Brooklyn's wonderland

Coney island, Brooklyn's wonderland. Home of nathans famous hotdog and saltwater taffy. America original amusement park. Set on A peninsula in the south west of Brooklyn N.Y. overlooking the Atlantic ocean. Coney island is the home of the first modern roller coaster. It was known as the switchback railway. Coney island is well known for it's side show's and landmarks like the cyclone, the wonder wheel, and the parachute drop. these where all works of marvel for there time. Coney island is also home of the NYC aquarium and newest baseball team the Brooklyn cyclones. It's beach set at the edge of the park is a favorite summer time spot and it's pier makkes fo good fishing.Since the late eighteen hundreds till now Coney island continues to be one of NYC's major attractions.

The house that Ruth built

Yankee stadium, one of New York City's two baseball stadiums had originally open on the 18th of april in 1923 and had been renovated at least twice. The stadium is located in Bronx N.Y. and is well known for its legendary player like Reggie "mr October" jackson and George Herman "Babe" Ruth. It was the first ball park to actually be called a stadium rather than a Park, Grounds or field and have had some of the greatest teams in baseball. Even today NYC has one of he best teams in the U.S.A. As the batter try for the homer over monster green. A 32 foot left field wall the roar of the crowd And the aroma of hotdogs makes me proud to be a new yorker.

Lady liberty shines her guiding light

When you hear the word New York City one place that may come to mind is the statue of liberty. Built in New York harbor during june of 1885 it was a gift shipped from france in pre frabricated pieces a year earlier in July of 1884. Her mint green oxidize copper frame stand holding her touch high above her head with her right hand. In her left hand held close to her is a tablet inscribed July 4 1776 symbolizing the independence of america. She was the first thing hundreds of thousands of people seen entering into the land of the free and as like back then it still continue to be a symbol of independence and a major N.Y.C attraction

Brooklyn bridge a N.Y.C icon

With construction starting in 1869 it was one of the first suspension bridges ever built. It was also the longest at that time. It's towers were the tallest man made object in the western world when it was built. Twenty seven men gave their lives building this long lasting icon. The Brooklyn bridge played and still plays a major part in the immense growth by connecting the city. Today the bridge has became a major tourist attraction for New York City. As people stand on the bridge looking down the east river or watching as the train go across and even taking curiousity in the many joggers, bikers, and cars thet cross the bridge every day reminds me of why i love the big apple.

The Empire State

The Empire State building was the tallest in the world when it was finished in 1931. Located on 34th street between 5th and 6th avenue in midtown Manhattan it was the first building with over one hundred floors.Since the day of it's opening to the present time it remains one of N.Y.C's major places that tourist visit. The empire state building is not just a new York city icon but an American one. It's world famous for such thing as the king kong movies and it's magnificent three story lobby. With it's beautiful daily light show it illuminate the New York City skyline. The empire state building is currently the tallest building in the city. The empire state is also host to every major tristate radio and TV broadcasting company. Companies such as CBS, NBC, ABC, WQHT, WCBS and others uses it massive antenna for it's transmissions it was also originally part of a plan for accommodating airships. If your ever in the big apple be sure to visit it's observation deck. Perfect for sight seeing it has a marvelous view of the city and plus a great eatery, souvenir shop and other great features.

Broadway NYC's theatre district.

If you ever travel to New york city then broadway's theatre district is a must to have on your tour list. Home of countless stage plays and musicals it's shows are well known. Most of broadway show go on to be put on the silver screen and made into television shows. Many famous actors and actresses got the big brake here. NYC's broadway thearte district is undisputibly the mecca for plays and musicals in the united states. It is located around the time square part of midtown manhatten which in it's self is a tourist attration. Here are just a few great shows currently playing ( Chicoago, The odd couple, Mamma mia!, The color purple, The lion king, Rent, Hairspray,) and many, many more plays and musical. Remember before it was ever light camera action , its was brake a leg on broadway. So when thinking about where you should travel for a vacation make sure New York City's on that list.

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller center is another great site to tour if you ever travel to N.Y.C. Named after John D. Rockefeller it consist of sixteen commercial building going from 48th to 51st street. Its located in the midtown section of Manhattan. Rockefeller center is also home of NBC's rainbow room, Life & time building and news corporations like fox. You can actually walk up the street and watch as the news is done live as you pass by the huge windows of the art deco styled buildings. My favorite time of the year to visit Rockefeller center is during the Christmas season when people from all over the world converge on this on place to see the biggest Christmas tree erected in America. Ice skating at the center is also an unforgettable part or the new York city experience. Rockefeller center is also home of the largest in door theatre Radio City Music Hall where you can catch the rockettes performing there rockettes on ice show every Christmas season. There are marvelous statues that many tourist have been immortalizing through photos since they where placed on there foundation. There is the statue of atlas bearing the weight of the world on its shoulders and the most famous one that may be found on many of postcards. The golden statue of Prometheus which is located at the top center of the skating rink. So if you ever travel to New York City put this one on your tour list.