Traffic was allowed to drive through arch until 1971. Inside is 102-step spiral staircase now closed to public. 2 statues of George Washington added to north side in 1916. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
The best view of the city is from the crown. It's a strenuous climb in cramped conditions but worth all the effort.
The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. Read more.
Nice Central Park secret, learn a little about the history and take a seat at one of the benches to relax with a book.
Booth has hidden staircase for workers to descend to breakroom between this level & Lower Dining Concourse. Clock set to ensure accuracy with Naval Observatory in Bethesda, MD.More site info via<LINK> Read more.
A must see as you walk along the bike promenade/path on the Upper East Side. The path itself is a great way to get exercise and see the sites across to Roosevelt Island and Randall's Island.
Diving Eagle. Bronze statue dedication in 1963 attended by President JFK. Created by Italian-born sculptor Albino Manca who also designed Gate of Life in Queens Children’s Zoo. More info via<LINK>. Read more.
8 19'-ft tall slabs in 2 rows of 4 containing names, ranks & states of 4,601 U.S. servicemen who lost their lives in Atlantic Ocean during WWII. Dedicated 1959. More site info via <LINK> Read more.
Amazing! A must see place for any New Yorker. Visit the visitor center and get a tour of the entire grounds!
This site contains the known remains of more than 400 enslaved and free Africans buried here between 1690 and 1794.
This site contains the remains of hundreds of Africans buried during the 17th and 18th centuries. Read more.
It's also very commom to see people doing tai-chi-chuan. If you like to do it you have just to find out the schedule and enjoy them.
On Memorial Day, I was here to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
1902 95 foot tall monument dedicated to New Yorkers who participated in Civil War. Original design titled "Temple of Fame" based upon Choragic Monument in Athens. Learn more about site via our blog. Read more.
The monument was a gift from the City of Buenos Aires and is a smaller-scale replica from the original at BA. Jose de San Martin, helped Argentina, Chile and Peru gain independence from the Spaniards Read more.