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Spider-Man swinging between skyscrapers, New York Fashion Week held twice a year in Bryant Park, the bustling "Shakespeare in the Park" festival in Central Park during summer, the Occupy Wall Street movement continuing its protest at Union Square, Jeremy Lin creating a storm at Madison Square Garden in 2012, and this year’s hot dog eating contest winner at Coney Island... Whether you’re watching TV, reading the newspaper, or browsing online, from movies, fashion, arts, finance, sports to events, New York always captures everyone’s attention all year round.
1. Visiting Liberty and Ellis Islands
In late 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused severe damage, forcing the closure of both Liberty and Ellis Islands. After repairs, Liberty Island finally reopened to the public on July 4, 2013. The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island has long been a symbol of American freedom. It was a centennial gift from France to the United States. The robed Lady Liberty holds the Declaration of Independence in her left hand and raises a torch in her right, guiding new immigrants toward freedom. As for Ellis Island, it served as the immigration gateway to the land of golden dreams that is America. Around 40% of Americans can trace their ancestors back to this small 27.5-acre island. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers a glimpse into the history of the “Island of Immigrants.”
In late 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused severe damage, forcing the closure of both Liberty and Ellis Islands. After repairs, Liberty Island finally reopened to the public on July 4, 2013. The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island has long been a symbol of American freedom. It was a centennial gift from France to the United States. The robed Lady Liberty holds the Declaration of Independence in her left hand and raises a torch in her right, guiding new immigrants toward freedom. As for Ellis Island, it served as the immigration gateway to the land of golden dreams that is America. Around 40% of Americans can trace their ancestors back to this small 27.5-acre island. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum offers a glimpse into the history of the “Island of Immigrants.”
The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island has long been a symbol of American freedom. It was a centennial gift from France to the United States (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
2. Visiting 9/11 Memorial Sites
On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks involving hijacked planes led to the explosion and destruction of the two towers. The once world-dominating Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were reduced to rubble in an instant. With the reconstruction plan led by Daniel Libeskind starting in 2004, 7 World Trade Center, the new building of the World Trade Center, has gradually been completed. The beautiful glass curtain wall structure ushers in a new chapter. However, the lessons of the terrorist attacks must not be forgotten. The 9/11 Memorial Center takes visitors through those terrifying times through exhibitions and guided walking tours. As for St. Paul’s Chapel, located opposite the World Trade Center, it was once a place where volunteers from around the world took turns caring for the injured. Today, the 9/11 Altar set up there still commemorates the victims and the volunteers who lost their lives in service.
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National September 11 Memorial & Museum: www.national911memorial.org
9/11 Memorial Center: www.tributewtc.org
St. Paul’s Chapel: www.trinitywallstreet.org
The 9/11 Memorial Center takes visitors through those terrifying times through exhibitions and guided walking tours (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
3. Walking Across the Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, spanning Manhattan Island and the borough of Brooklyn, is not only the first steel-wire suspension bridge but also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. Its two towering Gothic towers were the tallest structures in the Western world. In the winter of 1852, John Augustus Roebling was unable to reach Brooklyn due to the frozen river, which inspired the idea of building this great bridge. But it was a long and difficult journey. After the efforts of Roebling himself, his son, and his wife, the bridge was finally completed 13 years later. The bridge uses two 84-meter-high Gothic towers to symbolize the connection between the two areas and is supported by four main steel cables connected to the suspenders of the bridge deck. The wide bridge deck is divided into three lanes, with the outer two originally for horse-drawn carriages and the middle for trolley cars, while the upper level is the pedestrian walkway.
The Brooklyn Bridge, spanning Manhattan Island and the borough of Brooklyn, is not only the first steel-wire suspension bridge but also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. Its two towering Gothic towers were the tallest structures in the Western world. In the winter of 1852, John Augustus Roebling was unable to reach Brooklyn due to the frozen river, which inspired the idea of building this great bridge. But it was a long and difficult journey. After the efforts of Roebling himself, his son, and his wife, the bridge was finally completed 13 years later. The bridge uses two 84-meter-high Gothic towers to symbolize the connection between the two areas and is supported by four main steel cables connected to the suspenders of the bridge deck. The wide bridge deck is divided into three lanes, with the outer two originally for horse-drawn carriages and the middle for trolley cars, while the upper level is the pedestrian walkway.
The Brooklyn Bridge, spanning Manhattan Island and the borough of Brooklyn, is not only the first steel-wire suspension bridge but also the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
4. Strolling Through Chelsea Galleries
On a sunny afternoon in New York, one of the best ways to relax is to stroll through the Chelsea art galleries. Within just a few streets, there are hundreds of galleries. Most of these galleries are free to visit, and many are located inside buildings. If the front door is closed, simply press the buzzer to ask the gallery staff to let you in. Each gallery regularly changes its exhibitions, so for information about the featured artists and artworks, please check online. At Andrea Rosen Gallery, you can see works featuring many new photography techniques. Luhring Augustine Gallery mainly showcases installation art. Matthew Marks Gallery is probably the largest of all the galleries, making it ideal for displaying large-scale paintings. D’amelio Terras Gallery may be small in space, but it exhibits the most diverse forms of art.
On a sunny afternoon in New York, one of the best ways to relax is to stroll through the Chelsea art galleries. Within just a few streets, there are hundreds of galleries. Most of these galleries are free to visit, and many are located inside buildings. If the front door is closed, simply press the buzzer to ask the gallery staff to let you in. Each gallery regularly changes its exhibitions, so for information about the featured artists and artworks, please check online. At Andrea Rosen Gallery, you can see works featuring many new photography techniques. Luhring Augustine Gallery mainly showcases installation art. Matthew Marks Gallery is probably the largest of all the galleries, making it ideal for displaying large-scale paintings. D’amelio Terras Gallery may be small in space, but it exhibits the most diverse forms of art.
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Getting there: Take the 4, 5, or 6 subway line to the 14 St station, or take the C or E line to the 23 St station, then walk about 10 minutes to reach the area.
Location: Between 10th and 11th Avenues, and 17th to 26th Streets
Gallery map: www.chelseagallerymap.com
On a sunny afternoon in New York, one of the best ways to relax is to stroll through the Chelsea art galleries (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
5. Empire State Building
With over 100 films shot here, including the classic An Affair to Remember, the beloved Sleepless in Seattle starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, and the recent remake of King Kong... This iconic building attracts nearly 4 million visitors each year who come to relive the thrilling scenes from these movies. Built during the skyscraper boom of the 1920s and 1930s, the Empire State Building stands approximately 883 meters tall. Its observation decks are located on the 86th floor open-air platform and the 102nd floor enclosed in glass. The best times for views are in the morning and at dusk, when the sun is just on the horizon, offering breathtaking skies.
With over 100 films shot here, including the classic An Affair to Remember, the beloved Sleepless in Seattle starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, and the recent remake of King Kong... This iconic building attracts nearly 4 million visitors each year who come to relive the thrilling scenes from these movies. Built during the skyscraper boom of the 1920s and 1930s, the Empire State Building stands approximately 883 meters tall. Its observation decks are located on the 86th floor open-air platform and the 102nd floor enclosed in glass. The best times for views are in the morning and at dusk, when the sun is just on the horizon, offering breathtaking skies.
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Getting there: Take the 4, 5, 6, 7, S, or N, Q, R, W lines to 34 St-Herald Square, or take the 6 line to 33 St, then walk about 4–6 minutes to reach the building.
Address: 350 5th Avenue, New York
Phone: +1 212-736-3100
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The building was completed during New York's skyscraper boom in the 1920s and 1930s, standing approximately 883 meters tall. Its observation decks are located on the open-air 86th floor and the enclosed, glass-walled 102nd floor (Photo provided by Mook Editorial Department)
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