Day 1 - Monday July 16, 2007

William H

Apples, Statues, and Batteries

The Apple was the first thing I had to visit in New York. With it's innovative design (a 32 foot glass cube) it's one of the most popular destinations in New York's infamous Fifth Avenue. Opened in 2006 and open 24/7, the Apple Store has been visited by tens of millions of people around the word making it a genuine tourist destination.

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William H

Apples, Statues, and Batteries (Continued)

Next up is the the Statue of Liberty, perhaps the most recognized statue in the world. My favorite part was the boat ride to the island because it really provides you panoramic full view of the entire city with the reflection of the calm waters.

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William H

Apples, Statues, and Batteries (Continued)

After visiting the Statue of Liberty we took a stroll around Battery Park which is conveniently located next to the Statue of Liberty tour area. Here you can find the a small memorial from the 9/11 attacks. The Shere (damaged but recovered from the attack) is seen below.

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Day 2 - Tuesday July 17, 2007

William H

Empires and Squares

The next day we visited the Empire State building which stood as the world's tallest building for 40 years. It is still the tallest building in New York and provides a 360 panoramic view from the sky. A sight worth seeing.

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William H

Empires and Squares (Continued)

Next was Times Square, its not called the city that doesn't sleep for nothing. With hundreds of people walking around getting to places in a hurry the fun never stops.

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Day 3 - Wednesday July 18, 2007

William H

Bridges and Cathedrals

Third way we checked out the Brooklyn Bridge, at one time the longest bridge in the world. It is the oldest suspension bridge in the world and a large feat in engineering, setting the precedent for achievements like the San Francisco Gate Bridge. The bridge connected Manhattan to the rest of New York (or at least Brooklyn).