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About New York

New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of technology, finance and commerce, culture, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion—and as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. New York City is known for its fast pace and continuous urban energy.

Best time
May - Oct
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/New_York
Population
8,804,190
Elevation
10 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • African Burial Ground National MonumentPark · African Burial Ground National Monument, 290, New York, NY 10007, United States of America
  • Drumgoole PlazaPark · Drumgoole Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States of America
  • Brooklyn BanksPark · Brooklyn Banks, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States of America
  • Tribeca Tower CourtyardPark · Tribeca Tower Courtyard, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States of America
  • Thomas Paine ParkPark · Thomas Paine Park, New York, NY 10007, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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  • City Hall ParkPark · City Hall Park, New York, NY 10007, United States of America
  • Nathan HaleSightseeing · Nathan Hale, Steve Flanders Square, New York, NY 10000, United States of America
  • The BridewellSightseeing · The Bridewell, City Hall Park Greenway, New York, NY 10000, United States of America
  • Benjamin FranklinSightseeing · Benjamin Franklin, 1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038, United States of America
  • Site of the Beach Pneumatic SubwaySightseeing · Site of the Beach Pneumatic Subway, 1 Murray Street, New York, NY 10007, United States of America

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FAQs about New York

May - Oct

Location

New York, NY, United States of America

New York, NY, United States of America

40.7127° N, 74.0060° W

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