Manhattan became a borough during the consolidation of New York City in 1898, and houses New York City Hall, the seat of the city's government. [18] Harlem in Upper Manhattan became the center of what is now known as the cultural Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s.
This page features a detailed street map of lower Manhattan and midtown Manhattan, showing major points of interest. The two aerial view videos depict midtown Manhattan and downtown Manhattan infrastructure, respectively.
The best attractions and things to do in Manhattan From the Statue of Liberty to the High Line, these are the best Manhattan attractions in NYC.
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Visiting New York City? Not without checking out this epic guide first! Here are the best things to do in Manhattan. Find out more inside.
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Manhattan, borough of New York City, coextensive with New York county, in southeastern New York state. It is bounded by the Hudson River (west), Harlem River and Spuyten Duyvil Creek (northeast), East River (east), and Upper New York Bay (south). Manhattan is often mistakenly deemed synonymous with New York City.
Top 10 Things to Do in Manhattan: See reviews and photos of Manhattan, New York City (New York) on Tripadvisor.
There’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local. In our NYC Local Legends video series, notable New Yorkers share their perspectives on some of the five boroughs’ most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods. In this episode, Hector Espinal Jr., co-founder of the running club We Run Uptown (WRU Crew), takes us around his Washington Heights neighborhood.