By Lars Tramilton
New York, New York (often referred to as "The Big Apple" and "The City That Never Sleeps") is one of the biggest and most vibrant cities on the planet. It is also one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, welcoming millions of visitors from all over the globe every year. New York is full of exciting tourist attractions, including world class museums, historical landmarks, concert halls, theaters and galleries. If you are planning to visit New York City by yourself, there are plenty of fun and interesting things to do alone.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York City's biggest tourist draws, and is a great place to tour alone. In existence since 1870, this vast museum has a permanent collection that consists of over two million works of art. Whether you are interested in seeing Egyptian art, medieval art, Italian Renaissance art, French impressionism, photography or even contemporary art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will have you captivated for hours.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10028
Tel: (212) 535-7710
Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum is one of the United States' biggest art museums. The permanent collection consists of over one million pieces. The collection represents almost every culture on the planet. Some types of things you will see displayed include Spanish colonial art, European sculptures and paintings, and ancient Egyptian artifacts. There is also a vast array of Oceanic, African and New World artwork available at the museum.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy.
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Tel: (718) 638-5000
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is located in midtown Manhattan and is one of New York City's most recognizable landmarks. It is also one of its most popular tourist attractions. There is an observatory located on the eighty-sixth floor of the building which offers a stunning panoramic viewpoint of New York City and surrounding areas. This is the best way to get a beautiful, breathtaking bird's eye view perspective of this city. It is also one of the highest buildings in the United States.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10118
Tel: (212) 736-3100
Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building is another one of New York City's most impressive architectural achievements. The style of the building is Art Deco, and it was, for a brief moment in time, the tallest building on the planet. Constructed back in 1929, the Chrysler Building (located in the midst of bustling midtown Manhattan) is one of the most notable symbols of New York City.
Chrysler Building
405 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10174
Tel: (212) 682-3070
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library was designed by the well known architects, Carrere and Hastings. This impressive library is vast and has a charming Beaux Arts style. In existence since 1911, this library is one of the largest in the world. The primary reading room of the library spans two city blocks. The periodicals room consists of over ten thousand magazines. This is a wonderful place to browse while alone in New York City.
New York Public Library
476 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212) 221-7676
About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.
