• New York City is a must see destination.New York City Downtown at night image by Eishier from Fotolia.com
  
  New York City is one of those places you have to visit at least once in your lifetime, because there is no other city like it. The Big Apple is full of history, culture, art and excitement. No matter what you're into, there is something for everyone. There are enough NYC sights and attractions to keep visitors busy for over a week, but if time is limited, there are some must see places in NYC.
  
  

The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

• The Statue of Liberty is the symbol of NYC.statue of liberty image by Bionic Media from Fotolia.com
  
  A gift from France to commemorate the centennial of American independence, the Statue of Liberty is the ultimate symbol of New York City. To get to the Statue of Liberty, take the ferry from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan to Liberty Island. You can visit the museum in the pedestal and Liberty Island without prior reservations, but if you'd like to visit the crown, you must now reserve several months in advance either by phone at (877) LADY-TIX or online at www.statuecruises.com. Take the ferry to Ellis Island to relive the experience of the 12 million immigrants who passed through there at the Immigration museum. If you're pressed for time, ride the free Staten Island ferry from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island and back for spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty.
  
  

The Empire State Building

• Go to the top of the Empire State Building for a magnificent view of NYC.empire state building image by Gill Oakes from Fotolia.com
  
  The Empire State Building is now the tallest building in New York City. Completed in 1931, this art deco skyscraper has an observatory on the 102nd floor, from which you can see not only Manhattan, but also New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts on a clear day.
  
  

Times Square

• Times Square is a not-to-be-missed iconic NYC attraction, which has been featured in countless films. Visit Times Square after dark, when the bright lights, billboards and glittering signs, known as "spectaculars," outshine even Las Vegas. This is also the theater district, home to NYC's famous Broadway shows. The TKTS booth on Times Square sells tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals for up to 50 percent off on the day of the show.
  
  

Brooklyn Bridge

• When it was built in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world.Brooklyn Bridge at sunset image by Elzbieta Sekowska from Fotolia.com
  
  When the Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883, it was by far the longest suspension bridge in the world. Today its neo-gothic towers are an integral part of the New York City skyline. The best way to experience the Brooklyn Bridge is to start out at the Brooklyn Heights promenade, where you can snap postcard perfect photos of the skyline, then continue to the nearby Brooklyn Bridge, which is open to pedestrian traffic. Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge is a pleasant walk, during which you can admire the lacy intricacy of the suspension bridge's astounding architecture from close up as well as marvelous views of Manhattan. When you reach the other side, continue to the South Street Seaport, a historic district featuring some of the oldest architecture in downtown Manhattan.
  
  

The Metropolian Museum of Art

• The Met is right next to Central Park's Reservoir.Central Park, le reservoir image by Fran?¡ìois van Bast from Fotolia.com
  
  New York City's abundance of galleries and museums have made it an art mecca, but if you were to choose only one museum to visit during your stay, it would have to be the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Known simply as "the Met" to locals, the museum boasts a diverse collection of more than two million works, ranging from ancient Egyptian art to modern artists like Jackson Pollock. After your visit, take a stroll through Central Park. The Met is right next to the Reservoir.