Étendue couleur émeraude dans l’effervescente jungle bétonnée qu’est la ville de New York, Central Park se trouve au cœur du quartier de Manhattan. Véritable labyrinthe, il s’étend de Midtown jusqu’à Harlem. Créé en 1857 par Frederick Law Olmsted et Calvert Vaux, qui imaginèrent un espace vert tentaculaire au centre de l’île, ce parc englobe 341,15 hectares et grouille de vie tout au long de la journée. Les 21 aires de jeux du parc sont ornées de fontaines décorées, de sculptures, d’une myriade de ponts et d’arches, offrant un répit de la ville où de nombreuses personnes viennent trouver la paix à l’écart du rythme chaotique de New York. La attractions dans l’enceinte de Central Park incluent la fontaine Bethesda, le Conservatory Garden, le château du Belvédère et le zoo de Central Park.
The Lincoln Center for Performing Arts is a massive venue when it comes to live entertainment. The Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors has something for everyone: internationally recognized dances, high-level performances, special events and jazz. Watch out for Live From Lincoln Center, a program that has famous orchestras and artistes performing. Lincoln Center holds about 400 live performances a year, ranging from classical to modern productions. And as if that wasn't enough, the Center also hosts many events put on by the Film Society at Lincoln Center. There are guided tours on a daily basis that explore the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera House, Avery Fisher Hall, the New York State Theater (home of the New York City Opera) and the Vivian Beaumont Theater. During the tour, your guides will entertain you with fascinating stories and give you a glimpse of a rehearsal in progress.
Tout visiteur à New York doit passer au moins quelques heures à cet musée. Conçu par Richard Morris Hunt en 1895, il contient plus de 150 000 mètres carrés d'espace exposition. Parmi des peintures européenne exposé il y a des uvres de Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Cézanne, Titian, et Vermeer. La galerie égyptienne est sans égale. L'art asiatique, le sculpture, l'arsenal, et la photographie sont tous à ne pas manquer. Lorsqu'il fait beau, le jardin en plein air au toit étale des sculptures contemporains. Allez au site Internet pour un programme des expositions, des détails auprès de l'adhésion, et les détails complets pour les visiteurs.
Située en face du Rockefeller Center sur la 5e Avenue, cette immense cathédrale est considérée comme la plus grande cathédrale catholique des États-Unis. Avec ses deux flèches culminant à 100 mètres de hauteur, la cathédrale Saint-Patrick est l’une des attractions architecturales les plus spectaculaires de la ville. La construction de cette structure néogothique a commencé en 1850 et s'est terminée en 1878. À l'intérieur, on trouve de nombreux autels et vitraux, ainsi qu'un orgue géant avec plus de 7 300 tuyaux. Des messes y ont lieu toute au long de la journée, et beaucoup de New-Yorkais s’y arrêtent pour un passer un moment de sérénité dans leur vie hectique.
Home to the legendary dance company The Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall is one of the most spectacular and famous performance venues in the United States. Its locale in the heart of the Big Apple has made it a cultural center, particularly during the Christmas season. Originally opened in 1932 and nicknamed "The Palace for the People," Radio City was renovated in 1980. Anybody who is anybody has performed here - New York legends Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davis, Jr. are just a few that spring to mind, and to this day, the stage remains a showcase for entertainment royalty.
Le Muséum américain d'histoire naturelle est une attraction populaire et l’un des plus grands musées d’histoire naturelle au monde. Il abrite une vaste collection d’artéfacts, d’objets et d’expositions, visant à tous à révéler les secrets du monde naturel. La visite commence avec des squelettes et des répliques de taille réelle d’éléphants, de dinosaures et d’autres créatures éteintes, qui vous accueillent en entrant dans la salle principale. Les autres points d’intérêt incluent la Salle de biologie et évolution humaine, la salle des météorites, une grande collection de pierres précieuses, un cinéma IMAX et les spectacles du planétarium Rose Center for Earth and Space (frais supplémentaires), ainsi qu’une bibliothèque de recherche. Le musée propose des visites publiques et en groupe personnalisées pour les programmes et sorties éducatifs, permettant aux visiteurs de découvrir les expositions de manière détaillée.
The Hillel House is a Jewish recreation zone, located within the Brooklyn College. This fantastic place features several interesting places to visit such as a kosher cafeteria, 17 Jewish clubs, a conference room, a synagogue, an auditorium and a well-equipped recreation room. This place was created so that Jewish students feel at home, while getting educated at the Brooklyn College. A beautiful and interesting place worth a visit, during a trip to the city.
This historic brick building was built in 1785 by Edward Mooney, a wealthy butcher. Mooney left his home behind when he died in 1800, and since then, the building has been used as a hotel, a pool parlor, a store, a brothel, a restaurant, and is now used as a bank. New York City designated the building as a landmark in 1966. It is the only remaining townhouse from the American Revolutionary period.
Dating back to early 1776, the Jacob Purdy House was the former headquarters of Sir George Washington. One of architect Samuel Horton's renowned works till date, the house, in 1979, was declared a registered monument in the National Register of Historic Place. Over the years, this historic structure has gone on to become an integral part of White Plains' rich history. Today, the house is the headquarters of the White Plains Historical Society.
Established in the year 1928, Temple Beth-El is a Reform synagogue. This synagogue is one of the oldest in the Great Neck area. This old congregation is home to hundreds of families. In addition to weekly services and sermons, they also host prayers for Shabbat and other occasions. They also organize events and activities to help the youth pursue Jewish literacy.
This New York landmark has been instrumental in the spread of the teachings of bible and allows the worship of God through Jesus Christ for the people of Big Apple. The church was founded in 1887 as a Catholic Apostolic Church and after more than a century it was handed over to the Lutheran Church in 1995. A fine example of Gothic Revival style of architecture, the striking red-bricked structure is decorated with terra-cotta motifs and dressings, which makes it worth a visit. The church hosts weekly prayer service every Sunday at 11a which attracts the worshipers of Manhattan in large numbers. The church is also host to a concert series known as The Stoop, which allows them stage performances of local and upcoming bands. Call ahead or visit their website to know more.
Built in the 1920s by Rice Brother Corporation, Shearwater is the largest and the most elegant wooden Schooner sailing in the New York Harbor. It also finds mention in the National Register of Historic Places and has a colorful history to boast about. The yacht is currently operated by Manhattan by Sail Company, which takes you on a 90 minutes tour of the New York Harbor, and one can catch glimpses of attractions like Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and so forth and can accommodate 48 guests.