Category Archives: Tour Attractions

New York Aquarium

New York Aquarium The oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, the New York Aquarium shatters boundaries with brilliant flair and skill. Originally opened in 1896, this Brooklyn based aquarium has been in operation for over a century, granting the public a fascinating educational look into marine biology and the world of undersea life.…
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Radio City Music Hall

  Radio City Music Hall [caption id="attachment_32479" align="alignright" width="425"] Radio City Music Hall Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Best known as the home of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the dancing Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall has wowed, lured, and entertained visitors since its opening in 1923. Built as part of John D. Rockefeller’s revolutionary Rockefeller…
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Central Park

Central Park [caption id="attachment_25631" align="alignright" width="425"] Central Park from Above Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] There is never a shortage of things to do in the Big Apple, but if you need to slow down a little from the hectic chaos of the city all you need to do is step inside the 843-acre oasis between 5th…
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Central Park Zoo

Central Park Zoo [caption id="attachment_39220" align="alignright" width="425"] Central Park Zoo, Manhattan, Credit NYC & Company[/caption] The Central Park Zoo may be small but it is certainly mighty. Only 6.5 acres in lovely Central Park, this zoological park is dedicated to educating the public on animal biology and conservation while caring for the creatures in a…
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Empire State Building

Empire State Building [caption id="attachment_32096" align="alignright" width="425"] Empire State Building Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] New York City is a city of landmarks and few are more iconic than the grand Empire State Building. Standing at an extravagant 102 stories plus a rooftop observation deck, this engineering masterpiece was the world's tallest building for 40 years. Currently…
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Tour the United Nations

United Nations [caption id="attachment_25636" align="alignright" width="425"] UN Flag Public Domain[/caption] New York City has hosted the American headquarters of the world peacekeeping alliance since the building’s completion in 1952. One of four international UN headquarters, the New York City building is one of the most highly visited and offers in-depth discussions and tours to help…
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Rockefeller Center Tours

  Rockefeller Center Tours [caption id="attachment_32482" align="alignright" width="425"] Rockefeller Center Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Rockefeller Center was first envisioned by American business tycoon John D. Rockefeller over a hundred years ago as a “city within a city.” Construction began on Rockefeller Center during the worst years of the Great Depression, employing thousands of individuals and that…
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Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden [caption id="attachment_39245" align="alignright" width="425"] Madison Square Garden NYC Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] The World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, was built as a multi-purpose arena in the heart of Manhattan. The current building was opened in February of 1968 though several others were built and demolished since the first building in 1879,…
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Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty [caption id="attachment_26900" align="alignright" width="425"] Statue of Liberty Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] No visit to New York City would be complete without a trip to our nation's most famous National Monument and World Heritage Site, the Statue of Liberty. Located on Liberty Island, this colossal neoclassical sculpture was brought to America in 1886 as…
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Willis Tower Skydeck

Willis Tower Skydeck [caption id="attachment_39527" align="alignright" width="400"] View from Willis Credit City of Chicago Photo Courtesy of Choose Chicago[/caption] Take in the breathtaking view of 6 states here at The Skydeck Chicago, one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. The tower is 1,350 feet tall, giving you views of several of Chicago's most iconic…
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