Founded in 1754, Columbia University is one of two Ivy League Universities in New York State and boasts such notable graduates as President Barack Obama & Alan Greenspan. The Pulitzer Prize is administered by Columbia University.
Just over 840 acres, Central Park is one of the world's premier public spaces, and was the first public park built in America. More than 25 million visitors each year enjoy the greenery, pedestrian paths, & playgrounds.
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, The Guggenheim opened its doors in 1959 and is one of the best known art museums in New York City. Located on the Upper East Side, The Guggenheim houses a renowned collection of impressionist and contemporary art.
Occupying over 2 million square feet and housing the same number of works of art, The Met averages more than 4 million visitors each year. Located on the Eastern edge of Central Park, The Met was founded in 1870 by a group of businessmen dedicated to bring art and education to the City.
Andrew Carnegie laid the cornerstone to this famous music hall in 1890. Housing three separate stages and renowned for its acoustics, Carnegie Hall has hosted the most prolific and talented artists the world over.
The cornerstone of this historic neo-gothic Catholic cathedral was laid in 1858 and it is now an icon on 5th Avenue, facing Rockefeller Center. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
Located in Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall is nicknamed The Showplace of the Nation. The art deco building is located in Midtown Manhattan and was originally planned to be an opera house, until the stock market crash of 1929.
Covering 22 acres with 19 commercial buildings, Rockefeller Center is home to Radio City Music Hall, The Today Show, and the GE Building, also known as "30 Rock", and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
Sometimes known as The Crossroads of the World, Times Square has become a symbol of New York City. Famous for its bright lights, Times Square sees over 1 million visitors on New Year's Eve alone each year.
Soaring more than a quarter mile into the atmosphere above Manhattan, more than 3 million visitors per year enjoy the panoramic view from the City’s most famous office building.
Although sometimes referred to as Grand Central Station, it is actually a Terminal since it is where train lines originate and terminate. The upper and lower concourses serve about 660 commuter trains and 125,000 passengers per day.
The headquarters of the United Nations has been located in Midtown Manhattan since 1950, and houses both the General Assembly and the Security Council. Guided tours are available daily by international staff.
Consisting of four arenas, Madison Square Garden is one of the most recognizable sport and performance venues in the world. Hosting over 300 events per year, "The Garden" is home to the New York Rangers and the New York Knicks.
Greenwich Village, also called "The Village", is known as a bohemian capital and birthplace of the beat movement. The historic Washington Square Park lies at the heart of The Village, which is also home to the famous jazz club The Village Vanguard.
Located in Greenwich Village and founded in 1831, New York University boats an enrollment of over 50,000 students. NYU is home to the Leonard Stern School of Business and the Tisch School for the Arts.
Located in lower Manhattan, Little Italy is lined with Italian restaurants and rich in Italian culture. The Feast of San Gennaro is held here every year, a large street fair that lasts for 11 days, featured in both The Godfather Part II and III.
An architectural wonder, the Brooklyn Bridge one of the four major bridges over the East River and was opened to traffic in 1883. Built by Architect John Roebling, the Bridge connects from Manhattan to Brooklyn and can be crossed by vehicle, by bike, or on foot.
The historical center of the Financial District, Wall Street is home to several major U.S. Stock Exchanges including the NYSE, NASDAQ, and NYBOT. In 1789, Wall Street was home to the first presidential inauguration when George Washington was sworn in at Federal Hall.
Located at the mouth of the Hudson River, Ellis Island was once the main entry facility for immigrants entering the United States. More than 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island from 1892 to 1954. Ellis Island is now part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument.
A gift from the people of France, the Statue of Liberty commemorates the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The seven rays of her crown represent the seven seas and continents of the world.