Introduction

New York City, in my opinion, is the greatest city in the United States and maybe even in the world. There is no other place quite like it. With a nickname like, "The city that never sleeps," there may be a lot of expectations to uphold. New York city not only meets those expectations but exceeds them. You will never run out of things to do in New York.

New York City is split up into 5 boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. All those boroughs add up to make a land area of 302.64 square miles. It is the most populous city in the United States, with 8,244,910 people. And as many as 800 languages are spoken there, which makes it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.

There are many landmarks in New York City, that attract 50 million tourists every year. Times Square, where you see the ball drop every New Years Eve, is the brightly lit up center for all those famous Broadway Theatre shows. Times Square is also a major center for world's entertainment industry. In New York City you will also find endless amounts of iconic skyscrapers and bridges. The Brooklyn Bridge, is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, completed in 1883. It is known for its beautiful architecture, unlike any other bridge here in the United States. Then there is the Empire State Building, a 102 story skyscraper located in midtown Manhattan. The beautiful Central Park, located right in the middle of Manhattan. It is easy to forget you are in a big city, while walking around Central Park, with its lakes, trails, parks, and even a zoo. Finally, lets not forget the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It is our reminder of how lucky we are to live in a country where we have freedom.