New York is a vibrant city. You probably have heard, it never sleeps. And as Frank said again and again: "If you can make it here you can make it anywhere."
It's a concrete jungle where dreams are made. More than 8.5 million people from all over the world call the Big Apple home, and another 60 million or so visit it every year.
That happens for a good reason: no matter what you love or which are your interests – art, food, architecture, photography, shopping, sightseeing, theater, music, romance, adventure, exploration – New York is the place where you can find it all and much more.
It's a new surprise on every corner, every day. It's a dream in every heart. Just have your eyes and sensibility open. In New York you can learn a new thing every single day. In New York you can make your dream come true. So, why not give it a try?
Did you know? New York City’s 520-mile coastline is longer than those of Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco combined.
Montauk's lighthouse
Most people have probably never heard of it but there is a tiny 100 by 200-foot island on the East River in New York City called U Thant Island.
From 24-hour dining to all-night clubs, some cities rebut the notion that nighttime is for sleeping. Get to know more about New York, Sao Paulo, Madrid, Beirut, and Paris.
Did you know? The island of Manhattan was purchased from American Indian people in 1626 for about US$1,000 in modern currency.
New York City’s coastline is longer than those of Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco combined. Did you know that?
Do you know how many same-sex couples were married in New York City on the first day that same-sex marriage was legal statewide?
New York City became the first national capital of the U.S. for a year. When did that happen?
Did you know? When the Dutch first arrived in Manhattan, there were massive oyster beds. In fact, Ellis Island and Liberty Island were called Little Oyster and Big Oyster Island.
Did you know? Madison Square Park, Washington Square Park, Union Square Park, and Bryant Park used to be cemeteries.
Did you know? Those scary nitrogen gas tanks you see on the corners of streets are used to keep underground telephone wires dry.
Did you know? Eating a New York bagel is equivalent to eating one-quarter to one-half a loaf of bread.
The winter of 1780 was so harsh in New York that New York harbor froze over. People could walk from Manhattan to Staten Island on the ice.
Did you know? Albert Einstein’s eyeballs are stored in a safe deposit box in New York City.
Did you know? Up until 1957, there was a pneumatic mail tube system that was used to connect 23 post offices across 27 miles. At one point, it moved 97,000 letters a day.
Did you know? UPS, FedEx, and other commercial delivery companies receive up to 7,000 parking tickets a DAY, contributing up to $120 million in revenue for the city of New York.
Did you know? It can cost over $289,000 for a one-year hot dog stand permit in Central Park.
