The Sights of New York

In between meetings, take time to explore the fabulous sights of New York. Whether it's a tour of the Empire State Building, or a stroll through Central Park, the sights are many and varied.

• Times Square
  

  Known as the Crossroads of the World, Times Square is the heart of New York City, where commerce meets the performing arts. Located at 42nd Street where 7th Ave. and Broadway cross.

• Central Park & Central Park Zoo
  

  Central Park spans 2 1/2 miles from 59th Street to 110th Street and 1/2 mile from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue. Central Park is the most frequently visited urban park in the United States and was originally conceived in the salons of wealthy New Yorkers in the early 1850's, the park project spanned more than a decade and cost the city ten million dollars. Today, the park is home to numerous restaurants, playgrounds, the Metropolitan Museum, the Central Park Zoo, and Wollman Rink.

• Chrysler Building
  

  The Chrysler Building was designed as a tribute to the booming automotive industry. Built in 1930, it was the world's tallest skyscraper at the time, until the Empire State Building claimed that spot just months later. There are no tours or exhibits, but the gleaming chrome lobby is open to tourists daily.
  Located at 405 Lexington Ave, at 42nd Street. General Informaion: (212) 682-3070.

• Empire State Building
  

  Completed in 1931, the 1,454 foot tall Empire State Building is a lasting reminder of the Art Deco period.  The exterior observatory on the 86th floor is open seven days a week, 9:30 am to midnight (last tickets sold at 11:15pm). Special holiday hours are observed. Security is tight, so visitors should give themselves extra time, and make sure to bring a picture ID.
  Located at 350 Fifth Ave, at 34th Street. (212) 736-3100.

• Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty
  

  Ellis Island Museum is housed in the same building that 17 million immigrants came through in the years from 1892 to 1954.
  
  Ferry boats leave from Battery Park for the island, including an option to visit the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island nearby. Ferries operate 7 days a week, from 9:30am to 5:00pm.
  
  Statue Cruises information: 212-523-9849.
  

• Grant's Tomb
  

  Civil War general and two-term U.S. president Ulysses S. Grant rests beside his wife in the largest mausoleum in the United States. Overlooking the Hudson River and Riverside Park, the granite mausoleum was completed in 1897. Grant memorabilia and Civil War artifacts are on display. Admission is free. Open seven days a week, 9am-5:00pm. 122nd Street and Riverside Drive.

  General Information: (212) 666-1640.

• United Nations
  

  Located on the banks of the East River, this international zone is the only section of land in Manhattan that is not part of the United States. The 181 flags in front represent each of the member states' commitment to working together for peaceful conflict resolution.
  
  Guided tours operate daily; English tours leave about every 15 minutes, from 9:15am to 4:45pm. For tours in other languages, call (212) 963-7539 on the morning you want to visit to find out the schedule, or reserve a foriegn language tour with a large group. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. For information and reservations call: (212) 963-7113.