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Saturday 13 October 2012

NEW YORK!

I have some very exciting news! I will be spending four nights in the amazing New York this January. I literally can't contain my excitement. I've wanted to visit New York for as long as I can remember and it really hasn't sunk in yet. As well as being stupidly excited i'm also very nervous, I've been abroad once without my parents, to Majorca when I was younger, however I went with my friend and her family so this time it will be just me a friend and I've chosen to go half way round the world! I don't like to take baby steps about these things, do I? However because i'll be making sure I have exactly what I need, hopefully i'l be able to produce some good blog posts to help people who are planning on travelling to America or just so you can have a nosy on what i'll be packing in my suitcase! So first things first I've been researching places to visit once I am there and thought i'd share them with you. I'm sure many of you will already know or have even been lucky enough to visit these places before as there very iconic when you think of New York. 


The Empire State Building
This 102 story skyscraper is located in Manhattan and is arguably New York's most famous Landmark.The observation decks on the building provide 360 degree breathtaking views of the city.


Central Park
Central park is a public park in the center of Manhattan. The park hosts concerts and many activities, boating and ice skating to just name a few. 


Statue of Liberty
The statue of Liberty is a beautiful statue situated on Liberty Island and can only be accessed by a ferry service.


Times Square
Times square is a commercial intersection in Manhattan and is often labelled at "The Crossroad of the World" Times square is the site of the annual New Years eve ball drop and is one of the most famous places to celebrate the New Year. 


Rockefeller Centre - Ice Rink
The rockefeller center is a complex of 19 commerical buidlings spanning from fifth avenue to sixth avenue. You can also go to the 'top of the rock' which gives amazing views over the city Radio City music hall was one of the first complexes at the Rockefeller Centre and is a popular tourist attraction. The ice rink at the Rockefeller Centre is also extremely popular in the winter season. 


World Trade Center/Ground Zero
The World Trade Center is now known as Ground Zero is the site that held the twin towers before they were destroyed in the 9/11. Ground zero is a memorial to those that were affected in the attacks and a place to remember loved ones that tragically died. 


Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in America and connect Manhattan to Brooklyn.

(images found on weheartit 

Of course there are many more landmarks to visit in New York but these are just a few of the main ones I am interested in visiting. 

Carly :) x