| Let me first start with the top 10 spots that you | | | | challenges faced by immigrants passing through Ellis |
| need to go in New York City. Then watch the | | | | Island. |
| Amazing Aerial Video of the City in HD HERE. | | | | 6. Staten Island Ferry: The Staten Island Ferry is a |
| 1. Empire State Building: Tired of staring up at New | | | | free ferry from lower Manhattan to Staten Island, |
| York City skyscrapers? Check out the view of New | | | | used by commuters and tourists wanting a view of |
| York City from atop the Empire State Building. You | | | | the harbor and the Statue of Liberty. |
| can avoid waiting in the ticket line for the Empire | | | | 7. American Museum of Natural History: Since opening |
| State Building if you buy your tickets online in | | | | to the public in 1869, the American Museum of |
| advance. | | | | Natural History has evolved and grown. In addition to |
| 2. Statue of Liberty: The Statue of Liberty was a gift | | | | the Rose Center planetarium and regular exhibits, the |
| to the United States in honor of the friendship | | | | American Museum of Natural History hosts a |
| established during the French Revolution. The Statue | | | | revolving series of new exhibits, so there is always |
| of Liberty has become an American symbol of | | | | something new to see. |
| freedom and welcome to the immigrants who come | | | | 8. Central Park: Central Park has offered a welcome |
| to the USA looking for a better life. | | | | escape from the concrete jungle of New York City |
| 3. Grand Central Terminal: Renovations since its | | | | for over 150 years. Take a walk, a boat ride or just |
| opening in 1913 have turned Grand Central into more | | | | enjoy a picnic in Central Park and discover for |
| than just a hub for transportation -- there are shops, | | | | yourself why Central Park is so popular. |
| dining and more available to visitors. There are group | | | | 9. Metropolitan Museum of Art: Over 2 million works |
| tours available, as well as free tours for individuals on | | | | of art from around the world and throughout history |
| Wednesdays and Fridays. | | | | are housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The |
| 4. Rockefeller Center: The Rockefeller Center in | | | | Metropolitan Museum of Art is an iconic art museum |
| midtown Manhattan, is known for its Christmas tree, | | | | that is well worth a visit. |
| ice skating, Top of the Rock Observation Deck, | | | | 10. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Founded in |
| Radio City Music Hall and numerous shopping and | | | | 1929 as the first museum dedicated entirely to |
| dining opportunities. Rockefeller Center is a great | | | | contemporary art, the MoMA is host to an impressive |
| destination for visitors any time of year. | | | | collection of modern artistic efforts. From painting and |
| 5. Ellis Island Immigration Museum: The Ellis Island | | | | sculpture to film and architecture, the Museum of |
| Immigration Museum offers visitors a fascinating look | | | | Modern Art's diverse collection has something for |
| into the immigrant experience. Interactive exhibits, | | | | everyone. |
| walking tours and movies reveal the hardships and | | | | |