Skyscrapers and Stories
Description
The team at Skyscrapers and Stories wants to take visitors on a journey of discovery with their walking tours. New York City has some of the most famous landmarks in the world. From the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge, the City is full of exciting beauty and history. But how much do you really know about these world famous icons? Did a plane ever crash into the Empire State Building? Who paid for the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal? Was a woman the unsung hero behind the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge? There are so many fun and interesting stories to tell, and Skyscrapers and Stories wants to share them.
Top Places to Visit in NYC Right Now
El Museo del Barrio
El Museo del Barrio on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile is the nation’s leading Latinx and Latin American cultural institution.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The largest park in Queens, which has served as the backdrop for countless iconic hip-hop music videos.
Wave Hill
This public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooks the Hudson River, with sweeping views west to the New Jersey Palisades.
