New York’s Architectural Treasures: A Guide to Hidden Gems and Iconic Marvels

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined.

The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, also known as the 59th Street Bridge, is a cantilever truss bridge over the East River. It connects Manhattan and Queens and serves some of the busiest arteries in New York City. As of 2018, an average of over 145,500 vehicles, 5,000 cyclists, and 1,900 pedestrians travel over the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge each day.

The Shed is a new cultural institution of and for the 21st century. We produce and welcome innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society.

Trinity Church Wall Street is a growing and inclusive Episcopal parish, guided by our core values: faith, integrity, inclusiveness, compassion, social justice, and stewardship.

Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.

Theater & Performance Center

Famous Museum

Shopping Mall

Island Park