Introduction

How to Use this Course

New York is bigger than this Course

Welcome

Statue of Liberty

Financial District

Brooklyn Bridge

Chinatown

Downtown

The High Line

Times Square

Grand Central Terminal

Central Park

Midtown

Conclusion

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From the totally redesigned makeover of the Statue of Liberty to the sicknesses, deaths, and elephants that paint the story of the Brooklyn Bridge, there is much to discover about Manhattan’s most popular sites. Daniel Steiner peels back the layers of his favorite city, sharing the untold stories that lie within New York's most iconic spots. We’ll take you behind the buildings to teach you about the human stories and the changing landscape of New York. We’ll share how a mosquito-infested swamp became a cultural enclave and how an ancient indigenous path became the grounds for Times Square. There are many surprises that lurk within the landmarks and neighborhoods of Manhattan that can only enrich your experience and understanding of this infamous island. And, among these stories, we will also share advice on how to plan your visit to these places if you decide to travel to New York. Whether you’re planning a trip here, live here, or are just wanting to do some armchair travel from your home, this course will give you a deeper understanding of the largest city in the United States.

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Travel back in time to discover the untold stories of Manhattan’s most popular sites.

Central Park Carriage Driver

45 Minutes Central Park Tour

9/11 Memorial and Wall Street Tour

9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

Broadway: A History of New York City in Thirteen Miles

Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest

Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

Five Points: The Nineteenth-Century New York City Neighborhood

High Line: The Inside Story of New York City's Park in the Sky

How the Other Half Lives: Studies Among the Tenements of New York

New York Dinner Cruise

New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing

New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

Skip the Line: NYC One World Observatory Ticket

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York Ticket

How It Became Manhatten Course Guide