HistoryStatue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Take the ferry to Lady Liberty, a gift from France in 1886, then walk through the immigration halls on Ellis Island.
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New York at a glance
- Country
- United States
- Airports
- John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA)
- Search code
NYC- Money
- US dollar (USD)
Discover New York
Five boroughs, eight million people and a skyline everyone knows. New York is museums by day, Broadway by night and food from every country on earth around the clock.
What it's called
- The Big Applea 1920s nickname that stuck
- New Amsterdamits Dutch name until 1664
- Gothaman old literary nickname
Things to do in New York
History
NatureCentral Park
843 acres of lakes, bridges and lawns in the middle of Manhattan. Rent a bike or a rowboat.
NightlifeTimes Square and Broadway
Neon by night, and some of the world's best musicals a block away.
ViewsBrooklyn Bridge
Walk across the 1883 bridge for skyline views, then explore DUMBO on the Brooklyn side.
CultureThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Egyptian temples, Van Gogh and armor halls in one of the biggest art museums anywhere.
ViewsTop of the Rock or the Empire State Building
Watch the city light up at sunset from 70 or more floors up.
About the United States
The United States stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific, plus Alaska and Hawaii. In one country you get skyscraper cities, red-rock deserts, tropical beaches, snowy mountains and small towns with diners and county fairs.
- CapitalWashington, D.C.
- MoneyUS dollar (USD)
- LanguageEnglish (Spanish is widely spoken too)
Economy
It is the world's largest economy. Silicon Valley tech, Hollywood films, Wall Street finance, Texas oil and Midwest farms all play a part, and travel and tourism support millions of jobs.
Culture
People from every corner of the world made America, and you taste it in the food: barbecue, soul food, Tex-Mex, pizza and more. Jazz, blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop were all born here, and game day is close to a holiday.
Places to visit
- Grand Canyonthe most famous view in the West
- Yellowstonegeysers, bison and the first national park
- New Orleansjazz, Creole food and the French Quarter
- San Franciscothe Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars
- Washington, D.C.monuments and free Smithsonian museums
- Las Vegasshows and neon in the desert
Why the United States is worth it for you
- A whole world in one tripCities, beaches, deserts and mountains without crossing a border.
- Free museumsThe Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. are free to enter.
- Flights everywhereSo many airports and airlines that fares stay competitive and connections are easy.
- Road-trip freedomGood highways, motels in every town and scenery that changes every few hours.
Travel more of the United States
Places worth adding to your trip, from New York or on another visit.
NatureGrand Canyon, Arizona
A mile-deep canyon carved by the Colorado River; sunrise at the South Rim is unforgettable.
NatureYellowstone, Wyoming
The first national park in the world, with geysers like Old Faithful, bison and hot springs.
NatureYosemite, California
Granite cliffs, giant sequoias and waterfalls in the Sierra Nevada.
CultureNew Orleans, Louisiana
Jazz on Frenchmen Street, beignets and the French Quarter's iron balconies.
HistoryWashington, D.C.
The Capitol, the White House and the free Smithsonian museums.
NightlifeLas Vegas, Nevada
Neon, shows and casinos, and a gateway to Zion and the Grand Canyon.
BeachHawaiʻi
Volcanoes, surf and the spirit of aloha.
See the guide →Eat like a local
- New York pizzaBig, thin slices you fold in half.
- Bagel with loxCream cheese and smoked salmon, a deli classic.
- Pastrami on ryePiled high at old Jewish delis.
The story of New York
The Dutch founded New Amsterdam on the tip of Manhattan in the 1620s. The English took it in 1664 and renamed it after the Duke of York. Between 1892 and 1954 about 12 million immigrants arrived through Ellis Island, and the neighborhoods they built still shape the city.
The United States through history
- Long before 1500
Hundreds of Native American nations lived across the land.
- 1607
Jamestown, Virginia, becomes the first lasting English settlement.
- 1776
The Declaration of Independence is signed on July 4 in Philadelphia.
- 1865
The Civil War ends and slavery is abolished.
- 1964
The Civil Rights Act outlaws discrimination by race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
- 1969
Apollo 11 lands the first people on the Moon.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to early November, when it's mild. December brings holiday lights.
- Getting around
- The subway runs 24 hours and reaches almost everywhere; yellow cabs and ferries fill the gaps.
- Language
- English (Spanish is widely spoken too)
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Questions about New York
Which airports serve New York?
John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA). Search code: NYC.
What currency is used in New York?
US dollar (USD).
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