Some
places to enjoy in New York and more reasons to study
at Zoni!
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The Statue of Liberty is the most enduring symbol of
New York City and, indeed, the United States of America.
It's a 354-step climb to the statue's crown, which is the equivalent
of climbing a 22-story building! |
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Central Park is an amazingly
beautiful rectangle of topped green. It is an oasis
from the city's busy pace. The park offers full recreation
for joggers, skaters, musicians and tourists.
Concerts, operas and other activities are also held during
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message boards and massive TV screens makes this place
one of the most vibrant in the city. Up to one million
people gather here every New Year's Eve to see a brightly
lit ball descend from the roof of One Times Square at
midnight. Pop-star events and amazing shows are also common
in this area of the city. |
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The Upper East Side is
home to New York's greatest museums and cultural centers.
The most recognized of these museums is the Metropolitan Museum
of Art ('the Met'). New York's most popular tourist
site acts like a self-contained
cultural city with three million individual objects
in its collection. Exhibitions range from Egyptian mummies to American baseball cards.
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Midtown area of Manhattan (where Zoni's main campus is
located) is roughly 34th Street to 59th Street. It's
the epicenter of New York's tourism. Beautiful landmark buildings, such as the Chrysler and
Empire State Buildings,
offer breathtaking views from the city. Times Square
and the Broadway theater district afford renowned entertainment. |
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SoHo is one of Manhattan's trendiest
and most colorful areas. The latest in clothing and
home furnishings often appear here before anywhere else in the world.
SoHo is also the original heart and home of Manhattan's art scene. There
are more than 200 galleries many of them on West Broadway.
The neighborhood is home to the New Museum of Contemporary
Art, the Museum of African Art, and a branch of the
Guggenheim Museum. |
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This is a truly avant-garde neighborhood
known because of its artistic and literary
heritage. Many writers have lived and worked here. It's
filled with interesting alleys, hidden streets and small parks.
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On St. Mark's
Place, conservatively clad tourists brush shoulders
with purple-haired punk rockers. On East 7th, 8th
and 9th streets, storefronts sell everything from
witchcraft supplies to chic clothing created by up-and-coming
designers.
Second Avenue is known for the number and variety
of ethnic restaurants: Caribbean, Ukrainian, Russian,
Chinese, Yemeni, Italian, Japanese, Tibetan, Mexican,
and Israeli cuisine can all be found here. |
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Avenue is the heart of the bustling garment district.
The movie industry is growing here, and many 19th-century
warehouses have been converted to art galleries, theaters,
and performance venues from Eighth to Tenth Avenues. |
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Stretching from
59th Street to 97th Street, some of the city's great
museums, galleries, shops, restaurants, clubs, and
residences are found here. East of Lexington Avenue are museums
like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim
Museum, the National Academy of Design, the Frick
Collection, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Madison Avenue, noted for art galleries and chic boutiques,
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| From the edges
of Central Park to the Hudson River, the Upper West
Side offers unique areas to the city. Columbia
University offers great conferences and concerts.
The American Museum of Natural History is full of events
and interesting exhibitions. Lincoln Center is the
biggest artistic center of the city. Other great places
to visit in this area are the New York Historical
Society, Columbus Circle, the Cathedral of St. John
the Divine, Riverside Church, Grant's Tomb and more. |
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From the working-class, urban clutter
of Brooklyn to the sophisticated wineries of North Fork,
Long Island is a study in geographic and economic contrasts.
For most visitors, crossing the East River from Manhattan
means a trip to the beach, whether the destination is
Jones Beach, Fire Island,
Shelter Island or the Hamptons. There's plenty
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| On the island's far east,
you will find the hot summer spot for the West Coast movie crowd.
Although soaking up the glitzy atmosphere is half
the fun of a visit here, you can also have a look
at the Whaling Museum in Sag Harbor, the impressive
Parish Art Museum in Southampton, or play a round on
the fine Montauk Downs golf course. East Hampton is
the heart of the Hamptons scene and worth a visit
if you enjoy envying the lifestyles of the rich and
famous. |
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The Hudson Valley
is full of charming towns. This area is particularly
beautiful in fall, and many New Yorkers go to this
area for a scenic drive and a fun adventure through the river. It's ideal for swimming, camping, bicycle
riding and fishing. On the west bank, Harriman State
Park is a good spot for swimming in one of the park's
more popular lakes. Bear Mountain is known for hiking,
sledding and skating. The park area is also a refuge for
rescued animals and has a walk-through Zoo. |
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