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Es stimmt wirklich, New York ist eine pulsierende Metropole. In dieser riesigen, pulsierenden Stadt am Hudson River schlägt das Herz der Weltfinanz an der Wall Street, verkörpert die Freiheitsstatue die Sehnsucht der Menschen nach dem Land der unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten und befriedigen unzählige Museen den Wunsch der Menschen nach Kunst und Kultur.

New York ist mit mehr als 8 Mill. Einwohnern die bevölkerungsreichste Stadt der Vereinigten Staaten. Um sie vom gleichnamigen Bundesstaat New York zu unterscheiden, zu dem sie gehört, wird sie New York City oder kurz NYC genannt.

Ihr Gebiet umfasst die fünf Boroughs genannten Stadtbezirke Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens und Staten Island. Diese sind in weitere Stadtteile gegliedert. Die Metropolregion New York mit 18,7 Mio Einwohnern ist einer der bedeutendsten Wirtschaftsräume und Handelsplätze der Welt, Sitz vieler internationaler Konzerne und Organisationen (so auch der Vereinten Nationen) und wichtiger Hafen an der amerikanischen Ostküste. 

New York besitzt zahlreiche architektonische Sehenswürdigkeiten, 500 Galerien, etwa 200 Museen, mehr als 150 Theater, zahlreiche Kaufhäuser und über 18.000 Restaurants. Die Stadt gilt als kulturelles und künstlerisches Zentrum der amerikanischen Ostküste und darüber hinaus in diesen Bereichen als weltweit prägend. Fast alle kulturellen Sehenswürdigkeiten befinden sich in Manhattan. Hier bestimmen vor allem in Midtown Wolkenkratzer das Stadtbild. 

Das im Jahre 1902 eröffnete dreieckige Flatiron Building war der erste Wolkenkratzer der Stadt. Weitere sind unter anderem das Woolworth Building von 1915, das im Art-Deco Stil erbaute Chrysler Building von 1930 und der 1939 fertiggestellte Gebäudekomplex des Rockefeller Centers mit dem NBC-Studio.

Zu den meistbesuchten Monumenten der Welt zählt das Empire State Building von 1931, das seit der Zerstörung des World Trade Centers im September 2001 wieder das höchste Gebäude der Stadt ist. Etwa 3,5 Millionen Besucher blicken jedes Jahr von dessen Aussichtsplattform auf New York hinunter. 

Eines der Wahrzeichen New Yorks ist die Freiheitsstatue aus dem Jahre 1886 auf Liberty Island, südlich von Manhattan. Weitere bedeutende Bauwerke sind der wichtigste Bahnhof von New York, der 1913 eröffnete Grand Central Terminal, die Brooklyn Bridge, die Manhattan und Brooklyn verbindet, die Arena Madison Square Garden und die Carnegie Hall, eine Konzerthalle. Am East River in Manhattan liegt der Gebäudekomplex der Vereinten Nationen.

Zu den touristischen Attraktionen zählen weiterhin Brooklyn Heights, ein altes Wohnviertel, sowie Greenwich Village mit seinem Triumphbogen und dem Jefferson Market Courthouse, in dem sich eine Bibliothek befindet und Ellis Island, die ehemalige Einwanderer-Aufnahmestelle im Hudson River.

Ground Zero, der Platz an dem das World Trade Center stand – es war bei seiner Fertigstellung im Jahre 1973 mit 419,7 Metern für kurze Zeit das höchste Gebäude der Welt.

Known as the “Big Apple” or the "City That Never Sleeps", New York is a city of superlatives. The city comprises five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. With over 8.2 million residents within an area of 322 square miles, New York City is the most densely populated city in the United States. New York is not only America's biggest city; it’s also the most exciting. New York is the business and cultural capital. Essentially, it is the nation's trendsetter.

GO THERE FOR

Shopping - Even with all the attractions and events in New York, nothing beats a day of shopping at the finest stores in the city. Plan a stroll down Fifth Avenue or through SoHo, and be sure to explore famous designer boutiques and art galleries.

The Food - In the city that never sleeps there is plenty of time for dining and an unlimited variety of options to choose from. Everything from sushi and dim sum to hot dogs and donuts are available in New York City. You can find a large selection of some of the finest dining with flavors from all around the world in New York.

Touring - Visitors may tour New York simply by walking or in a double-decker bus. There is also a variety of walking tours of specific neighborhoods, as well as self-guided walking tours of historic sites in Manhattan. Brief helicopter tours offer a dramatic view of the Manhattan skyline, as do scenic cruises of New York Harbor. In addition there are many site specific tours including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Radio City and the studios of the NBC television network.

DON'T MISS New York is famous around the world for its glittering nightclubs. Whether you want to listen to classical music, see a ballet, or experience the nightlife in the numerous clubs -you will be satisfied with all the city has to offer. From lounges and martini bars to jazz clubs and disco nightclubs, New York City has something to offer everyone after dark. Comedy clubs, improvisational theatre and singles lounges are key New York attractions.

American Museum Of Natural History Central Park West at W. 79th Street No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side. It's still best known for its dinosaur skeletons, but other perennial favorites include the stuffed animals, so carefully preserved that they appear ready to walk out of the dioramas and prowl down the corridors. Don't miss the hall of African mammals with its centerpiece herd of elephants. Temporary exhibits sometimes include live creatures, such as lizards and snakes.

Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street You could spend weeks here admiring the diverse collections. Among the highlights is the European painting gallery packed with masterpieces, a trove of Egyptian art and artifacts, an impressive selection of Greek and Roman statuary, American paintings and sculpture from colonial times through the present day and prehistoric artifacts from all over the globe. Our suggestion is to pick two or three small sections you'd like to see and then return another day for a few more. Or browse some of the less crowded, but no less stunning collections. These include the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, or the small but well-curated galleries of modern works. The museum's Costume Institute displays portions of its extensive collection of clothing from around the world in themed exhibits twice a year. Also make time to sit and people-watch in the American Wing Café, overlooking a fountain. If you're looking to meet someone we suggest the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden (closed in winter), accessed by the southwest elevators on the first floor. The garden features amazing views of Central Park, hosts sculpture exhibits, and serves up simple drinks such as beer and wine. The Met is perennially popular, although crowds thin on Friday and Saturday nights as the museum stays open until 9:00p.m. Closed most Mondays.

Museum Of Modern Art 11 W. 53rd Street The world's preeminent museum for modern art reopened in November 2004 on its original site in a new building designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi. The new structure extensively expanded its gallery space and added a soaring, light-filled atrium 110 feet high. The walls themselves are designed to create the appearance of floating in space. Of course the most important feature is the art. The masterpieces in the permanent collection are some of the most significant pieces of art in the world. There are also seasonal collections that feature artists such as Matisse.

BASICS

GETTING AROUND

  From the Airport… 

JFK Airport - 15 miles from Manhattan this 40 to 60 minute trip. Taxi fare costs USD 45 plus tolls (about USD 4) and tip. For USD 5, the AirTrain JFK takes you to the Long Island Rail Road, J/Z subways at Jamaica Station, and the A subway at the Howard Beach station. From here it's a 60 to 75 minute ride to midtown. A MetroCard, used for subways and buses, costs USD 2 per ride and is available at the airport and subway stations.

Newark Airport - Taxi fare for the 45 to 60 minute trip costs USD 40 - USD 60, plus tip and tolls (about USD 10). The Olympia Newark Airport Express goes to Grand Central Station and Port Authority. The trip takes 45 to 60 minutes and is USD 14 one way and USD 22 round trip. Super-shuttle charges USD 17 - USD 19 to Manhattan. An Airlink shared-ride van is USD 15 to Midtown. The AirTrain leaves from the gate level and connects to the Rail Link Station, where you can access trains to NYC's Penn Station (one way on NJ Transit is USD 14 and takes 30 minutes; one way on Amtrak is USD 28 and takes 23 minutes).

LaGuardia - Taxi fare for the eight-mile, 30 to 45 minute trip costs USD 30 - USD 65. It costs USD 22 - USD 35 for groups, plus tolls (USD 4.50) and tip. The M60 public bus, which stops at the terminal, goes to 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, among other stops. SuperShuttle charges USD 15- USD 17 to Manhattan. For the 40 to 60 minute ride, New York Airport Service Express Bus charges USD 12 one way, USD 21 round trip between LaGuardia and Grand Central Terminal, Port Authority and Penn Station. An Airlink shared van is USD 13 to midtown.

New York City has two main rail stations,

Grand Central Terminal and Pennsylvania Station. Grand Central is on the East Side, in Midtown, and Penn Station is on the West Side, just below Midtown. Both are served by numerous bus and subway lines. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, which goes to NYC suburbs in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, serves Grand Central. Penn Station serves Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson).

WHEN TO GO Summer (average high 82˚F/27.7˚C) sends New York residents and visitors outdoors to enjoy film festivals, music, public parks and beaches. For baseball lovers, the season continues, while tennis fans head to the U.S. Open in Queens.

Summer also is time for annual celebrations. The Museum Mile Festival features nine museums along Fifth Avenue, for a mile-long festivity of free access and entertainment. Many of New York's finest restaurants offer discounted three-course lunches and dinners through Labor Day as an extension of NYC Restaurant Week.
In fall (average high 64˚F/17.6˚C, cooling throughout), the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera host their opening nights, while the New York Film Festival features the films of national and international directors.

Later in the season, visitors and locals enjoy The ING New York City Marathon, The New York Comedy Festival, the New York Chocolate Show, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Winter (average high 40˚F/4.8˚C, with lows below freezing) in New York brings traditional holiday celebrations, including the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Rockefeller Center, the world's largest menorah on Central Park South and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

The City is host to several winter shows including the National Boat Show, Winter Antiques Show, and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Fashion-lovers can enjoy the release of new collections at Fashion Week.
Springtime (average high 60˚F/15.8˚C, warming throughout) in New York City marks the return of the Yankees and Mets, as well as the start of the minor league baseball season. Public parks and botanical gardens in every borough welcome visitors for flower shows. A variety of parades celebrating St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Greek Independence Day and Cuban Day, make their way through the city streets in spring.

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