See and Do in New York City
Expats in New York will find themselves with an extensive and ever expanding list of things to see and do; sightseeing alone could take up nearly all of your free time if you allowed it to.
Revel in awe at the enormity (in size and number) of the Times Square billboards, spend time relaxing in the beautiful Central Park or climb to the top of any of the iconic buildings – both the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are located in the metropolis. There are also a plethora of museums in New York, to satisfy all expat interests, as well as delightful Broadway entertainment. Even slowing down to mull over coffee at one of Soho’s many French cafés can be an event in itself.
The Statue of Liberty
Dating back to the American Revolution, the Statue of Liberty has become a universal symbol of freedom and democracy, a must-see for expats in New York.
www.nps.gov/stli
Telephone: (212) 363 3200; 866-782-8834 (ferry information)
Empire State Building
Built in just 410 days, the famous Empire State Building is New York’s tallest structure and has observation decks offering splendid views of the city.
www.esbnyc.com
Telephone: (212) 736 3100
Central Park
Central Park offers a wonderful natural haven for expats to escape to, with beautiful lakes and gardens to enjoy on your day off.
www.centralparknyc.org
Telephone: (212) 310 6600
Broadway
A must for expats in New York is to get all dressed up and catch one of the world-famous Broadway shows – Phantom of the Opera is a classic choice.
www.broadway.com
Times Square
This famous intersection, at the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street, is inundated with flashing advertisements and gigantic billboards – a very impressive sight!
Brooklyn Bridge
The iconic bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn is a wonderful sight for expats, especially at night when it’s lit up by hundreds of lights.
Rockefeller Centre
Named for billionaire John D Rockefeller, this centre is home to attractions including the Radio City Music Hall and the GE Building, which is the set for Saturday Night Live.
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and most important establishments of its kind, with more than 30 million artefacts on display.
www.amnh.org
Telephone: (212) 769 5100; 769 5200 (tickets and programs)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
With one of the largest collections of art in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is an appealing stop for any expat in New York.
www.metmuseum.org
Telephone: (212) 535 7710
World Trade Center - Ground Zero
A reminder of the tragic 2001 destruction of the Twin Towers, Ground Zero is a commemorative site that both locals and foreigners are drawn to.
www.national911memorial.org
Telephone: (212) 393 9160
Grand Central Station
A stop at New York’s impressive Grand Central Station, one of the world’s largest train stations, is something for all expats in New York to experience.
www.grandcentralterminal.com
Telephone: (212) 340-2345
Revel in awe at the enormity (in size and number) of the Times Square billboards, spend time relaxing in the beautiful Central Park or climb to the top of any of the iconic buildings – both the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are located in the metropolis. There are also a plethora of museums in New York, to satisfy all expat interests, as well as delightful Broadway entertainment. Even slowing down to mull over coffee at one of Soho’s many French cafés can be an event in itself.
Recommended Sightseeing in New York City
The Statue of Liberty
Dating back to the American Revolution, the Statue of Liberty has become a universal symbol of freedom and democracy, a must-see for expats in New York.
www.nps.gov/stli
Telephone: (212) 363 3200; 866-782-8834 (ferry information)
Empire State Building
Built in just 410 days, the famous Empire State Building is New York’s tallest structure and has observation decks offering splendid views of the city.
www.esbnyc.com
Telephone: (212) 736 3100
Central Park
Central Park offers a wonderful natural haven for expats to escape to, with beautiful lakes and gardens to enjoy on your day off.
www.centralparknyc.org
Telephone: (212) 310 6600
Broadway
A must for expats in New York is to get all dressed up and catch one of the world-famous Broadway shows – Phantom of the Opera is a classic choice.
www.broadway.com
Times Square
This famous intersection, at the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street, is inundated with flashing advertisements and gigantic billboards – a very impressive sight!
Brooklyn Bridge
The iconic bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn is a wonderful sight for expats, especially at night when it’s lit up by hundreds of lights.
Rockefeller Centre
Named for billionaire John D Rockefeller, this centre is home to attractions including the Radio City Music Hall and the GE Building, which is the set for Saturday Night Live.
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and most important establishments of its kind, with more than 30 million artefacts on display.
www.amnh.org
Telephone: (212) 769 5100; 769 5200 (tickets and programs)
Metropolitan Museum of Art
With one of the largest collections of art in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is an appealing stop for any expat in New York.
www.metmuseum.org
Telephone: (212) 535 7710
World Trade Center - Ground Zero
A reminder of the tragic 2001 destruction of the Twin Towers, Ground Zero is a commemorative site that both locals and foreigners are drawn to.
www.national911memorial.org
Telephone: (212) 393 9160
Grand Central Station
A stop at New York’s impressive Grand Central Station, one of the world’s largest train stations, is something for all expats in New York to experience.
www.grandcentralterminal.com
Telephone: (212) 340-2345
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