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Chinatown, New York City

Chinatown
New York City's Chinatown ranks just after San Francisco as having the largest Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere. Chinatown has become a popular tourist destination offering landmarks such as the Chatham Square's Lt. Benjamin Ralph Kimlau Memorial archway, the Mahayana Buddhist Temple and the Museum of Chinese in America. Read more

Bartow-Pell Mansion
Guests can now journey back to the mid-19th century by exploring the museum's historic collections that detail the social history of those who lived and worked at the mansion during the Civil War decades. Read more

The Empire State Building

Empire State Building
Once the tallest building in the world, the Empire State Building remains the tallest building in New York at a full height of 1,453 feet. Its grace and classic Art Deco architecture make the 102-story building a must-see destination in the city. Read More

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Founded by artists and wealthy donors in 1870, New York's most well-known museum opened its doors in 1872. Its permanent collection of art includes more than two million pieces broken down into 19 curatorial departments, making "The Met" one of the largest galleries in the world. Read More

The Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art
The museum's collection of drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography and more has grown to over 150,000 pieces, while its archives hold about 2,500 linear feet of historical documents and photographs. Read More

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Located on a 12-acre island in the New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, or "Liberty Enlightening the World," is one of the most identifiable icons of the United States, a representation of its ideals of liberty and freedom. Read More

Times Square

Times Square
Times Square's neon and LED lights, illuminating signs such as the seven-story NASDAQ sign or the Toshiba billboard, together serve as a beacon to one of New York City's most iconic locations. Read More