A local's opinion on popular places in NYC?
I'm an artist and I'm putting together a piece about New York City and need some info. I'm familiar with the city, but would like the perspective of a New Yorker.
(feel free to list as many as you can think of)
What are some of the main street names?
What are some well known neighborhoods/districts?
What are the main/major parks? (In the case of Central Park, are there special areas within it)
What are some popular landmarks/attractions?
In general, I'm looking for the places that "define" NYC in your mind.
Thanks!
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Main street names: Broadway, Fifth Ave, Park Avenue, 42nd St, 14th St, Houston, Delancey.
Well known neighborhoods: All depends on your culture. Times Square (obvs), Lower East Side (LES), Chelsea, The Village (West, Greenwich, East).
Parks: Washington Square Park, Central Park (Sheep Meadow, the Ramble, the Reservoir), Riverside Park.
Landmarks: Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, World Trade Center site, Empire State Building. My preferred places to visit: Staten Island Ferry, The Cliff in Central Park. The part of South Street Seaport immediately south of, and next to, the Brooklyn Bridge. City Hall Park.
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