3 Top Towering Attractions in New York City

If you're in this great city on business, you'll probably spend much of your time in New York conference rooms. But if you take some time to stroll around the streets to explore, amongst the hustle and bustle you will soon realise that you are surrounded on all sides by giant skyscrapers. Whilst many are purpose-built office buildings, some have interesting history of their own.

Here are three of the tallest attractions in the city you shouldn't - and in fact, can't -miss!

1. The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is the iconic symbol of New York, and when you are doing business or attending events in New York conference rooms you may well be able to spy it from the window. It's much more impressive up close, so you should take time out of your schedule to pay the lady a visit.

At 93 metres, this is one of the biggest statues in the world, and one of the tallest attractions in New York. It was opened in 1886, and is now a symbol of freedom all over the world. While you can go inside and go up inside the crown to get a fantastic view, visitor numbers are strictly limited so you'll need to book months ahead. Even so, just seeing it from the base is impressive enough. Take a walk around the base and reflect on the symbolism behind this great statue.

2. The Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building is another of the soaring buildings you may be able to see from your own New York conference rooms. This Art Deco skyscraper in Turtle Bay is 319 metres high, and when it was built it was the tallest building in the world. With modern developments and technology, its status has been reduced to the third-tallest building in New York - but it is certainly impressive - and beautiful. In fact, many consider it to be one of the most architecturally gracious buildings in New York, and although you cannot go up to the top, it is certainly worth a visit to get up close.

3. The Empire State Building

Unlike the Chrysler Building, you can get to the top of the Empire State Building to get a fantastic view of the city below. The spire of the Empire State Building stretches up 443.2 metres, and it was the tallest building in the world for 40 years. After the attacks on the World Trade Centre, it once again became the tallest building in New York.

New York is a wonderful city to explore, but for a true birds-eye view the best way to see it is from up high. While in the city attending to business in New York conference rooms, make sure that you spend some of your free time visiting one of the above attractions and your time in New York will be even more memorable.