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Empire
State Building: New York's famous Empire State Building, a New York
City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a
quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan.
Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the
city's bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from
within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air
promenade. Since the Observatory opened to the public in 1931, almost
110 million visitors have thrilled to the awe-inspiring vision of the
city beneath them. Each year over 3.5 million people are whisked to the
86th floor to be where Cary Grant waited in vain for Deborah
Kerr in an "Affair to Remember", while Tom Hanks and
Meg Ryan had their fateful meeting in the movie "Sleepless in
Seattle." The observatory is handicap accessible. The building,
one of New York City's main tourist attractions, offers a variety of
activities for its visitors. One can tour the Observatory 365 days per
year, day and night, rain or shine for breathtaking views of Manhattan
and beyond. Also, there are two restaurants, a sushi bar, three coffee
shops, a drug store, a Hallmark card shop, a post office and two banks,
in addition to the plethora of restaurants and nightlife activities in
the surrounding area.
Statue
of Liberty: Located on 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor,
the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the
people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the
most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The Statue of
Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National
Monument on October 15, 1924. The Statue was extensively restored in
time for her spectacular centennial on July 4, 1986.
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