Do you want to go to New York City? Here is some basic information for any tourist.
Manhattan is the island in the center of New York City.
It lies top the Hudson River body of water that is called the East River.
Manhattan has 20 major bridges and tunnels. People use them to get to other parts of New York City.
Opposite the island, to the west, is the state of New Jersey.
People go over bridges and drive______ tunnels to go from Manhattan to New Jersey.
To the east, people go across bridges and use subway tunnels to get to Brooklyn and Queens, parts of New York City.
At the______ of the island of Manhattan of Battery Park.
Tourists go ______ to take ferries on the Hudson River to get to Liberty Island.
The Statue of Liberty stands on the island.
It was the first sight of America for millions of immigrants who came to United States by ship from Europe.
Near the______of the island is Central Park.
It is a park with lakes, ponds ,and wildlife right in the middle of the busy city.
Below Central Park is Time Square.
It is the center of the entertainment district and attracts tourists from all over the world at all hours of the day and night, and its billboards with_______ flashing lights are famous around the world.
Near the bottom of the island is Wall Street, a major center of world finance.