Where big city and nature meet: New York is a state that is well-known but at the same time is full of unexpected surprises.
The cosmopolitan city on the east coast of the USA is the most populous city in the United States with around 8.5 million inhabitants.
With its 500 galleries, around 200 museums, more than 150 theaters and more than 18,000 restaurants, the city attracts around 50 million visitors a year – but it has a lot more to offer than you might expect. From the adventure of deep-sea fishing off the coast of Long Island to leisurely hiking and paddling tours in the Adirondack Mountains, there are other numerous highlights just waiting to be discovered.
A balloon ride over the “Grand Canyon of the East”, the Letchworth State Park, is also unforgettable, where you can discover the landscape from a completely different perspective.
In the Corning Museum of Glass you can watch glassblowers doing their old handicrafts or taste a fine drop of the award-winning wineries along the Finger Lakes.
The “Maid of the Mist” brings visitors very close to Niagara Falls, giving them the opportunity to experience one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the world.
In the capital region around Albany you can take a little trip into the country’s past – everything revolves around the history of the American colonial and independence war.
In America’s oldest sports facility, the Saratoga Race Course, the best thoroughbreds in the world compete against each other – this is an event well worth seeing, and not just for equestrian fans.
Tourist Attractions
You are not always in the city long enough to really visit all of the sights. We have selected five highlights that can serve as a guide:
Empire State Building: The view from the viewing platform of the Empire State Building, probably the most famous skyscraper in the world, is breathtaking and something that you will surely never forget. To avoid long waiting times, it is best to come here early in the morning or late in the evening. Or you can buy the New York Pass, which allows you to skip the line.
If you don’t want to look at the city from the Empire State Building, but prefer to marvel at the Empire State Building yourself, a visit to the rooftop bar 230 Fifth, which is very close by, is ideal.
Brooklyn Bridge: The most famous bridge in New York is also the official symbol of the metropolis. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the USA and connects the districts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, which are separated by the East River. You get a particularly good view if you visit it on foot.
Top of the Rock, Rockefeller Center: At the top of the 70th floor of the Rockefeller Center, there are three platforms with indoor and outdoor areas, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the city. It is usually much quieter here than at the Empire State Building, as most tourists prefer it to the Top of the Rock.
One World Trade Center: The 541.3 meter high One World Trade Center is a futuristic skyscraper in New York City and the tallest building in the city. It was built on the World Trade Center site, also known as Ground Zero, next to the site of the World Trade Center destroyed in a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
High Line Park: The park, which stretches from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street on the tracks of the former elevated railway line, is one of the city’s most popular attractions and is also popular with New Yorkers for long walks. From here you can reach popular parts of the city, such as the Meatpacking District, which delights with a huge selection of bars, restaurants and shopping opportunities.
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