Short breaks in New York

Short breaks in New York - the city, which is home to a diverse landscape and beautiful tourist venues, offers great diversity and contrasts. Situated in the northeastern United State, New York is magnificent in size, population, height and diversity. The city offers a plethora of activities- visit the world- renowned Empire State Building, the statue of Liberty, Times Square, Ellis Island and Battery Park. The city attracts over 40 million people every year.

With attractions galore, it's pretty hard to pick few highlights of the city for your short breaks in New York. One must visit world famous the Statue of Liberty for its iconic value. Designed by French sculptor, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty was intended as a monument to the freedom found lacking in his own country of France. Bartholdi used his own mother as the model for the statue and devoted 21 years of his life to the making of the monument. Gustave Eiffel, who later designed the Eiffel Tower, designed the frame.

Another attraction to be visited on your short breaks in New York, is the United Nations' Building, founded in October 24, 1945. The American architect, Wallace Harrison was enlisted along with an international board of consultants to design the buildings.

With countless artefacts, the Museum of Modern Art has to be one of the world's top museums. The Guggenheim Museum and American Museum of Natural History also aren't far behind. Bookshops, food, theater, shopping, people: there is a lot to see and explore. The city bestows the visitor with an exhilarating experience, which is special and unique. Although it's hard to put a finger on what makes New York buzz, probably it's the city's restless rush that really draws people here for short breaks in New York.

New York's famous hustle and bustle was abruptly cut short on 11 September 2001 when a terrorist attack in the form of two hijacked passenger aircraft demolished the glistening twin towers of the World Trade Center. Thousands of people were killed in the worst terrorist act ever on the US soil. The city is gradually regaining its normality, rebuilding its business district and confidence. Though the security remains high, visitors will find a welcoming city that offers a wealth of attractions and glorious lifestyle.

Located in Times Square, the heart of New York City, the stage is set at the Millennium Broadway Hotel for your short break in New York.

The Grand Union Hotel was refurbished at the beginning of 2004. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Big Apple and is within a short walking distance of the Empire State Building and Madison Square Gardens.

Located in Western New York State between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, one can see Niagara Falls. As one of the most breathtaking spectacles on the North American continent, they are also the most visited ones. There are three main waterfalls, American, Canadian (Horseshoe) and Bridal Veil Falls, each in a different stream of the Niagara River. Other attractions in the region include: Letchworth State Park, Buffalo, Lake Erie and Lewiston, so you must be prepared to explore one and all during short breaks in New York.

The Empire State Building in New York stood as the tallest building in the world until 1977 when the World Trade Center took the title. Designed in the ArtDeco motif, it is the most beloved and recognized buildings in the world, which was completed in 1931.

If outdoor activity is your thing, there are a few options available. The Chelsea Piers Complex on the Hudson River has interpretations of most sports, with a driving range, an indoor skating rink, a running track, swimming pool, workout center, beach volleyball and rock climbing. One can rent bikes all over the city, but Central Park is the only traffic-free place to ride them. In-line skating is extremely popular with tourists from across the world. For experiencing world-class art and heritage, and scenic landscape, one must plan short breaks in New York.