Manhattan's History & City Landmarks
Learn more about Manhattan's rich history. From Indian territory to New Amsterdam to Manhattan island. Get the real story on Manhattan landmarks you thought you knew -- from Ellis Island to the Empire State Building and beyond.
Historic Manhattan Cathedrals, Churches, and Synagogues
Manhattan is home to the world’s finest historic cathedrals, churches, and synagogues. Find awe-inspiring architecture in religious buildings all over the city.
Manhattan is home to the world’s finest historic cathedrals, churches, and synagogues. Find awe-inspiring architecture in religious buildings all over the city.
South Street Seaport Photo Gallery
The historic South Street Seaport in lower Manhattan offers a shopping mall, a museum, dining, and great views of the East River.
The historic South Street Seaport in lower Manhattan offers a shopping mall, a museum, dining, and great views of the East River.
Visit the South Street Seaport
Visit the South Street Seaport along the Lower Manhattan waterfront and be transported 19th Century New York City. Visitors find top stores and restaurants among the cobblestone streets and brick mercantile buildings.
Visit the South Street Seaport along the Lower Manhattan waterfront and be transported 19th Century New York City. Visitors find top stores and restaurants among the cobblestone streets and brick mercantile buildings.
Top Of The Rock at Rockefeller Center
For fantastic skyline views, it's hard to beat Top Of The Rock at Rockefeller Center. Your out-of-town visitors will want to go and you'll be happy they did once you brave the crowds and see the view from the top.
For fantastic skyline views, it's hard to beat Top Of The Rock at Rockefeller Center. Your out-of-town visitors will want to go and you'll be happy they did once you brave the crowds and see the view from the top.
Central Park Attractions
Check out the top attractions in New York City's 843-acre backyard, Central Park. Sights include the Central Park Zoo, the Great Lawn, Strawberry Fields, and more.
Check out the top attractions in New York City's 843-acre backyard, Central Park. Sights include the Central Park Zoo, the Great Lawn, Strawberry Fields, and more.
New York Skyline Views From Top Of The Rock at Rockefeller Center
Photos of New York Skyline From Top Of The Rock at Rockefeller Center. Empire State Building, Central Park, Chrysler Building, and more NYC skyline views.
Photos of New York Skyline From Top Of The Rock at Rockefeller Center. Empire State Building, Central Park, Chrysler Building, and more NYC skyline views.
World Trade Center
Read about the history of the World Trade Center towers, the lower Manhattan landmark built in 1970 and destroyed by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
Read about the history of the World Trade Center towers, the lower Manhattan landmark built in 1970 and destroyed by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
World Trade Center Site Photo Gallery
Photos of the World Trade Center site and Ground Zero area in New York City
Photos of the World Trade Center site and Ground Zero area in New York City
The Statue of Liberty -- History and Key Facts
A history of the Statue of Libert in New York City and key facts about the Statue of Liberty's size, features, and creator.
A history of the Statue of Libert in New York City and key facts about the Statue of Liberty's size, features, and creator.
Yankee Stadium: Home of the New York Yankees
All about Yankee Stadium, home of baseball's famous New York Yankees. Learn about Yankee Stadium's rich history (from Babe Ruth to A-Rod). Get information to plan your next visit to Yankee Stadium -- seating charts, how to get tickets, directions, and more.
All about Yankee Stadium, home of baseball's famous New York Yankees. Learn about Yankee Stadium's rich history (from Babe Ruth to A-Rod). Get information to plan your next visit to Yankee Stadium -- seating charts, how to get tickets, directions, and more.
Secrets of Grand Central Terminal Train Station
Discover the hidden secrets of the Grand Central Terminal Train Station -- including the whispering gallery, FDR's secret passage, the kissing room and more.
Discover the hidden secrets of the Grand Central Terminal Train Station -- including the whispering gallery, FDR's secret passage, the kissing room and more.
New York City's American Museum of Natural History: Dinosaurs, The Hayden Planetarium, A Giant Whale, and Much More
Visit the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and explore the amazing worlds of the dinosaurs, outer space, and the history of the natural world. See the famous dinosaur skeletons, the giant blue whale and other animals, the Hayden planetarium and space displays, and much more.
Visit the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and explore the amazing worlds of the dinosaurs, outer space, and the history of the natural world. See the famous dinosaur skeletons, the giant blue whale and other animals, the Hayden planetarium and space displays, and much more.
Empire State Building: Trivia and Fun Facts
What every New Yorker should know about New York City's tallest skyscraper, the Empire State Building.
What every New Yorker should know about New York City's tallest skyscraper, the Empire State Building.
Grand Central Terminal: Historic Train Station
Explore the history of Grand Central Terminal, New York City landmark and the nation's largest train station.
Explore the history of Grand Central Terminal, New York City landmark and the nation's largest train station.
Bryant Park Photo Gallery
A photo gallery featuring images of New York City's Bryant Park. Bryant Park is home to Olympus Fashion week, free wifi, an outdoor summer film festival, free concerts, and much more.
A photo gallery featuring images of New York City's Bryant Park. Bryant Park is home to Olympus Fashion week, free wifi, an outdoor summer film festival, free concerts, and much more.
New Yorker's Guide to Rockefeller Center -- Radio City Music Hall, Ice-Skating Rink, Christmas Tree, GE Building
A New Yorker's guide to New York City's famous Rockefeller Center, home of Radio City Music Hall, the Rockefeller Center ice-skating rink, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the GE Building, NBC Studios, and more.
A New Yorker's guide to New York City's famous Rockefeller Center, home of Radio City Music Hall, the Rockefeller Center ice-skating rink, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the GE Building, NBC Studios, and more.
September 11th, 2001
The world will never forget the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
The world will never forget the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Bryant Park Prepares For Fashion Week
See Bryant Park transform for New York Fashion Week
See Bryant Park transform for New York Fashion Week
Central Park Winter Photo Gallery -- Snow on Central Park
Wander into the still white wilderness of Central Park after a fresh snowfall. It's almost like stepping into a holiday card. Our Central Park Winter Photo Gallery shows a beautiful world blanketed in pure, soft white (still unspoiled by dogs, people, or pollution).
Wander into the still white wilderness of Central Park after a fresh snowfall. It's almost like stepping into a holiday card. Our Central Park Winter Photo Gallery shows a beautiful world blanketed in pure, soft white (still unspoiled by dogs, people, or pollution).
Central Park
Everything you want to know about Central Park -- from events to history to amazing photos.
Everything you want to know about Central Park -- from events to history to amazing photos.
Treasury of NYC History -- Museum of the City of New York
Explore NYC history at the Musuem of the City of New York. With more than 1.5 million paintings, photographs, and other artifacts, the Museum offers fascinating looks at Manhattan's past. Current exhibitions include Glamour, New York Style (an exhibition of NY high fashion going back to 1883) and El Barrio: Puerto Rican New York.
Explore NYC history at the Musuem of the City of New York. With more than 1.5 million paintings, photographs, and other artifacts, the Museum offers fascinating looks at Manhattan's past. Current exhibitions include Glamour, New York Style (an exhibition of NY high fashion going back to 1883) and El Barrio: Puerto Rican New York.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum -- Take A Trip Back In Time
Experience life in the Lowe East Side tenements through exhibits in three buildings on Orchard Street. The Museum has carefully restored apartments to depict the stories of Lower East Side immigrant families from the 1870s to the 1930s. Historical walking tours of the neighborhood and educational programs are also offered.
Experience life in the Lowe East Side tenements through exhibits in three buildings on Orchard Street. The Museum has carefully restored apartments to depict the stories of Lower East Side immigrant families from the 1870s to the 1930s. Historical walking tours of the neighborhood and educational programs are also offered.
Museum of Natural History
Check out the dinosaurs,the planetarium and the giant whale. The Museum of Natural History is a blast for kids of all ages.
Check out the dinosaurs,the planetarium and the giant whale. The Museum of Natural History is a blast for kids of all ages.
The Empire State Building
It's not just for tourists. If you haven't seen the view from the top, go now. Or just check out the web site's "View From the Top" towercam.
It's not just for tourists. If you haven't seen the view from the top, go now. Or just check out the web site's "View From the Top" towercam.
Statue of Liberty
Read up on the history of our lady of Liberty. Plan a visit to this top NYC landmark for your out-of-town visitors.
Read up on the history of our lady of Liberty. Plan a visit to this top NYC landmark for your out-of-town visitors.
NY Transportation in Film
In honor of the New York Subway centennial, check out this exhibit at Grand Central that documents the NYC subway's starring role in classic films.
In honor of the New York Subway centennial, check out this exhibit at Grand Central that documents the NYC subway's starring role in classic films.
Martin Luther King, Jr. in New York City
Civil rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. made his mark on New York City, inspiring many with his anti-war and civil rights activism.
Civil rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. made his mark on New York City, inspiring many with his anti-war and civil rights activism.
Rockefeller Center Holiday Photo Gallery
Take a walking tour of Rockefeller Center during the holidays. See Rockefeller Center photo gallery pictures of Radio City Music Hall, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the GM Building, Saks Fifth Avenue, the Rockefeller Center Skating Rink and more.
Take a walking tour of Rockefeller Center during the holidays. See Rockefeller Center photo gallery pictures of Radio City Music Hall, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the GM Building, Saks Fifth Avenue, the Rockefeller Center Skating Rink and more.
Grand Central Terminal
Learn more about the history of Grand Central Terminal or book a tour to discover its hidden secrets.
Learn more about the history of Grand Central Terminal or book a tour to discover its hidden secrets.
100 Years of New York City History
This cool site created by the New York Times traceds New York City history decade by decade up to 1997.
This cool site created by the New York Times traceds New York City history decade by decade up to 1997.
Architecture of New York City -- Great Buildings
Learn about the history and architecture of Manhattan's greatest buildings.
Learn about the history and architecture of Manhattan's greatest buildings.
New Year's Eve In Times Square Photo Gallery
See photos of the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square in New York City. Watch the ball drop in Times Square with Ryan Seacrest, Christina Aguilera, and millions of other revelers.
See photos of the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square in New York City. Watch the ball drop in Times Square with Ryan Seacrest, Christina Aguilera, and millions of other revelers.