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Times Square – New York

Times Square – New York

Times Square is a major commercial intersection in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. The extended Times Square area, also called the Theatre District, consists of the blocks between Sixth and Eighth Avenues from east to west, and West 40th and West 53rd Streets from south to north, making up the western part of the commercial area of Midtown Manhattan.

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Attractions in New York

New York City is an exciting place which attracts visitors from all over the world, who come to see its many world class attractions.

New York is the considered to be the crossroads of the world and the attractions reflect the rich cultural history of the city. Visit Ellis Island to see where immigrants came to America. See New Yorks Chinatown for a glimpse of the rich Asian influence, or spend a day at the American Museum of Natural History for a truly educational experience.

Statue of Liberty
Lady Liberty, as the statue is sometimes called, was a gift from the French commemorating the American Revolution. The statue was unveiled on October 28, 1886, by President Grover Cleveland. Previously, the statue had been a fixture in Paris before it found its way to its present home on Bedloe’s Island, now known as Liberty Island. In 1986 the statue underwent extensive restoration at a cost of $69.8 million dollars. A new gold torch was added replacing the corroded original (the original is on display in the main lobby). The torch was coated with 24-carat gold leaf. The Statue of Liberty is recognized as a symbol of freedom throughout the world.

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