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Tourist Attractions in New York
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Empire State Building
New York's famous Empire State Building, an U.S. National
Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the
atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan. The inspiring views
from the two observatories, on the 86th and 102nd floor have
enthralled more than 117 million people to date.
The building, one of the main tourist attractions when visiting
New York City, offers an abundant variety of activities for its
visitors. One can tour the observatories, 365 days per year, day
and night, rain or shine, for breathtaking views of Manhattan
and beyond. Also, there are 3 restaurants and three coffee
shops, several specialty boutiques, a post office and two banks
in addition to the plethora of surrounding restaurant and
nightlife activity. For information call: (212)736-3100
Statue of Liberty
Located in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of
international friendship from the people of France to the people
of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of
political freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was
dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National
Monument on October 15, 1924. The Statue was extensively
restored in time for her spectacular centennial on July 4, 1986.
Nearby Ellis Island was incorporated as part of the Statue of
Liberty National Monument on May 11, 1965. Between 1892 and
1954, approximately 12 million steerage and third class
steamship passengers who entered the United States through the
port of New York were legally and medically inspected at Ellis
Island. Reopened on September 10, 1990 after a massive
restoration, the Main Building on Ellis Island is now a museum
dedicated to the history of immigration and the important role
this island claimed during the mass migration of humanity in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries. For information call:
(212)363-7620
Seabreeze Amusement Park
Come Enjoy attractions for little kids, big kids,
"thrill-seekers" and even "passive participants". It's not too
big and not too small. It's a clean, safe family-friendly
environment with a variety of price options. It's just around
the corner, at just the right price. Seabreeze: just right for
family fun! For information call: (716)323-1900
Hudson Valley Raptor Center
Birds of prey are struggling merely to survive. World-wide
twenty-nine species are endangered with twelve on the brink of
extinction. Despite laws for their protection, their numbers
continue to decline. Located on a major migratory flyway, the
Hudson Valley Raptor Center is focused solely on the survival of
birds of prey. Every year, thousands of migrating raptors use
the Hudson Valley as a "superhighway" in the sky. What happens
to birds along this vital flyway affects raptor populations from
the entire eastern half of the United States and Canada. For
information call: (914)758-6957
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collections include nearly
three million works of art spanning 5,000 years of world
culture, from prehistory to the present. For information call:
(212)535-7710
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