New York is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, located on the Atlantic coast, at the very mouth of the Hudson River. It is the financial center not only for the United States, but for the whole world. Its streets resemble a scattered anthill - life is in full swing here both night and day. It is a city of contrasts and temptations. It seems to have it all. Not surprisingly, the streets of New York are always crowded with tourists.
Once in this metropolis for the first time, you will constantly feel that you are in a movie come to life. Huge skyscrapers, an abundance of neon advertisements, nimble yellow taxis, the sounds of horns, an endless stream of people - all this is so familiar from American films. The main thing here is not to get lost in the diversity of this city. And it has something to see and where to go. New York streets have an amazing feature. They intersect at right angles, and from a bird's eye view the city resembles a chessboard. Only one street is out of order. This is Broadway, New York's iconic highway. It zigzags through Manhattan and stretches for 30 kilometers. The main entertainment venues of the city are concentrated here. Be sure to visit the world famous Broadway musicals. However, you can just walk along this street, enjoying its neon light and variegation. At the intersection of Broadway and 81st Avenue is one of the most popular grocery stores in the city - Zabar's. There is nothing on its shelves. Here you can buy fresh meat, cheese, olives, coffee. However, the main staple is smoked fish, which will definitely be offered to taste before buying. Fifth Avenue is another street in New York that is worth visiting. Without visiting it, you will not get an exhaustive impression of this metropolis. There are St. Patrick's Cathedral, Guggenheim Museum, Public Library, Rockefeller Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, tourists are attracted to this street by another - brand shops, of which there are a great many. It is impossible to ignore and Wall Street is a narrow small street that is the financial center of the metropolis. If you come here on weekdays, your head can go dizzy from the hustle and bustle. The headquarters of the stock exchange has been located here for two centuries. Nearby, you can see a bronze statue of a bull, which personifies the assertiveness and strength inherent in brokers. In addition, on the street you can see several historical buildings, including the Federal Hall. It is a neoclassical building with a statue of George Washington, the first president of the United States next to it, and there is plenty of architectural sophistication in this city. Among them is the Iron Skyscraper - a 22-storey building, 87 meters high. It was erected in 1902 between Broadway and Fifth Avenue. This is the first skyscraper in the city. It really looks like an old iron in shape. The Chrysler Building is another of the city's most memorable and beautiful skyscrapers. Its spire, framed by metal panels, resembles an automobile radiator grill. Despite its eighty-year history, the building still embodies the desire for leadership and height today. Be sure to go to Central Park - a green island in the middle of a stone jungle. Almost everything in it is man-made, despite this, there are always a lot of people in the park. There are several artificial lakes, alleys and lawns where tennis or volleyball is played. In addition, the park offers a luxurious carriage ride, as well as a Venetian gondola ride across the lake and the Brooklyn Bridge. This is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the States. Undoubtedly, it is worth taking a ferry to Staten Island, where there is a symbol of the New World - the Statue of Liberty. New York is also the culinary capital of the world. There are about 25 thousand restaurants in this city. Visit at least one of them, for example, Tribeca Grill. It is owned by the famous actor Robert De Niro. The restaurant is located on the corner of Franklin Street. His menu includes Italian ravioli, fish roast, salmon with coriander, apricot-pistachio cake.
