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Information:

New York City consists of Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, the island of Manhattan, and Staten Island. However, when tourist refer to New York City, most likely they refer to Manhattan.

Airports: There are three major airports that surround New York City.

Kennedy International Airport: is the furthest airport away from NYC. Its distance is approximately 20 miles away.

Newark International Airport: is located on the west side of the island of Manhattan in the state of New Jersey its distance is approximately 12 miles away.

La Guardia Airport: is located closest to NYC the distance is approximately 8 miles.

All the airports have Ground Transportation Counters available to help travelers reach their destinations, by bus, car, or limo.

Taxis: are located outside all terminals and are manned by taxi dispatchers to give rates for taxi fares.

Rail Links: the major rail carrier that services the United States is Amtrak. Amtrak arrives and departs from Pennsylvania Station in the heart of NYC.

Bus Terminal: the Port Authority Bus terminal is located on 42^nd & 8^th Avenue. This terminal is home to many bus lines that go throughout the United States.

Attractions:

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Empire State Building: located at 5th Avenue and 34^th street. World-renowned landmark with spectacular day or night views.

Madison Square Garden: world famous arena hosting sporting events, concerts, circuses, conferences. Located on 7^th & 33rd street.

Radio City Music Hall: home of the famous Christmas show featuring the Rocketts. Located on 50th street & Avenue of the Americas (AKA 6th Avenue).

Jacob Javits Convention Center: where many of NYC conventions are held. Located on West 34^th street & 11^th Avenue.

Statue of Liberty: a must see when visiting New York. The Statue of Liberty is accessible by ferry, which can be found in the Battery Park section of New York.

Rockefeller Center: famous for Christmas tree lighting, ice skating rink.Located in the center of Manhattan on 49^th and Avenue of the Americas (AKA 6th Avenue).

Times Square: the center of New York City. The famous dropping of the ball for New Years Eve. Located on 42^nd between Broadway and Seventh Avenue.

Broadway: where many of the smash Broadway plays are showing. Located between 42^nd and 52^nd streets.