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Welcome to New York City

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About New York City

New York City, the most populous city in the United States, is a global hub of commerce, finance, art, culture, and entertainment. Comprising five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island—the city is home to over 8 million residents who speak more than 800 languages.

Known for iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park, NYC offers an endless array of world-class museums, theaters, restaurants, and shopping districts.

With over 60 million visitors annually, New York City continues to captivate with its energy, diversity, and endless opportunities.

8.8M

Residents

5

Boroughs

60M+

Visitors/year

Must-See Attractions

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island with a beautiful sunset and water reflections

Statue of Liberty

The iconic symbol of freedom, a gift from France in 1886, standing 305 feet tall on Liberty Island.

Financial District
Central Park in autumn with colorful trees reflecting in The Lake and Bow Bridge in background

Central Park

843 acres of urban green space featuring lakes, trails, the zoo, and numerous performance spaces.

Manhattan
Times Square at night with bright digital billboards and bustling crowds of people

Times Square

The bustling commercial hub known for its bright billboards, Broadway theaters, and New Year's Eve ball drop.

Midtown

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Aerial view of Manhattan skyline including Midtown skyscrapers and the Empire State Building

Manhattan

The most densely populated borough and the economic hub of NYC, Manhattan is home to Wall Street, Broadway, Central Park, and numerous cultural landmarks. Divided into neighborhoods like SoHo, Harlem, and the Upper East Side, each area has its own distinct character.

  • Population: 1.6 million
  • 22.66 sq mi
  • Financial District
  • World-class museums

Getting Around NYC

Subway System

NYC's subway is the largest rapid transit system in the world with 472 stations. Open 24/7 with affordable fares.

Buses

5,800 buses serving over 2 million passengers daily. Uses same MetroCard as the subway.

Taxis & Rideshare

Over 13,500 yellow taxis plus rideshare options. Available throughout the five boroughs.

Upcoming Events

New York City Marathon runners crossing Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with city skyline in distance
Nov 5

NYC Marathon

Central Park

World's largest annual marathon with over 50,000 runners from 140+ countries.

Nov 23

Macy's Parade

Central Park West

Annual Thanksgiving parade featuring giant character balloons and performers.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony with thousands of lights and excited crowd
Dec 6

Tree Lighting

Rockefeller Center

Annual lighting of the famous Christmas tree with live performances.

Times Square New Year's Eve celebration with confetti and huge crowds
Dec 31

New Year's Eve

Times Square

Iconic ball drop celebration watched by millions worldwide.

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