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New York For most of us, the word vacation conjures up images of lounging on a Caribbean beach or touring the picturesque terrain of some European country. An urban center bustling with(熙来攘往)people, traffic and skyscrapers might not immediately come to mind. However, large cities often offer tourists an incredible variety of sights and activities. The City, as New York City is often referred to, is home to world-renowned museums and restaurants, exciting attractions, an array of entertainment and unbeatable shopping. If you are anything like the 29 million American travelers that visit the Big Apple annually, your next vacation spot just may be New York City. As a travel destination, New York has something to offer almost every visitor. Though tourism has dropped since September 11, 2001, there are still lots of reasons to visit what many consider the greatest city in the world. City Overview New York City is located on the Eastern Atlantic coast of the United States. It rests at the mouth of the Hudson River. The city is often referred to as a city of islands . Greater NYC is made up of five distinct areas called boroughs(纽约行政区). These boroughs include Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. The boroughs are separated from each other by various bodies of water and are connected by subways, bridges and tunnels. In terms of the geography of NYC, it is best to imagine the Greater New York area as a main center island surrounded by outer islands : Queens is located just east of Manhattan; Brooklyn is situated to the southeast of Manhattan; Staten Island is located southwest of Manhattan and the Bronx is located north of Manhattan. | 
