New York is one of the states of the United States. The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island merged in 1898 to form New York City. Since New York City is part of the state of New York, it is called New York City (NYC). New York also has a lot of nicknames; The Big Apple, The City That Never Sleeps, New Amsterdam, The Empire City, Gotham, The Five Boroughs are just a few of them ...

It is essential to organize the trip to this timeless city very well. So let's start writing the areas.

Midtown

Times Square
Most of the tourist attractions of New York are here, the most touristy point is Times Square. The first time you see Times Square, you're officially fascinated. Your focus is lost and you have difficulty following the ever-changing screens, and you want to see them all at once. Although impressive in daylight, we'd like you to see Times Square when it gets dark.
Empire State
You can go to the observation room on the 86th floor and the 102nd floor, which is the top floor. It is best to see the Empire State Building with its lighting when it gets dark! We also recommend for those who go to New York for the first time; you must see the Empire State while watching this unique landscape. For this reason, we recommend you to prefer Rockerfeller Building for your viewing terrace. We'll have another little suggestion; you can go at an hour close to darkness and see it in daylight and darkness.
Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock
Just as we mentioned above, close to sunset hours are ideal for visiting. This is the best place to watch New York. Because you can see Empire State from Top of Rock. It is also a pleasure to spend time on the ice rink. Note to those who love ice rinks: Bryant Park and Central Park also have ice rinks.

Flatiron
This triangular building is a favorite of New York photographers. Flatiron, built in 1902, is known as one of the oldest skyscrapers in New York.
Grand Central Terminal
Right next to the Chrysler Building is the central railway station with beautiful architecture. You can see the similarities of Europe that you will not encounter in America in this terminal.
Bryant Park
With views of the surrounding skyscrapers, Bryant Park is located in the most vibrant area of the city, and Central Park is another favorite of the "New Yorkers".

Chrysler Building
The most aesthetic Manhattan skyscraper! It was the tallest skyscraper in the world when it was built 11 months before Empire State. Today, the tallest building with a length of 829.8 m belongs to Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
New York Public Library
You should not leave New York before visiting this library, located just behind Bryant Park.

Central Park

When planning this magnificent city, Central Park was built in 1875. As seen in the photo, according to Central Park, "Upper East Side" and "Upper West Side" are called regions.

Upper West Side

West side of Central Park overlooking Roosevelt Island. We can say that this region is a decent place consisting of two storey houses.

Central Park - Imagine

When you enter Central Park from 72 West Street to the Central Park from the Dakota Building (The Beatles' famous lead singer John Lennon's last home), you can see the memorial to imagine John Lennon.

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side represents wealth. This area, the east side of Central Park, is known for its museums and New Yorker-style homes.

Chelsea

Another elite district of New York. With art galleries, delightful venues and Madison Square Garden, the area is full of activity. We can say that this is the most beautiful area in Manhattan. There are many art galleries scattered around the area. As you stroll through the street, you may suddenly find yourself in a gallery where you see banners on the window.

High Line Park
“The High Line is more than a park. It’s a public space where you can view art, walk through gardens, experience a performance, savor delicious food, or just connect with friends and neighbors—all while enjoying a unique perspective of the city. Built on a historic, elevated freight line, the High Line has become a world-renowned inspiration for how cities can transform industrial infrastructure into hybrid public spaces. “ www.thehighline.org

Chelsea Market
Once the Oreo factory, Chelsea Market was transformed into a place with many restaurants and shops. You can spend hours here!

Madison Square Garden
Known as MSG or The Garden, this arena is home to many indoor activities. At www.msg.com you can access activities and buy tickets for an event that matches your trip.

Chinatown

To describe this region, just look at its name. :)

Little Italy

When the Italians first settled in Manhattan, the area was called Little Italy. There are Italian restaurants and shops in this region. However, we cannot say that the entire Italian population was here as much as before.

Brooklyn bridge

The construction of the bridge, which was started in 1883, took 13 years. We wanted to share the misfortunes of this period and the unknown aspects of the story with the information we acquired.

The owner of the world's largest cable manufacturing company, John A. Roebling, took the project of his dreams, but lost his life in an accident while he was exploring.
Washington Roebling headed the project to fulfill his father's dream, which could not even begin the project. However, he was bedridden as a result of being paralyzed by running under the water for the bridge's feet.
In order to successfully complete the project, his wife Emily Roebling agreed with the authorities to ensure that the project was not taken from her husband. Not even an engineer, Emily led the entire team under the Washington Roebling directives, leading the project and successfully running it for 11 years. With a magnificent opening ceremony on May 24, 1883, Emily became the first pedestrian crossing the bridge. (He really deserves it.)
Many workers lost their lives in the construction of the project.
The opening of the bridge took place, but the misfortunes did not end. Many suicide attempts, some of which were successful at that time, took place on this bridge.
Because of all these negativities, people believed that the bridge was cursed and there were rumors that the bridge was not safe.
To eliminate these rumors and activate the bridge, a security test was conducted with 21 elephants, each said to weigh 6 tons, and the public was convinced.

After learning this story, if the weather conditions are favorable, you should definitely walk from Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan ...

Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York's hipster area, is a popular choice for travelers. Williamsburg is a delightful place to explore area. If you want to taste brewed beer take a look at Brooklyn Brewery. There are also details of the events on their website. It would be useful to examine before you go.

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village, one of Manhattan's diverse cities, full of New York University's campuses, is a quiet, artist-built neighborhood with brick houses.

The 8th and 9th streets are the lively places of the region. We can call these places more student places. The old pub, Mcsorley's Old Pub Ale, one of the oldest pubs in New York, dating from 1854, sells only their own white or dark beer. It's filled with tons of antiques.

Lower Manhattan ve Financial District

The heart of the world economy is the financial district where Wall Street is located.

Here are the buildings in this region; Statue of the New York Stock Exchange Building, Federal Hall and the Charging Bull symbol of the American economy.

World Trade Center

Here are the office buildings and places in the World Trade Center area, which was rebuilt after the The Twin Towers destroyed by the September 11 attack also referred to as 9/11.

One World Trade Center
2 World Trade Center
3 World Trade Center
4 World Trade Center
7 World Trade Center
Transportation Hub
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Shopping Performing Arts Center

If you have time, we strongly recommend you to visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum to learn about the history of the 9/11 attacks. You feel deeply and you are incredibly impressed.

Statue of Liberty

There are ferries departing from Battery Park to The Statue of Liberty. There is also another option to see The Statue of Liberty for free; hop on to Staten Island ferries from Battery Park. So you can see the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the view of Manhattan at the same time.

Soho

Soho with its art galleries, boutiques and bars is one of the most exclusive areas of Manhattan. Because there are low-rise residential buildings you can feel the sun during the day and have an unique landscape of Manhattan.

Hell’s Kitchen

It is a lively region with middle class venues, with all kinds of restaurants and bars with an ironic name like Hell's Kitchen.

Meatpacking District

By 1900, the market would boast more than 250 slaughterhouses and meatpacking plants. Then it became one of the most trendy places in the city. Since it is a constantly changing city, it can say that non-trend places will be marginal in the future. There are elegant nightout venues that can be called a hidden/speakeasy bars and the prices are quite high.

Manhattan | museums

You can find quite a few museums in Manhattan. If your travel time is not over a month, of course it is impossible to visit them all. Here you can find all of them:

Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)
It is one of the most important museums in the world. There is no doubt a giant museum where you can find the history and art of the whole world! The roof top bar of the museum is very pleasant with Central Park views.
In the past the Museum was free and you could pay as much as you wanted to pay.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Located on the world-famous Fifth Avenue, MoMA is one of the most important modern art museums. It is said that the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) and Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) complement each other as traditional art and modern art.
American Museum of Natural History
It is located near Central Park and consists of 25 blocks. The museum has an exhibition hall, research laboratories and a library. There are also more than 200 scientists.
Solomon R. Guggenheim museum
The story of the Guggenheim Museum is as impressive as the museum itself. Founder Solomon Robert Guggenheim began to collect a collection of works of art that he began to collect in the late 1800s and began to exhibit in his New York apartment.
In 1937, Guggenheim founded the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation with art consultant Hilla Von Robert for the collection and protection of modern art. In this way, Italy / Venice, Spain / Bilbao and Abu Dhabi, "Guggenheim" by protecting the name of these museums was the founder.
In 1939, Guggenheim and Robert opened the first modern art museum, the Museum of Non-Objective Painting. When the rapidly growing collection did not fit, they decided to open a new museum. These two art lovers agreed with one of the best architects of the time, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Unfortunately, he died in 1949 before the construction of the new Guggenheim museum. The Museum of Non-Objective Painting was renamed Solomon Robert Guggenheim Museum four years after the death of Guggenheim.
In 1959, Solomon Robert Guggenheim Museum, which is one of the best architectural museums today, moved into its new building. But since Frank Lloyd Wright passed away six months ago, he couldn't see the opening of his most important structure, which he worked for years.
The most striking feature of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, which is one of the most important buildings of New York, is that it consists of a 6-storey spiral architecture without a ladder.
We recommend you to have lunch in The Wright which has 2010 - The Beright Foundation, the recipient of the Outstanding Restaurant Design Award.