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Activities

Statue of Liberty Times Square Visit Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, Poe's home from 1846 to 1849, where many of his famous works were written. Ellis Island is the famous immigrant gateway to America for ancestors of one in four present-day Americans. New York's famous Empire State Building, a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan. The Observatory at the top offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. Chinatown is filled with restaurants, fashion, arts, antiques, landmarks, cultural and historic treasures. Its easy to reach and easy to enjoy. Grand Central Terminal has casual and fine dining, boutique shopping, special events, and tours. Stroll the 478 acres of the Green-Wood Cemetary and view nature, art, lakes, specimen trees, roadways, grottoes, and hillocks. Walking tours available. Numerous notables are permanent residents.

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.

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