New York City holds the record for having the most individual, free-standing buildings in the world. New York’s most identifiable and striking feature is the skyline and its skyscrapers.
Because Manhattan was developed on an island with high population density and high real estate values, building upwards has been the most economical option for developers in the city for many decades.
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Posted in New York City on November 2nd, 2007
New York is an international center of the arts and any trip to the city would not be complete without a visit to one or more of the numerous museums, galleries, plays, concerts, and shows. Appreciation of art has been around in New York since its inception and artists of all walks of life and from all corners of the world have flocked there to create, display, share, and sell their work.
Inside the Museum of Modern Art in NYC
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Posted in New York City on October 22nd, 2007
Art is an integral part of the culture of New York City and any trip there should include a stop at least one of the city’s many museums. From art by the most famous and sought after artists in the world to paintings from the guy next door, New York’s art scene is sure to have something for everyone.
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Posted in New York City on October 20th, 2007
A great way to spend a day in NYC Chinatown is to go on a walking tour in the morning, hit a Dim Sum joint for lunch, and go shopping in the afternoon.
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Posted in New York City on October 20th, 2007
For most people, visiting New York will include making the obligatory trip to the Statue of Liberty. A world famous landmark, the Statue of Liberty was to the United States in 1886 France as a token of the friendship established between the two countries during the American Revolution.
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Posted in New York City on October 20th, 2007
