chinatown is a must see and great for dumpling hopping as we call it.
Little Italy is a fun area with good restaurants and deserts.
One of the best ways to see and experience New York is to take the Circle Line boat around the Island of Manhattan.
