New York County, Administrative division in Manhattan, US.
Description
New York County is an administrative division encompassing the entire island of Manhattan. The territory follows a regular grid pattern where streets and avenues intersect at right angles throughout.
History
The county was established in 1683 following the British takeover of the Dutch colony New Amsterdam. It was one of the original twelve counties created in the region.
Culture
The county is home to major museums, theaters, and concert halls where artists and performers work and create. These institutions shape daily life and draw visitors from around the world.
Practical
The area is easy to explore on foot thanks to the logical grid layout of streets. Different neighborhoods each have their own character, making it simple to navigate and discover various parts.
Did you know?
Despite its small land area, this is the most densely populated county in the nation. This combination of compact size with massive population concentration makes it truly exceptional.
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Statue of Liberty
4.8 km
One World Trade Center
1.2 km
Empire State Building
3.7 km
New York Stock Exchange
1.4 km
Central Park
7.9 km
Madison Square Garden
3.8 km
Studio 54
5.5 km
Times Square
4.7 km
Brooklyn Bridge
1.3 km
Chrysler Building
4.4 km
Ellis Island
3.9 km
7 World Trade Center
1.1 km
Trump Tower
5.5 km
Metropolitan Museum of Art
7.6 km
432 Park Avenue
5.5 km
Grand Central Terminal
4.5 km
Rockefeller Center
5 km
Flatiron Building
2.9 km
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
1.3 km
Museum of Modern Art
5.4 km
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
8.2 km
The Dakota
7 km
George Washington Bridge
15.5 km
Vessel
4.1 km
Barclays Center
4.3 km
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
5 km
Carnegie Hall
5.6 km
American Museum of Natural History
7.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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