New York City has long been considered the center of global finance, culture, and politics. But what is at the center of New York City? Manhattan, of course! This famous borough is cool for numerous reasons. First, it’s actually an island. That’s right, this plot of land with some of the world’s largest buildings is an island. Second, it has some incredible green space. In fact, Manhattan is home to Central Park, which is the world’s first and largest urban landscaping project.
Surrounding Central Park is what Manhattan is famous for…buildings. Lots and lots of buildings! From the Rockefeller Center and the Freedom Tower all the way to the Empire State Building, there is no shortage of skyscrapers for you to wonder at, so get ready to wet your travel appetite. Whether you’re coming from near or far we are sure that we can tell you something interesting that will make you want to come to New York. These are 5 Awesome Reasons That You Should Visit Manhattan!
* The population density of Manhattan is actually lower than it was a century ago, and total population has actually gone down by nearly 25%.
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade originally featured animals from the zoo, but because they scared the kids, the animals were replaced by balloons.
* 740 Park in Manhattan has the highest concentration of billionaires in the United States.
* The construction of Central Park in the 1850's was one of the largest public works projects of that time period. Nearly 20,000 workers planted more than a quarter of a million trees.
* Although Central Park looks natural, as we said earlier, it is almost entirely landscaped. It even contains several artificial lakes.