New York Places to See

New York Places to See, New York Tourism

We have selected our favorite, sometimes less known places to see when visiting New York.

Alaska Native Heritage Center

The Statue of Liberty - New York
Located in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924. The Statue was extensively restored in time for her spectacular centennial on July 4, 1986.

Niagara Falls - Niagara Falls
The formation of this spectacular waterfall began at the end of the Ice Age. The first European to document the waterfall was a French priest, Father Louis Hennepin. During a 1678 expedition, he was overwhelmed by the size and significance of Niagara Falls. Today, hydroelectricity is one of Niagara Falls' most important products. Together, power plants on the American and Canadian sides of the Falls produce nearly 2.5 million kilowatts of electricity, by harnessing the power of the Falls.

Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown
Located in Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is probably the best-known sports shrine in the world. Opening on June 12, 1939, the Hall of Fame has stood as the repository of the game's treasures and as a symbol of the most profound individual honor bestowed on an athlete.

United Nations - New York
The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945 by 51 countries committed to preserving peace through international cooperation and collective security. Today, nearly every nation in the world belongs to the UN: membership now totals 189 countries.

When States become Members of the United Nations, they agree to accept the obligations of the UN Charter, an international treaty that sets out basic principles of international relations. The UN has four purposes: to maintain international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among nations, to cooperate in solving international problems and in promoting respect for human rights, and to be a center for harmonizing the actions of nations.

US Military Academy - West Point
West Point's role in our nation's history dates back to the Revolutionary War. General George Washington considered West Point to be the most important strategic position in America. Washington personally selected Thaddeus Kosciuszko, one of the heroes of Saratoga, to design the fortifications for West Point in l778, and Washington transferred his headquarters to West Point in l779. West Point is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. Several soldiers and legislators, including Washington, Knox, Hamilton and John Adams, urged the creation of an institution devoted to the arts and sciences of warfare.

President Thomas Jefferson signed legislation establishing the United States Military Academy in 1802.

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