New York City
Home to the Empire State Building, Times Square, Statue of Liberty and other iconic sites, New York City is a fast-paced, globally influential center of art, culture, fashion and finance. The city’s 5 boroughs sit where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean, with the island borough of Manhattan at the “Big Apple's" core.

Land area: 304.6 mi²

Founded: 1624

Weather: 77°F (25°C), Wind W at 2 mph (3 km/h), 41% Humidity

Hotels: 3-star averaging $160, 5-star averaging $420. View hotels

Getting there: 1 h 22 min flight, around $270. View flights

Local time: Thursday 11:02 PM

Population: 8.406 million (2013)