New York City
Most populous city in the United States
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New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of technology, finance and commerce, culture, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion—and as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. New York City is known for its fast pace and continuous urban energy.
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Manhattan
Borough in New York City and county in New York State
Woolworth Building
Skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
0.1 mi awayManhattan Municipal Building
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
0.1 mi away280 Broadway
Historic building in Manhattan, New York
0.1 mi awayTweed Courthouse
Government building in Manhattan, New York
330 ft awayFulton Center
Transit center and mall in Manhattan, New York
0.2 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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Tickets and tours for New York City
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