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New York City

Discover the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building, Union Square Park, and more in vibrant New York City. Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and beauty of these iconic landmarks.

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New York City

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  1. New York City Katie Sohm & Molly Flood

  2. The Brooklyn Bridge

  3. The Brooklyn Bridge

  4. The Brooklyn Bridge • One of the oldest suspension bridges in the US

  5. The Brooklyn Bridge • One of the oldest suspension bridges in the US • Over the east river connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan

  6. The Brooklyn Bridge • One of the oldest suspension bridges in the US • Over the east river connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan • In 1883 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world

  7. The Brooklyn Bridge • One of the oldest suspension bridges in the US • Over the east river connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan • In 1883 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world • The bridge allows both pedestrians and vehicles to cross it

  8. Brooklyn

  9. Brooklyn

  10. Brooklyn • Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is New York City's most populous borough with 2.5 million residents, and second largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second most densely populated county in the United States, after New York County (Manhattan).

  11. Brooklyn • Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is New York City's most populous borough with 2.5 million residents, and second largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second most densely populated county in the United States, after New York County (Manhattan). • Brooklyn was an independent city until its consolidation with New York City in 1898, and continues to maintain a distinct culture, independent art scene, and unique architectural heritage. Many Brooklyn neighborhoods are ethnic enclaves where particular ethnic groups and cultures predominate.

  12. Central Park

  13. Central Park • Occupies 843 acres in the heart of Manhattan

  14. Central Park • Occupies 843 acres in the heart of Manhattan • Contains several ponds, walking tracks, two ice skating rinks (onedoubles as a swimming pool), the central park zoo, conservatorygarden, wildlife sanctuary, reservoir, and theater

  15. Central Park • Occupies 843 acres in the heart of Manhattan • Contains several ponds, walking tracks, two ice skating rinks (onedoubles as a swimming pool), the central park zoo, conservatorygarden, wildlife sanctuary, reservoir, and theater • There are many activities in the park

  16. Times Square

  17. Times Square • Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan, a borough of New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The Times Square area consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up the western part of the commercial area of Midtown Manhattan.

  18. Times Square • Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan, a borough of New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The Times Square area consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up the western part of the commercial area of Midtown Manhattan. • Formerly named Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed after the Times Building (now One Times Square) in April 1904. Times Square, sometimes known as the "Crossroads of the World," has achieved the status of an iconic world landmark and has become a symbol of New York City. Times Square is principally defined by its spectaculars, animated, digital advertisements

  19. Empire State Building

  20. Empire State Building

  21. Empire State Building • 102 stories high

  22. Empire State Building • 102 stories high • 15th tallest skyscraper in the world

  23. Empire State Building • 102 stories high • 15th tallest skyscraper in the world • It was the tallest man made structure for 23 years

  24. Union Square Park

  25. Union Square Park

  26. Union Square Park • Union Square is an important and historic intersection in New York City, located where Broadway and the former Bowery Road now 4th Avenue, came together in the early 19th century; its name celebrates neither the federal union nor labor unions but rather denotes the fact that "here was the union of the two principal thoroughfares of the island" and the confluence of several trolley lines, as in the term "union station." Today it is bounded by 14th Street to the south, Union Square West on the west side, 17th Street on the north, and on the east Union Square East, which links together Broadway and Park Avenue South to Fourth Avenue and the continuation of Broadway. Union Square Park is under the aegis of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

  27. 41 Park Row

  28. 41 Park Row

  29. 41 Park Row • Used to house the New York times

  30. 41 Park Row • Used to house the New York times • First building in Manhattan to have electricity

  31. 41 Park Row • Used to house the New York times • First building in Manhattan to have electricity • It is currently used by Pace University

  32. Broadway

  33. Broadway

  34. Broadway • Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located in the Theatre District, New York (plus one theatre in Lincoln Center) in Manhattan, New York City Along with London's West End theatre, Broadway theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world.

  35. Washington Square Park

  36. Washington Square Park

  37. Washington Square Park • It is a landmark in Manhattan's Greenwich village

  38. Washington Square Park • It is a landmark in Manhattan's Greenwich village • It is known for the massive arch and fountain

  39. Washington Square Park • It is a landmark in Manhattan's Greenwich village • It is known for the massive arch and fountain • It is currently being renovated

  40. South Street Seaport

  41. South Street Seaport

  42. South Street Seaport • The South Street Seaport is a historic area in the New York City borough of Manhattan, located where Fulton Street meets the East River, and adjacent to the Financial District. The Seaport is usually considered a historical district, distinct from the neighboring Financial District. It features some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan, and includes the largest concentration of restored early 19th-century commercial buildings in the city. This includes renovated original mercantile buildings, renovated sailing ships, the former Fulton Fish Market, and modern tourist malls featuring food, shopping and nightlife, with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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