Quick Facts
- The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in 1886 and stands at 305 feet tall, including its pedestal.
- Central Park, which covers 843 acres, was the first landscaped public park in the United States, opening in 1858.
- The New York City subway system, operational since 1904, is one of the largest in the world, with 472 stations and over 665 miles of track.
- Times Square, known for its bright lights and billboards, was originally named Longacre Square until it was renamed in 1904 after the New York Times moved its headquarters there.
- The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1931, standing at 1,454 feet, and it remained so for nearly 40 years.
Travel Details
- Country
- USA
- Population
- 1M+
- Daily Budget
- $100-200
- Best Time to Visit
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Current Weather
- 🌙6°C/43°FClear
- Currency
- $ USD
- Coordinates
- 40.7128, -74.0060
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