A video guide shares the top 10 things to do in New York City, based on the creators' trip to the city. The list includes:
1. Times Square - a bustling pedestrian area known for its neon lights, theaters, and shopping.
2. One World Observatory & 9/11 Memorial - offering panoramic views of the city and a tribute to the 9/11 victims.
3. Parks - such as the High Line, Central Park, and Bryant Park, providing an escape from the city's busy streets.
4. Iconic Buildings - including the Vessel, Flatiron Building, Chrysler Building, and Empire State Building.
5. Little Italy & Chinatown - neighborhoods rich in cultural history and cuisine.
6. Museums - such as the Guggenheim, MoMA, and New York Transit Museum, showcasing art, culture, and history.
7. Grand Central Terminal - a famous commuter train terminal with impressive architecture and shopping.
8. Brooklyn Bridge - an iconic suspension bridge offering stunning views of the city.
9. Wall Street - a symbol of American finance and home to the New York Stock Exchange.
10. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - a historic monument and immigration museum.
A bonus tip recommends visiting Chelsea Market, a "food mall" with a variety of restaurants from around the world.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Times Square is one of the busiest pedestrian areas in the world.
2. Times Square is located in the heart of Manhattan.
3. The area is famous for its enormous electrified ads and neon atmosphere.
4. Times Square attracts over 50 million visitors every year.
5. The name "Times Square" comes from the New York Times Tower, built in 1904.
6. The first electrified ads appeared in Times Square in 1904.
7. The One World Observatory is an observation deck on the top floors of One World Trade Center.
8. One World Trade Center is the tallest building in North America and the Western hemisphere.
9. The 9/11 Memorial is located outside the Freedom Tower, exactly where the World Trade Center twin towers once stood.
10. The Survivor Tree, a tree that survived the 9/11 attacks, can be visited on the 9/11 Memorial site.
11. The 9/11 Museum is part of the memorial.
12. The Oculus is an impressive terminal station on the PATH system, part of the World Trade Center complex.
13. New York City has hundreds of parks and recreation areas.
14. The High Line is a nearly 1.5-mile-long elevated park built on a former railroad spur.
15. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States.
16. Central Park spreads across 843 acres and features lakes, meadows, and buildings.
17. The first areas of Central Park opened to the public in 1858.
18. Central Park was a famous spot for ice-skating in the 1890s.
19. The Upper 5th Avenue is nicknamed "The Millionaires Row" and runs alongside Central Park.
20. Little Italy and Chinatown are two neighborhoods that played a crucial role in New York's cultural history.
21. Little Italy was once a large settlement of Italian immigrants.
22. Chinatown is home to the largest ethnic Chinese population in the Western Hemisphere.
23. The Vessel is a 16-stories-high structure and one of the newest architectural marvels in New York City.
24. The Flatiron Building, completed in 1902, is also referred to as "one of the world's most iconic skyscrapers".
25. The Chrysler Building, completed in 1930, was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion.
26. The Empire State Building, completed in 1931, is the 5th tallest skyscraper in the United States.
27. 30 Rockefeller Plaza, built in 1933, is part of Rockefeller Center and is home to the NBC headquarters.
28. The Top of the Rock observation deck offers amazing views of Central Park and Manhattan.
29. The Guggenheim Museum is home to Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern, and contemporary art.
30. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) offers a collection of modern and contemporary art.
31. The New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn offers a glimpse of the history of New York's complex transit system.
32. Grand Central Terminal is a world-famous commuter train terminal in Midtown Manhattan.
33. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn and Manhattan, crossing the East River.
34. The Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1883.
35. Wall Street is a street in Manhattan's financial district and is home to the New York Stock Exchange.
36. The New York Stock Exchange building is one of the most recognizable buildings on Wall Street.
37. The Fearless Girl statue is located in front of the New York Stock Exchange building.
38. The Charging Bull statue is located in Bowling Green park nearby.
39. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 ft (46 m) tall statue located on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor.
40. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to the United States in 1886.
41. The Statue of Liberty Museum is located on Liberty Island.
42. The Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital Complex can only be visited with a guided tour.
43. The American Museum of Immigration offers a glimpse of what it was like for people arriving in America for the first time.
44. Over 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States through Ellis Island.
45. Chelsea Market is a paradise for foodies, offering an array of restaurants from all over the world.
46. Chelsea Market was transformed into its current form in 1997 from what was originally a factory complex of the National Biscuit Company.
47. The OREO cookie was invented in the Chelsea Market building in 1912.