Edge NYC
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Top of the Rock
Rockefeller Center
Empire State Building
One World Observatory
American Museum of Natural History
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
New York Botanical Garden
New York Aquarium
Statue of Liberty
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
NYC Sightseeing Cruises
Broadway Shows
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
RISE NY
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Radio City Music Hall
History
New York City is one of the most iconic cities in the world, with a history spanning over four centuries. From its humble origins as a Dutch trading post, the city has grown to become the financial, cultural, and artistic center of the planet.
Dutch Foundation
Dutch settlers founded Nieuw Amsterdam on the southern tip of Manhattan, establishing a trading post for the Dutch West India Company.
New York Is Born
The English seized the Dutch colony and renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York, brother of King Charles II of England.
The American Revolution
New York became a crucial battleground in the War of Independence. The Battle of Long Island was one of the largest engagements of the revolution.
First Capital of the USA
George Washington was inaugurated as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall on Wall Street, making New York the nation's first capital.
The Statue of Liberty
France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States, which was unveiled in New York Harbor as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
The Five Boroughs
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island merged to form the City of New York, creating the metropolis we know today.
The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building was completed, standing at 1,454 feet tall and becoming the world's tallest building — a symbol of American ambition and progress.
World Cultural Capital
New York established itself as the global center of art, jazz music, Broadway theater, and beat literature, attracting artists from around the world.
September 11th
The terrorist attacks destroyed the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The city showed extraordinary resilience and unity in rebuilding.
New York Today
With over 8 million residents and 60 million tourists annually, New York remains one of the most dynamic, diverse, and fascinating cities on the planet.
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