Midtown

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It is where Broadway and 7th Avenue meet. Broadway theatres and a huge number of moving neon and LED signs have made this place an iconic image of New York and a symbol of how urban Manhattan is. Times Square is the only area where building owners are required by law to have signs that light up. Now, there are as many lit signs in Times Square as there are in Las Vegas. The official name for the signs in Times Square is \"spectaculars,\" and the biggest ones are \"jumbotrons.\" Times Square is also where the New Year's Eve ball is dropped every year. The first New Year's Day ball was dropped in Times Square on December 31, 1907. Since then, it has been a big part of the main New Year's celebration in New York City.\n\nThere are a lot of low- to medium-priced clothing, shoe, beauty, and fragrance stores in Times Square, which makes shopping there very appealing and won't leave you broke. For women, the best place to start shopping in Times Square is on Broadway Avenue between 42nd and 48th Streets, where Loft, H&M, The Gap, Old Navy, and Levi's are located. The last four also sell clothes for men, and there are also stores like Champs, U.S. Polo Association, and Men's Warehouse that only sell clothes for men.\n\nNothing makes an outfit more interesting than the right makeup, so if you want to buy makeup or other beauty products, you can try Sephora, Mac Cosmetics, or Sabon. If jewellery is a girl's best friend, then accessories are her constant companion. Sunglass Hut, Swatch, Swarovski, and Pandora are all stores in Times Square that sell accessories and jewellery. Check out Fossil and Invicta if you want to buy a watch in Times Square. At the Disney Store, Forever 21, Hershey's, or M&M, shopping in Time Square with kids can be fun. Check out Carlos Bakery, Junior's, Magnolia Bakery, or Ben & Jerry's for some tasty treats. Plus, there are stores like The W Store and Yankees Clubhouse that sell only certain things.\n\nWhy you should go: If you like the noise and activity of a city that never stops, this is the place for you. A lot of people, neon signs, and video screens. Open all the time.\nTimes Square is a great place to go for adventures because there are Broadway shows in the theatre district and Restaurant Row on 47th Street.\nTimes Square is a great place to find stores with prices in the middle range for women, men, and kids.\n\nTip: When there are a lot of people in a small area, keep an eye on your valuables."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-joshua-woroniecki-2570216.jpg?alt=media&token=3d9babe4-7d37-493d-9e80-2e1dbc4da0b5"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-suhail-suri-5034340.jpg?alt=media&token=82b6e11e-49e7-4ecb-a77b-ca820f4bd21c"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-lukas-rodriguez-3525688.jpg?alt=media&token=b7703040-eb7c-4302-be59-98fdd057f853"}]},{"address":"Broadway Theatre","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_1.mp3?alt=media&token=3f434317-6688-41b8-8fb8-263cdfb37156","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.76322326368972,"longitude":-73.9830654},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Broadway Theatre"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2F9548708.jpg?alt=media&token=9803156c-400c-434d-bf4f-8e56d7891f15"},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FBroadway.mp3?alt=media&token=c0f208be-d586-4c42-9bce-079d036ca366"},{"type":"text","content":"Broadway theatre, or just \"Broadway,\" is the name for the 41 professional theatres in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Each of these theatres has 500 seats or more. When you add up Broadway and London's West End, you get the most successful live theatre in the English-speaking world.\n\nEven though the street is named after the theatre district and its 41 theatres and is closely associated with Times Square, only three of the theatres are actually on Broadway. These are the Broadway Theatre, the Palace Theatre, and the Winter Garden Theatre.\n\nA lot of people visit the Theater District when they come to New York City. Most of the shows on Broadway are musicals. Martin Shefter, a historian, says that \"Broadway musicals,\" especially the ones created by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, had a huge impact on American culture and helped make New York City the cultural capital of the world."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fnew-york-usa-nyc-city.jpg?alt=media&token=3c428c7a-c019-4f70-b7d6-d97dda8d1b8d"}]},{"address":"The Museum of Modern Art","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_2.mp3?alt=media&token=fbf1d35c-ccda-4922-8b98-3b2560ee3324","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.76133501368882,"longitude":-73.9777093},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# The Museum of Modern Art"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fmoma.jpg?alt=media&token=ed65f30e-af64-42f2-99ab-1a8f7b35803a"},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fmoma.mp3?alt=media&token=a1c83860-bbf9-4909-aa2d-721ddede4f20"},{"type":"text","content":"This museum is known as the most important modern art museum in the world. It is a great place to see the best Western modern masterpieces. It also has a huge library with more than 300,000 books, which is a lot.\n\nIn 1929, three wealthy women rented a room in the Heckscher Building on 5th Avenue and started the first Museum of Modern Art in New York. Later, the husband of one of them, Abbey Aldrich Rockefeller, gave land and money to build the current MoMA. Her sons then hired landscape architect Philip Johnson to redesign the area around the museum, creating the Abbey Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden in honour of their mother.\n\nToday, the museum's collection covers the years 1880 to the present. It has pieces of architecture and sculpture (including a very valuable Picasso Goat sculpture in the patio), as well as drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, and images from electronic media. Artists like Van Gogh, Matisse, and Picasso, who were all important modernists, are among the ones shown. The museum also has temporary shows that show off new styles and new ways of expressing art.\n\nHere's why you should go:\nOne of the world's best collections of modern art. Outside in the garden, you can get away from the noise and chaos of the city.\n\nTip: Make sure to stop by the MoMA design store across the street. It has a wide range of interesting and innovative industrial design products.\n\nSat–Thu: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Fri: 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fthe-museum-of-modern-art-moma-nyc-new-york-city.jpg?alt=media&token=09bbd5cb-a1b1-41d7-8c5b-124844bbf53e"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpicasso-pablo-picasso-museum-painting-art-new-york.jpg?alt=media&token=9f310f17-0673-4d82-b789-1864a6021973"}]},{"address":"St. Patrick's Cathedral","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_3.mp3?alt=media&token=e64f7d5f-1809-48fc-be6e-e7235db93fb4","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.75851906368746,"longitude":-73.97616685},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# St. Patrick's Cathedral"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-charles-parker-5845740.jpg?alt=media&token=c9329484-1382-4ddf-9dd5-9ef5ac3382f3"},{"type":"text","content":"The Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York lives in St. Patrick's Cathedral. This is the biggest Gothic style temple in the country. It is made of brick and covered in white marble. It is in the middle of the city, right across from the Rockefeller Center, and over 3 million people visit it every year.\n\nAn old St. Patrick's Cathedral was torn down to make way for the current building, which is now a parish church. In 1850, Pope Pius IX made the Archdiocese of New York. The building was made by the American architect James Renwick in the decorated geometric ecclesiastic Gothic style, which was popular in Europe from 1275 to 1400. The building started in 1858, but it was put on hold during the Civil War. Work on the cathedral started up again in 1865, and it was finished in 1878 and dedicated the next year. It has stained glass windows from France and England, as well as the Great Rose Window, which is the best piece of stained glass art by the American artist Charles Connick. It also has three beautiful organs.\n\nThe cathedral has mass every day, so you can go inside and look at the beautiful architecture or just enjoy the quiet. Either way, you won't be disappointed. There is a gift shop that sells books and religious items, and people can look at the schedule to see when the Cathedral's organ concerts are being held.\n\nWhy you should go: Step inside this old building and you'll feel like you're in a different world. Now that all of the repairs are done, you can see how beautiful the building really is.\n\nTip: If you can, try to go to a Mass every day with powerful organ music and a solo singer. Also, if you're lucky on a Sunday afternoon, you might stumble upon a chorale concert that sounds like heaven.\nArmed NYPD officers stand outside to keep people safe, so you should expect to have your bags searched before you can get in.\n\nEvery day from 7am to 8:30pm."},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FCathedral.mp3?alt=media&token=86085d2e-d8f7-4a00-81fb-cb52608ab90d"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-charlotte-may-5824865.jpg?alt=media&token=3072fbca-428f-421a-a2db-713e15e7d47a"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-jimmy-teoh-1312401.jpg?alt=media&token=63801c62-ddfe-4862-b8f2-d6f3e3666f98"}]},{"address":"Rockefeller Center","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_4.mp3?alt=media&token=25434b12-044b-4f2c-bae1-ccc63c17ec32","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.7584707636874,"longitude":-73.97927345},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Rockefeller Center"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-david-vives-5549190.jpg?alt=media&token=ce0987be-cf53-47d8-a617-d5d76c5e2eb1"},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FRock.mp3?alt=media&token=52cc7612-5439-49ba-944e-e6c0dbaa9b27"},{"type":"text","content":"People often say that this large group of commercial buildings between 5th and 7th Avenues in New York is like a city within a city because of the way it is built. The layout of all the buildings at Rockefeller Center is the same, and they are all connected by a tunnel called \"The Catacombs.\"\n\nThis network of underground passageways is an attraction in and of itself because it has many stores and shops and is both convenient and fun. Rockefeller Center is one of the best places to shop and eat in Midtown Manhattan. It has more than 100 unique stores, quick bites, and fine dining options. Some of the most popular places are Blue Bottle Coffee Co., Blue Ribbon Sushi, Jacques Torres Chocolate, Eddie's Shoe Repair, USPS, and more. There are many ways to wander and explore, whether you want a pick-me-up, need an ATM, or just want to get out of the rain. Just a few steps from Rockefeller Plaza, you can find everything here, from designer clothes to gifts from New York.\n\nIn the 1920s, D. Rockefeller Jr. rented this land so that the New York Metropolitan Opera could build a new building there. After the Great Depression, though, the Metropolitan Opera decided not to move, and Rockefeller made changes to the building so that it could house radio and TV companies. The headquarters of the Radio Corporation of America, or RCA, was the first building to be done. It has a deck where you can look out over Central Park and the Empire State Building. With deck chairs and pipes that looked like chimneys, the style was like that of a ship. It was completely redone in 2005 and reopened as the Top of the Rock, a new deck with an art deco style. Since 1933, this is where the holiday season in New York starts with a ceremony to light the Christmas tree.\n\nPeople can take guided tours of the complex and see the art deco interiors, frescoes, and sculptures that are all over the place.\n\nWhy you should go: There are laser lights and the biggest Christmas tree in New York City at this place. There is also a great food court inside with a lot of different kinds of food.\nFrom Top of the Rock, you can see a great view in every direction. You can see Central Park and a lot of famous buildings.\n\nTip: If you want to go up to the Top of the Rock, buy your ticket online to skip the lines.\nYou could also skip the observation deck and get a drink at the Top of the Rock, which is on the 65th floor and has great views of the city.\n\nEvery day from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fistockphoto-496769242-612x612.jpg?alt=media&token=4e23fe0e-089d-4804-9b17-50ff006ca2ec"}]},{"address":"Grand Central Terminal","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_5.mp3?alt=media&token=02579916-f295-4eeb-ac46-e068ae3a1fee","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.75283461368471,"longitude":-73.97688480000001},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Grand Central Terminal"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-david-vives-5454199.jpg?alt=media&token=98df7fa1-03de-4f40-b8a3-ed26e0cda408"},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FGrand.mp3?alt=media&token=68067a33-8e4e-4394-96a8-f57e52923f8a"},{"type":"text","content":"The Grand Central Terminal is the biggest train station in the world. It has 44 platforms, 67 rail tracks, and two levels. It was part of the New York Central Railroad when it opened to the public in 1871. At that time, long-distance passenger trains were the most popular way to get around the U.S.\n\nThe station got its current name, Grand Central Terminal, after it was remodelled in 1913. The fancy building is in the Beaux-Arts style and has grand staircases and Corinthian columns. Paul Hellou, a French artist, painted a beautiful blue fresco with gold constellations on the ceiling of the top floor. The Oyster Bar is a restaurant on the lower level. It has vaulted ceilings that are supported by terracotta Gustavino tiles.\n\nGrand Central Terminal was remodelled again in 1994. This time, the ceilings were made lower, and there was room for a shopping mall and food court. It is now not only a major transportation hub in New York City, but also a popular tourist spot.\n\nWhy You Should Go: This is a great place to go when it's raining because most of it is inside. The size is great, and there are a lot of interesting things to look at.\nThere are a lot of places to eat and cute shops to look in between train rides.\n\nTip: The Oyster Bar on the lower level has a huge selection of oysters and other seafood.\nDon't forget to stop by the Whispering Gallery, which is right next to the Oyster Bar. If you stand in opposite corners, you can hear the other person very well. Quite fun!\n\nEvery day from 5:30 a.m. to 2 a.m."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-charlotte-may-5824870.jpg?alt=media&token=5b1bdec1-410c-41aa-a107-eb5e18ce0b4b"}]},{"address":"New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_6.mp3?alt=media&token=46c401e2-59e9-48d5-9685-381be52c4e41","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.75329991368491,"longitude":-73.98180299999999},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# New York Public Library"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2F2766.webp?alt=media&token=6c29337f-9039-4290-b95c-4b5f576bfc43"},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FLibary.mp3?alt=media&token=6aab1f21-8ce2-4b61-a807-3d83e7620218"},{"type":"text","content":"The New York Public Library (NYPL) is the second largest public library in the United States (and third largest in the world), behind only the Library of Congress. It has nearly 53 million items, and is an independently managed, nonprofit corporation sustained with both private and public funds, with branches in Manhattan, The Bronx and Staten Island.\n\nThe NYPL main building was designed based on a rough sketch created by its best known librarian, Dr. John Shaw Billings. His idea was a large reading room at the top with seven floors of book stacks and stairs that would make one of the swiftest book delivery systems in the world. The plan was formulated by architects Carrere and Hastings in a Beaux Arts style. The site chosen was a redundant reservoir and the workers spent two years dismantling and making it suitable for creating a library. Construction began in 1902 and the library opened its doors in 1911. At the time it was the largest marble clad building in the U.S. On the date of its dedication it had over a million books. Today, among its treasures are many first editions and important historic documents. There are two docent-led daily tours around the library; the entrance is free."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-olga-lioncat-7244563.jpg?alt=media&token=d0ebf243-c1ba-4c4d-a74c-eab8b43431ee"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fimage.webp?alt=media&token=aec72e03-84e1-4333-a76d-fe38cf45186d"}]},{"address":"Bryant Park","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_7.mp3?alt=media&token=6eb520fd-0740-480f-a4f9-e8f840d8ffb1","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.75376602390789,"longitude":-73.98354854999997},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Bryant Park"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FBryant-Park-nyc-190609211612002.jpg?alt=media&token=2f83a82d-76c8-4537-b2c3-ff994d999017"},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FPark.mp3?alt=media&token=ac66d040-1273-452e-b6b6-f44d80534c9d"},{"type":"text","content":"Bryant Park is an 8-acre public park right in front of the New York Public Library. The oasis of greenery in the very heart of the New York City, set amid the spectacular towering skyscrapers, such as the W.R. Grace building, the Bank of America and the Bryant Park Hotel, this is the place where New Yorkers and visitors love to come for lunch or just to stretch out and take it easy for a while.\n\nThe first park on this site was called Reservoir Square, named so after the adjacent Croton distributing reservoir. The square was the scene of the New York Draft Riots of July 1863 during the American Civil War. In 1884, it was renamed Bryant Park, after New York Evening Post editor and abolitionist William Cullen Bryant, whose statue now holds a prominent place in the park. In 1969, a large demonstration seeking to end the Vietnam War took place in the venue. The 1970s saw the park suffer from neglect, turning into a haven for drug dealers and the homeless.\n\nIn 1988, the privately funded Bryant Park Restoration Corporation took over the matter and the park was made into a safe and beautiful recreational area with movable chairs, chess tables and cafes. The park is a regular host of fashion shows, a summer film festival and has a popular ice skating rink in winter."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2F8319_01.png?alt=media&token=71fb3fff-9342-4575-b33d-72bfda69d421"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fe9e5e1cc-88ba-4cb3-b3e6-5fca9193962d.webp?alt=media&token=0ef7c776-e852-4ad0-a707-39b6c0c669bc"}]},{"address":"Empire State Building","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_8.mp3?alt=media&token=90f3de11-60d2-4c12-b7c3-087298a24b4b","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.7487120636827,"longitude":-73.98566915},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Empire State Building"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-roberto-vivancos-2190283.jpg?alt=media&token=ba519389-7bce-46a3-ae2b-7fcad3e9da65"},{"type":"text","content":"For 40 years, the Empire State Building had been the tallest building in the world until 1972 when it lost the title to the World Trade Towers. After the September 11th, 2001 attack on the WTC, it became the tallest structure in New York City once again.\n\nThe building was designed by William Frederick Lamb of the Shreve, Lamb and Harmon architectural firm. It has a simple art deco style typical of the high rise structures in pre-World War II New York. The simplicity was dictated by budget constraints, the time limit for construction and the city zoning laws. 3400 workers were involved in the project, including immigrant European workers and Mohawk metal workers from reserves in Canada. It was completed in one year and 45 days. Upon its inauguration in 1931, the building was declared one of the seven wonders of the modern world by the American Society of Civil Engineers.\n\nEmpire State building has 102 floors and stands 1,250 feet high. An iconic part of the New York City skyline, it has been a designated Historic Landmark since 1986.\n\nWhy You Should Visit:\nThe views on a clear day or evening are breathtaking. If you aren't afraid of heights, you should definitely buy a ticket to the 86th-floor observatory or the 102nd floor (for a little extra) to get a spectacular 360-degree view that is centrally located. It's an open deck, so great for pictures, and with binoculars (mounted there) you can look at places around!\n\nTip:\nCheck the weather forecast before you visit. If it's not a clear day, DO NOT GO.\n\nOpening Hours:\nDaily: 8am-2am"},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FState.mp3?alt=media&token=1dea012a-ce26-40ed-9e0d-6c7fbaf8453e"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fpexels-david-skyrius-2224861.jpg?alt=media&token=6d8164b1-990d-45e6-aad0-8e8b861547cf"}]},{"address":"Macy's","ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2Fvg4s7JgL1xMxX5g6FrWY%2Ftts_9.mp3?alt=media&token=07b39105-fbd2-46af-8994-1ca355404e8e","placeId":null,"location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":40.7507377136837,"longitude":-73.98915545},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Macy's"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2F180815083625-macys-exlarge-169.jpg?alt=media&token=ed155458-21b0-40ec-9f3f-774d0c20d9a0"},{"type":"text","content":"Since opening in 1902, the legendary Macy's flagship store in Herald Square has been a shopping paradise for visitors and an architectural icon and landmark of New York City. A store like no other, it has continued to be a trendsetter right from the inception, and was the first building to have a modern-day escalator. With 1,250,000 square feet (116,000 m2) of retail space under one roof, Macy's is one of the largest department stores in the United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places and was made a National Historic Landmark in 1978.\n\nThe store covers an entire city block with 11 levels of the latest fashions, featuring a dazzling array of designer brands, the choice and quality of which never fail to amaze. Restaurants and cafes can be found throughout the store and exciting events are held here almost every day.\n\nThe place is known for its great sales, especially compared to some other major New York City department stores. If you crave some refreshment or feel like having a bite, there are plenty of dining options to consider, from casual, fast-food eateries (such as Starbucks, Tabo Noodles, The Rooster’s Crow, etc.) to the more refined sit-down restaurants (Herald Square Cafe, Rowland's Bar & Grill, Stella 34 Trattoria), so there's no reason for you to go hungry or thirsty while at Macy's.\n\nTips:\nWeekdays before lunch are the least crowded times to visit.\nThe lower floors tend to be more crowded than the upper floors.\nThere is a package and coat check at the Visitor Information Center on the Mezzanine Level.\nYou can ask cashier to have your purchases shipped straight to your home.\nInternational shoppers can get a discount card at the Visitor's Center for 10% off most purchases."},{"ttsForStop":false,"type":"audio","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2FMacy.mp3?alt=media&token=7336883f-4ad5-4e9b-903b-0099ddcc656e"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Fcity-the-city-usa-christmas-wallpaper-preview.jpg?alt=media&token=46366356-d176-4531-aa7b-e60c2723b5a9"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FGRnsqXAFM80NBu1bjIwh%2Flow-angle-photography-of-macy-s-store.jpg?alt=media&token=9fda3f65-d23f-4ea0-9630-896388f968b2"}]}]