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New York City is the most populous city in the United States. There are many different tourist attractions in New York, and over 47 million visitors come from every corner of the planet each year to take in the sights and sounds of the Big Apple. Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, New York is known for its Broadway Shows, amusement park rides at Coney Island, sporting events at Madison Square Garden, the famous Empire State Building, and so much more. If you come to New York for leisure, make sure to experience a few of the most popular points of interest.

Horse and Carriage Ride

Taking a horse and carriage ride is one of the classic tourist attractions in New York City. This tradition has been going on since the 1800s. The Horse & Carriage Association of New York provides carriage rides through some of the most interesting areas in the city. One of the best places to go for a ride is Central Park in Manhattan. Knowledgeable carriage drivers will fill you in on the history of each place you visit, offering fun facts and providing color commentary along the way.

Horse & Carriage Association of New York
522 West 45 Street (59 St/5 Av)
New York, NY 10036
(718) 606-5557
www.horseandcarriageny.com

Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty

No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Ferry boats take guests from Battery Park in Manhattan across the bay to the Statue of Liberty. From here, continue on to Ellis Island. This famous port of entry into the United States features the American Family History Immigration Center. This resource allows visitors to research their family history in the national immigration archives. The view of downtown Manhattan from the island is quite nice, and this makes for a decent day trip.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Ellis Island, NY 10004
(212) 561-4500
www.ellisisland.org

NBC Studios Tour

The NBC Studio Tour at NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center, is a fun way to go behind the scenes of popular shows like “Saturday Night Live.” You can go backstage, have your photo taken behind the news desk of the “NBC Nightly News,” experiment with the green screens and learn all about the history of the network.

NBC Studios
30 Rockefeller Plaza
(Enter on 49th St between 5th & 6th Ave)
New York, New York, 10112
(212) 664-3700
www.rockefellercenter.com