The Empire State Building

This is my favorite building in New York. Yes, I know how awesome the Chrysler Building is, and so many other iconic, interesting or beautiful buildings, but this one just... dominates. It's so massive - it's not just tall, it's big. And it's legendary! It was the tallest building in the world, for so many decades, so it's embedded in our awareness. Even though the World Trade Center towers were bigger and taller since I was a kid, I grew up with its impact on popular culture.

I was pleased to find that I could see it from my hotel room. And yes, I took many photos of it!


The art deco spire

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Grand Central

Grand Central Terminal is another legendary, iconic, beautiful and... grand place.


It's big! Look at those tiny people along the railings in the distance.

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