New York City Attractions
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Empire State Building
All in all, the feeling and spirit of New York City is embodied in the Empire State Building.
From the people who fell in love here, to the ones who have returned with their children and grandchildren, everyone recognizes the building not only as an awe-inspiring landmark which offers one of the most spectacular views on earth but an unequalled symbol of American ingenuity and Art Deco architecture.
New York's famous Empire State Building, an U.S. National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan. The inspiring views from the two observatories, on the 86th and 102nd floor respectively, have enthralled more than 117 million people to date. 86th floor observatory is open 9:30 AM to Midnight daily. Last tickets sold at 11:25 PM. Open daily 365 days a year. The 102nd floor is open during less crowded periods. For safety reasons the 102nd floor is closed when traffic on the 86th floor becomes too heavy.
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Radio City Music Hall
Peter Clark designed the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall to be the most innovative and technically advanced stage in the world, and throughout the theatre's history it has proven to be just that.
The stage measures 66 1/2 feet deep and a full city block wide (144 feet). A variety of special effects can be created on it, including dense fog and rain, but perhaps the most impressive element is its elevator system.The stage is comprised of four elevators, each capable of being lowered 27 feet in the basement or raised 13 feet above the level of the stage. The elevators are run by a hydraulic system that was so ingenious, the United States Navy came to the Music Hall to study and borrow the design for use on their W.W.II aircraft carriers. So "Top Secret" was our hydraulic system, the government felt it necessary to have a special agent watch over our basement during the war years. During the Christmas Spectacular, the elevator system adds to the audience's delight as the Radio City Orchestra appears in front of the stage, disappears under the stage only to reappear high up in the back of the stage!