Places to visit in New York

This is a large and the most popular statue of New York which is also known as Liberty Enlightening the World. It was presented to the United States by France in 1886. It is located on the New York Island which is very near to the New York Harbor. It is seen as a sign of welcome to the visitors or immigrants who are returning to America. The statue represents a female figure dressed in a robe walking upright with a seven point spike rays which represents a nimbus. It holds a tablet on her left hand with the words "JULY IV MDCCLXXVI" inscribed on it and a torch in her right hand stretched high towards the sky. The words inscribed on the tablet commemorate the celebration of the United States Declaration of Independence.

This is situated in the northern side of the Washington Park at the Fifth Avenue. This structure was influenced by the Roman triumphal arches and was initiated in 1889 to celebrate the inauguration of George Washington. Initially, it was a temporary structure made of stucco and wood. Later it got approval from Mckim Mead and White and the design was rebuilt and made with marble. This arch is considered as the symbol of the new America which is devoted to arts.

It is also known as the gateway of the Central Park, if one is entering from the east side. To the north of the Plaza lies the bronze gilded statue of the Union General William Tecumseh Sherman which gives a special significance to the city of New York as well attracts numerous visitors. In the southern side there is the Pulitzer memorial foundation which is a gift from the publisher to the New York World. At the peak of this marble foundation there is the statue of Pomona, the Roman God of abundance and it is believed that the surrounding area that she gazes upon sees a magnificent growth and development.

New York City is a great place for fun-filled attractions and a classic destination for kids. You can spend a whole day on the large playgrounds of Central Park. If you are a nature lover, then you can take a walk along the park. Arrangements are also there for adventurous bikers. They can hire a bike and roam around the vast park. You can also make your way to the Central Park Zoo where kids can surely enjoy and spending quality time. The city’s most famous toy store is just next to the park where toys and other fun-filled collections will enthrall any child. The Children’s Museum of Arts at SoHo is another popular destination where your kids can enjoy.