DK Travel : New York

With its skyscrapers, great museums, and bright lights of Broadway, New York is a city of superlatives. There are countless sights that have to be seen, but a handful are truly definitive of the city. These highlights illustrate the very best.

Ellis Island

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Ellis Island is a symbol of America’s immigrant heritage. From 1892 to 1954, this immigrant depot processed the greatest tide of incoming humanity in the nation’s history. Nearly twelve million landed here in their search of freedom of speech and religion, and for economic opportunity.

I found my great grandfather's passenger details on ellis island ship manifestos etc, so now that I am leaving for NYC tomorrow, I will definitely visit this highlight! It is a great place to visit if your are into history.
Ellis Island Immigration History Center

Carefully restored buildings bring to life the experience of the immigrants who have poured into New York over the years, helping to build the multi-ethnic city of today.
Empire Diner

The door is always open at this rail car converted to a 24-hour Art Deco diner. The best people-watching comes after midnight.
Empire Diner

This feels like a genuine 1950s diner straight out of a film. Food is great and you'll feel like you've stepped back in time! Watch out though, it does get busy.
Empire Hotel

Lincoln Center is across the street from this refurbished hotel with an impressive lobby and small but decently decorated rooms. There’s a tape and CD library for in-room players, plus a café, good for pre-concert dining.
Empire State Building

The Empire State Building (1930–31) is the tallest structure in New York. For 27 years its dominance was eclipsed by the World Trade Center, but the latter was destroyed in September 2001 during a terrorist attack on the city. With an 86th-floor observatory, the building receives some 3.5 million visitors each year.
Empire State Building

New York’s most famous, and tallest, skyscraper is an Art Deco classic. Since it was completed in 1931 more than 120 million visitors have looked down on the city from its observatories.
Empire State Building

This soaring Art Deco skyscraper is one of the most widely recognized symbols of the city, and star of countless movies. It offers unforgettable panoramas of New York from its 86th floor Observatory.
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Japanese food
Erminia

They don’t come more romantic than this tiny, candlelit Italian with beamed ceilings and a menu of well-prepared classics. A popular choice on Valentine’s Day.

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