New York City, sometimes popularly known as "The Big Apple" or "The City That Never Sleeps" is not only the most populous city in the United States of America, but has also earned the reputation as one of the most exciting US cities to visit. Of course, New York is an important center of commerce and finance, so many people visit for business reasons, but if you are able to visit on vacation, you will have a lot more time to enjoy the sights and attractions of this amazing city.
Some places that you are sure to want to visit in New York include:
* The Empire State Building - Since the 9/11 attacks (which of course destroyed the World Trade Center's twin towers), this has been the tallest building in the city, and the second tallest in the United States (it was also the tallest building in the world from 1931 until 1972). There is an outdoor observatory on the 86th floor, and an observation deck on the 102nd.
* Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum - The is a museum that includes the retired aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (with many aircraft on deck), a submarine (USS Growler), an a Concorde airliner.
* Statue of Liberty - This world famous statue was given to the United States by France, and stands on island near the mouth of the Hudson River.
* Theater - There are numerous theaters in New York, especially around Broadway - so why not try to catch a show?
* Times Square - Most people have heard of Times Square (even if you never visited, you have probably seen it in a number of movies) - it's one of the most famous locations in New York, and is of course known for the many animated neon and television signs that surround it.