A Guide for Travelers to New York City
New York, NY is known for its soaring skyscrapers, but as you explore New York City, look also for small architectural jewels. Follow these links for an architectural tour of New York City, from art deco details to modernist masterpieces. Also find information about Ground Zero and construction of the New World Trade Center.Must-See Buildings and Sites in New York City:
- AT&T Headquarters (SONY Building)
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Central Park
- Chrysler Building
- Empire State Building
- Federal Reserve Bank
- Grand Central Terminal
- Guggenheim Museum
- New York Stock Exchange Building
- New York Times Building
- Rockefeller Center
- Seagram Building
- Statue of Liberty
- United Nations Headquarters
- Woolworth Building
- Wall Street Buildings
New York's World Trade Center:
Possibly the most devastating event in New York history was the terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center in New York City. Learn more about the World Trade Center and plans for reconstruction on "Ground Zero" in New York City.
Famous New York City Architects :
Great architects who designed buildings in New York City include
Skyscraper Museum:
Visit the Skyscraper Museum for exhibits, lectures, and classes that explore the history of skyscrapers and important architecture in New York City.
Landmark Hotels:
If you'd like to stay in an architectural landmark, you'll be interested in these hotels. (Details about each hotel will open in a new window)
- Beekman Tower Hotel - Art Deco design (hotel details)
- The Benjamin - a 1927 Art Deco hotel (hotel details)
- Chelsea Hotel - a 19th century brownstone (hotel details)
- Millennium UN Plaza - glass towers at UN Plaza (hotel details)
- Morgans Hotel - elegant 1926 columned building (hotel details)
- Park Central New York - a turn-of-the-century skyscraper (hotel details)
