7. HISTORY OLD NEW YORK New York was discovered by the French in 1524 and first claimed in 1609 by the Ducth. As part of New Netherdland, the colony was important in the fur trade and eventually became an agricultural resource thanks to the patroon system. In 1664, England renamed the colony New York.New York City gained prominence in the 18th century as a major trading port in the Thirteen colonies. New York City was the main entry point for European immigrants. Millions came through Castle Clinton in Battery Park before Ellis Island opened in 1892 to welcome millions more. The Statue of Liberty opened in 1886 and became a symbol of hope. New York boomed during the Roaring Twenties, before the Wall Street Crash of 1929. New York City hosted the tallest building in the world from 1913–74. NEW NEW YORK New York City, one of the largest cities in the world, is segmented into five boroughs. A borough is a unique form of government that administers each of the five fundamental constituent parts of the consolidated city. Technically, under New York State Law, a "borough" is a municipal corporation that is created when a county is merged with the cities, towns, and incorporated villages within it. The Five Boroughs of New York City: 1: Manhattan 2: Brooklyn 3: Queens 4: The Bronx 5: Staten Island
8. What to do and see Best things to to in New York City. Central Park. This famed 843-acre rectangular park offers a variety of beautiful recreational opportunities amid the bustle of Gotham. Joggers, nature lovers and bikers use the park daily. Kids young and old enjoy riding the Friedsam Memorial Carousel (near 65th Street), and the Belvedere Castle (near 79th Street) affords great views of the city Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island. These two sights represent freedom for millions of people, and the Statue of Liberty, a 450,000 pound gift from the people of France, is a must-see for anyone visiting the Big Apple. Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met is a coalition of internationally renowned museums housing more than 2 million works of art. The Museum displays international work by artists from all styles, genres, and time periods. Empire State Building. One of the world's most famous skyscrapers is easily recognized by its strong, slender ascent into the NY sky.Observation decks are on the 86th and 102nd floors. The lower deck is probably the better spot for the best views. Staten Island Ferry. The best boat ride in the world! Leaving Manhattan, you gaze at the most enduring symbol of the city, the Statue of Liberty. Then you realize that skyscrapers are assuming postcard dimensions of grandeur behind you.
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10. Seeing a show on Broadway and going to the theater in NYC is one of the most popular events not only for tourists, but New Yorkers too. New York City offers everything from award winning new musicals like Wicked, Jersey Boys, and Mary Poppins to emotionally powerful musicals like Spring Awakening, and The Color Purple, to some of the most uplifting feel-good musicals of all time such as Mamma Mia, and Hairspray. Broadway and Times Square Times Square is a major commercial intersection in the borough of Manhattan in New Yor City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47 th Streets. The extended Times Square area, also called the Theatre Distric, 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.It is a symbol of New York City and the United States.