Archive for May, 2007

New York City Attractions

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

New York City is known throughout the world as a cosmopolitan of ethnic groups, cultures style and art. A coming together of many different peoples, a symbol of our country The City is home to many monuments of historic value.

With most recent tragic events, Ground Zero is a place that many visit every day, a place that will always have a place in American history, a place that means many different things to many different people. Located where the fated twin towers once stood it is a place to remember the bravery, tenacity, love and tears of the American people.

Grand Central Station is an impressive tribute to public transportation and architecture. Located at 42nd and Park, it houses more than twenty restaurants and many free promotions and public events.

Another place that helps to make New York famous is Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange. There you can see the famous ìIntegrity Protecting the Works of Man,î
among other figural sculptures.

NYC wouldnít be complete without Times square. A tribute to the consumer and entertainment industries it is a neon masterpiece, a place where thousands of people celebrate the changing of years. Once a place for only those of ill refute, Times Square is now what most people picture when they think of New York, a place that sees millions of faces every year it is the vision of vibrant city life.

New York Arts

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

New York is home to a great deal of culture, art and recreation. One of the most famous of all the museums in New York is the Metropolitan Museum of Art centrally located in Central Park. Which has a breathtaking permanent collection of paintings, sculptures and photographs to wow audiences, in addition to exhibitions showcasing art from all over the world.

No stranger to the arts, New York offers endless lists of museums, targeting adults and children, tourists and locals, including the Museum of Natural History and the Guggenheim to name a few.

New York is also home to Broadway or the Great White Way, known throughout the world for its fine entertainment. Located in Mid-Manhattan the theaters that comprise Broadway are a favorite destination for travelers and locals alike, not to mention a career making stop for any number of aspiring actors who flock to New York City for recognition.

Music is also a large part of the New York culture. Carnegie Hall has long been known for its 3 beautiful halls and its amazing acoustics. The original Isaac Stern Auditorium opened in 1891 and has been home to musical presentations varying from jazz, to soloists to conducted orchestras.

Another well loved venue is Radio City Music Hall, whose walls have graced the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Elle Fitzgerald. It is the largest indoor theater in the world and was designed with the idea of bringing the lofty world of entertainment to the common man during the depression.