Cultural Tourism In NYC
Darimari Pujols
In New York City, there are many attractions to visit and many activities visitors can engage in. The 5 boroughs in New York City which are Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Queens all provide amazing history where visitors can gain some important information and learn from it.
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, created by Washington Roebling in 1869 spans from East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan. It was the first bridge to use steel for cable wire, and during its construction explosives were used inside a pneumatic caisson. The Brooklyn Bridge is also a symbol of optimism for the people of New York and the United States. It also symbolizes opportunity for the people of Manhattan and industry.
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Walking Across The Bridge:
To begin walking the bridge, you need to take the walkway that begins on Tillary street and Boerum place. The bridge is over 1 mile long and 2km long. It takes about 30 minutes to walk across it. As you are walking across the bridge, you can take many pictures and enjoy the beautiful view.
Activities to do at Brooklyn Bridge Park:
At the Brooklyn Bridge Park, you can visit the different piers. The piers all offer something different. Pier 1 offers the best view of the Manhattan skyline and East River and Pier 3 is the Greenway Terrace which offers a granite terrace, art installations, open lawns, and views of the skyline.
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Places To Visit:
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art was founded in 1870 and is one of the most famous museums in the United States. This museum presents works of art from across all cultures to connect people together for knowledge and ideas.
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The High Line located in Manhattan is a 1.45-mile long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail created on a central railroad. At the high line you can see the amazing view of the city's architecture and the lookouts of the streets on a whole different perspective that will have you in shock. The high line is significant because it creates experiential places, blending landscape, and space.
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Transportation in NYC
There are many ways to get around the city. The fastest and quickest way to travel around New York City is by the subway. The MTA New York City Transit runs 24hours a day, seven days a week. There are also public buses which is a scenic way to see the city. You can also walk to your destinations or ride a bike if you are feeling very good that day and if the weather is nice out.
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Things To Eat:
New York City has many amazing restaurants and food places to eat at. This city is most famous for pizza, bagels, baked pretzels, pastrami, corned beef, and New York- style cheesecake.
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Beignets which are the official state doughnut of Louisiana, are sold in many restaurants in NYC. They are squared shaped pieces of doughnuts that are deep fried and then topped with powered sugar. Many people like to eat these doughnuts because they are very tasty and are a delicious dessert.
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