New York City

The 'City That Never Sleeps', New York City is a global hub of culture, finance, media, and fashion, famous for its iconic skyline and diverse neighborhoods.

Currency

USD ($)

Best time to visit

April to June, September to November

Languages

English

Coordinates

40.713°, -74.006°

Latest news

Live

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Key facts

1New York City has more than 800 languages spoken within its five boroughs
2The city's subway system is the largest in the world by number of stations
3New York City is home to the United Nations headquarters

Timeline

1624: Dutch settlers establish a trading post on Manhattan Island, naming it New Amsterdam
1664: The English seize control and rename it New York
1789: New York City becomes the first capital of the United States

Where to stay

Take home

craft$25-35

I ❤️ NY T-Shirt

An iconic symbol of New York City, this t-shirt was created in 1977 to boost local tourism.

📍 SoHo, New York

craft$20-30

New York Yankees Cap

A symbol of American baseball, this cap is a must-have for sports fans visiting NYC.

📍 Yankee Stadium Gift Shop

food$10-15

Manhattan Honey

Produced by local bees, this honey is a unique taste of New York's urban ecosystem.

📍 Union Square Greenmarket