What is New York City Famous for?

It is impossible to capture everything New York can offer its visitors, but here are some highlights.

With a population of about 8.5 million people, New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the eleventh most populous worldwide.

There is no city in the world like New York City. It lives in the popular imagination and in countless books, paintings, movies, songs, and TV shows. But the reality of the city is so much more vibrant and complex than any creative representation.

Manhattan is the most densely populated borough, an island that is the center of New York City’s commercial and creative life. When locals refer to “the city” they’re talking about Manhattan.

Manhattan

New York City is certainly an entertainment capital. In Midtown, you can catch a Broadway performance or stand in line for an audience spot at a taping of the Tonight Show or the Daily Show.

In Lower Manhattan, you can commemorate more recent history by visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum near the World Trade Center.

There are 83 museums in New York City, many of them free to the public. You should make time for the Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Up in the Bronx, you can also check out the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanic Garden, within walking distance of each other.

In Brooklyn, you can visit the New York Aquarium, then enjoy an original Nathan’s hotdog and a ride on the Wonder Wheel in Coney Island.

New York City has two teams in each major sport, and they play throughout the city. The Yankees play in the Bronx; the Mets in Queens. The Knicks play in Manhattan, and the Nets in Brooklyn. Both the Giants and the Jets play across the river in New Jersey.

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