Brooklyn Bridge

Opened to the public in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is a unique tourist attraction that many flock to daily.

The Brooklyn Bridge was created by John Augustus Roebling and successfully links the boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan. The project took a total of 600 workers, $15 million (an estimated value of $320 million today) and an abundance of steel suspension cables and granite blocks.

Today, the Brooklyn Bridge receives over 150,000 vehicles and pedestrians crossing every day.

Image of the Brooklyn Bridge, as taken from world-visits.com 

While many enjoy walking the Brooklyn Bridge, it is not the only way to view this sight. Next to the Brooklyn Bridge is Brooklyn Bridge Park, an 85 acre stretch of land that provides a space for recreational activities while providing an area for individuals to admire the New York skyline. The park includes Piers 1-6 where children and adults alike can partake in a series of sports throughout the year.


Sources:
http://www.american-historama.org/1881-1913-maturation-era/brooklyn-bridge.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/brooklyn-bridge
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/pages/history

Prospect Park

In Brooklyn Prospect Park is one of the most popular places to go to all year around, It is a a 585-acre public park which provides visitors with free events and different places to go to such as the carousel, playgrounds, tennis center and the zoo!

Image of the map of Prospect Park as taken from mappery.com

The carousel is one of the most popular attractions in the park. It was carved in 1912 by Charles Carmel, The carousel is a popular destination for kids and can be booked for special events and birthday parties. The admission cost is not expensive although prices may vary, children under the age of 12 can ride for free on Thursdays in August. The cost of one ride is $2 or $9 for 5 rides

. Hours may vary
Thursday through Sunday(+Holidays): 12-5 PM
Public parties for children are available for groups up to 60 people or 25 when during public hours.

Image of the lake at Prospect Park as taken from brownstoner.com

Sources: www.prospectpark.org

SoHo

SoHo is a neighborhood located in Manhattan that is notorious for its industrial styled buildings and stone paved streets. While many visit the SoHo area to shop, there are many other things SoHo is good for.

This neighborhood holds a wide selection of high end stores, making it a popular tourist attraction for many. There are not many places where you can walk down a street and be able to visit the stores of famous designers such as Alexander Wang and Kanye West in one day.

Not only are there high end stores, but there are many high end restaurants and small cafes in this area as well. Though it may seem as if these restaurants are hard to find, you can locate them on many side streets. Restaurants such as Blue Ribbon and Lure Fishbar are locations notorious for their seafood, while a restaurant such as Jack's Wife Freda is a good place to get home cooked meals.

If you are visiting SoHo and don't plan on spending large amounts of money on clothing and food , don't you worry! The SoHo area has a variety of art galleries for individuals to enjoy. One interesting gallery found in SoHo is The New York Earth Room, where a room is filled entirely with dirt.

SoHo is a photogenic location where many - teenagers and celebrities alike - come to in order to take pictures. The stone pavement and facade of the buildings provide a rustic feel, which is unique and cannot be compared to any other area in New York City.

Sources: http://www.nycgo.com/slideshows/must-see-soho

The Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art was founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in the year 1930 and was opened in Greenwich Village in 1931. The museum was originally called the Whitney Studio, where Mrs. Whitney aimed to showcase artists whom were considered unconventional. Her studio was a success and eventually caught the attention of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, leading Mrs. Whitney to change her small studio to a museum. 

As the museum expanded, it began to outgrow its cramped building. In 1954, the museum expanded to West 54th street. By 1966, the museum purchased a building on Madison Avenue and 75th street. The museum uses a new building, which was acquired and opened in 2015 on Gansevoort Street. 

The new building of the museum was designed by architect Renzo Piano, taking a space next to the iconic High Line and the Hudson River. Though the original building is located on Gansevoort Street, The Whitney Museum has several installments of exhibitions throughout Manhattan.

The museum features a variety of artwork and exhibits. Permanently, The Whitney Museum is the host of more than 21,000 works and features over 3,000 artists. Along with these works, the Whitney provides a series of exhibits which are only open for a small time frame for the public to view. One of these exhibits, the Laura Poitras: Astro Noise exhibit, is currently open from February 5th to May 1st. 

Sources: whitney.org