The Empire State Building is a familiar landmark to the New York City native and tourist alike. The 102-story structure was completed in 1932 and until recently was the world's tallest building. At night, when the atmosphere is clear, one can see the top thirty stories illuminated. With that beacon in view, visitors cannot help but feel they have arrived.

A one minute elevator ride will provide the passenger a King Kong perspective of New York. From the 102nd floor observatory, with good visibility, views can extend between 50 and 80 miles. It's an experience not to be missed in the Big Apple.

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Before crossing the visitors' threshold to the New York Stock
Exchange at 20 Broad Street, say to yourself, "greed is good".
Perhaps for the Wall Street novice, that phrase will help make sense of the 3,000 frenetic traders on the floor.

In addition to great views of actual trading activity, the visitors' gallery includes exhibits on the fascinating world of finance. The Exchange is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A visit to New York City would be incomplete without a glimpse of the famed Radio City Music Hall in Rockefeller Center. This wonderful example of art deco was constructed in the 1930's. At that time, the huge theater was the place for first run movies and the high kicking spectacle of the Rockettes.

The year 1979 ended a period of decay for the Radio City Music Hall. Its interiors were restored so today the visitor can once again revel in its opulence. A holiday visit should be planned if the tourist hopes to see the Rockettes.

The size alone of Rockefeller Center is impressive. It covers 22 acres west of Fifth Avenue from 47th to 52nd street and is comprised of 19 buildings amid plazas and gardens.

Rockefeller Center contains 200 shops and services. Shops are generally open 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The diverse cultural experience of gardens, sculpture, murals, music and entertainment at the center draws the crowds. The renowned Radio City Music Hall attracts visitors to the Center as well.
There are 35 restaurants housed in the complex including an outdoor cafe and the lofty Rainbow Room, a restaurant situated on the 65th floor of the RCA Building. Cuisine of every variety is offered at the mall level as well as in the underground concourse of Rockefeller Center. Restaurant hours vary.

The Rockefeller Center's annual Christmas tree lighting is
traditionally held early evening on the first Monday in December.
The tree lighting is a well known half hour community/TV event
featuring top name entertainers. The center occasionally host
outdoor concerts in the summer.

The magnificent St. Patrick's Cathedral took 27 years to complete. The Gothic Revival architecture is imitative of the cathedral at Cologne, Germany which inspired its design. It is one of the finest examples of the Gothic-style in the United States.

St. Patrick's was named in honor of the patron saint of Ireland, a recognition of the many Irish in New York. The most significant of the many notable ceremonies and events held at the cathedral in recent years was the funeral mass of Robert F. Kennedy in 1968.
The Cathedral is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.