Monday 29 August 2011

Take an Aerial View of the City with New York Holidays


New York, the name is enough to tickle the vacation senses. The city is one of the most popular destinations to enjoy incredible vacation. That’s why every year millions of people browse through New York Holiday deals. The list of New York attractions is quite long. If you are fond of modern architecture, there is lot to explore in the city.    

While enjoying New York holidays, you should not ignore the following skyscrapers:

The Empire State Building

This is the most important landmark of New York City. It is one of the oldest skyscrapers in the world. This massive structure was built in 1931 and for next 40 years it remains the tallest building in the world. Over the years, it has seen several competitors however; it still holds the top position in the list of tourists planning holidays to New York. After destruction of World Trade Center, it again became the tallest building in New York. Tourists booking packages for New York cheap holidays, visit Empire State Building especially to spend time at the observation decks. Apart from the decks, the building is also famous for New York Skyride.

Chrysler Building

Before Empire State Building, this was the tallest building in the world. It was completed in 1930 and features height of 319 meters. Millions of people visit the building while enjoying holidays in New York especially to take a closer look at the art deco style of architecture. In 1976, it got place in the list of National Historic Landmark. The building features 77 floors and 32 lifts. Crown ornamentation is another highlight of the building. As the sun sets, two sets of lighting illuminate the magnificent structure.

Bank of America Tower

Bank of America is the second tallest building in New York City and among the top five tallest buildings in USA. New York holiday deals are not worth taking, if Bank of America is not there in the itinerary. It was completed in 2009. It is one of the most environment friendly buildings in entire USA. Several technologies were used to make it an environment friendly structure. Automatic daylight dimming systems saves lot of energy.

Citigroup Center

This magnificent structure was completed in 1977 and since then has become a rage among tourists enjoying New York holidays. The 59-floor building was designed by architect Hugh Stubbins Jr. New York City breaks are incomplete without visiting Citigroup Center. You can reach the top floor in no time in double-deck elevators.

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