Entertainment and Recreation
Entertainment and Recreation
New York City is absolutely exploding with zoos, parks, gardens and entertainment complexes. Central Park stretches over 840-acres and offers a wide array of activities including sports, entertainment and a zoo. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden features over 12,000 species of plants. The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden isCentral Park in New York absolutely beautiful. The New York Botanical Garden is the ideal spot to enjoy a picnic or romantic stroll. Home to over 48 gardens, the foliage is bursting with vibrant colors during the spring and fall months. The world famous Bronx Zoo is the largest in the United States. Over 6,000 animals call the Bronx Zoo home. Prospect Park is the sight of numerous events including concerts, plays and festivals. Visitors to Broadway City can play high-tech video games and experience virtual reality tours. A trip to New York City is not complete without a visit to Radio City Music Hall, home to the high kicking Rockettes. Staten Island Zoo has been drawing animal lovers for over 50 years. Carnegie Hall has hosted some of the best concerts and performances ever.
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The New York Aquarium, located on Coney Island, features over 350 species of marine life. The best view of the city can be seen from the 86th and 102nd floors of the Empire State Building. The building looms over Manhattan and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Big Apple. The Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Complex features everything from bowling and roller skating to shopping and a fitness facility. The Astroland Amusement Park is a fun place for the entire family. The world famous Cyclone Roller Coaster is deemed an official historic landmark. Home to the New York Knicks, Madison Square Gardens hosts an array of sporting and concert events throughout the year. The Statue of Liberty is probably New York’s most popular symbol. A gift from the French, Lady Liberty represents everything that makes the United States one of the best countries in the world.