New York’s Greatest Skyscrapers

When it comes to visiting New York everyone thinks of amazing Skyscrapers and wonders of construction. But knowing which skyscrapers to look out for and what buildings might be called can be a problem. Helicopter tour is a great way to see skyscrapers in NY. Here are some of the most amazing buildings in New York so that you can keep an eye out for them on your next trip or on your next journey out as a resident.

See Skyscrapers On A New York Helicopter Tour

- Empire State Building. This light brown art deco style skyscraper was one of the world’s tallest buildings running from 1931-1972. The empire state building is an amazing feat of engineering and remains one of the world’s top tourist attractions. At 102 floors high and 381 meters there is only one other building in the whole of New York City that is taller than it.

- One World Trade Center. Currently in its final construction stages, One World Trade Center will be one of the largest buildings in the world and certainly one of the tallest. At a staggering height of 541m with 104 floors, this modern glass structure has some of the most amazing observation decks in the whole of New York City. On April 30, 2012 it became the highest building in the whole of New York City. With efforts on green construction, ongoing conservation and amazingly strong construction, security and safety One World Trade Center is the ultimate symbol of a city rebuilding in the wake of tragedy.

- Chrysler Building. Built at roughly the same time as the Empire state building, this is the tallest brick building in the entire world. The Chrysler building is known for its fantastic tapered roof with a spire which is illuminated at night. You will often see this building in photos of New York as it is one of the most iconic buildings in the city.

- New York Times Tower. Completed in 2007, this skyscraper stands at the same height as the Chrysler building at 319meters. It was the first skyscraper in the United states to have ceramic sunscreen curtain wall systems in its construction and one of the first to use heavily recycled materials to build. 95% of the steel used in the construction of New York Times tower is from recycled materials.

Of course if you are interested in seeing all of these skyscrapers at once, you should consider a Helicopter tour of New York. A helicopter tour of New York will give you some amazing views of these structures and more.  

Experiencing New York From the Sky

New York is a place for experiences. It's not really high on the sight-seeing list because it's simply a city full of tall buildings bounded by rivers and bridges. The attractions are usually just establishments such as the New York Public Library, Central Park, The Empire State-- solid concrete visitors flock to because it's just something New York has that no other city does. What New York is though, is a city full of history. You don't experience New York just by gazing or setting foot into the sights. You experience it by living it-- strolling through the bike paths of Manhattan, getting lost in the avenues and streets that go by numbers, feeling the rush of the crowd of people always having somewhere to go.

Climbing up the Empire State and gazing at the sparkling lights below while the strong winds beat your face. Walking on Broadway during the day carrying tons of shopping bags. Watching plays because New York is the city of drama. Walking still through Broadway past midnight, still marveling because all the lights are on. There are people still about. Living. This is what New York is made of.

If it's your first time in the Big Apple, you'll soon realize this. You'll miss it when you leave because there's something enchanting about this place. Something that pushes and pulls and leaves you breathless-- actually wants to keep leaving you breathless by hauling you back in all over again. You'll soon come to find that there's a comfort amidst the chaos. You'll miss the ridiculous traffic lines.

The overcrowding of streets. The parades that seem to happen often. One thing you shouldn't miss though-- like if you're going to experience New York, might as well do the one thing available that will top the list-- is the helicopter tour New York City. What's better than seeing New York from the sky, in its entirety, while riding on a helicopter that gives you the thrill of adventure? Um. Nothing. This is where everything rushes in and collides. Sightseeing with excitement up high. Never having to crane your necks to see beyond a building. See everything in one whole swoop of glory.

The helicopter ride usually lasts about 12 to 30 minutes, and there are several tours available by the company. Admittingly a helicopter view of New York isn't a 'must.' Surely you'll survive without it. But if you're in for the experience full-blast, because that's what New York is about, and if you want to walk out of that city telling yourself "Thank God I didn't miss out on that helicopter ride because it just blew things in to a whole new level of my trip to New York", if you don't want to walk away without wondering, then do it. Live (and leave) without regrets.

If you're still unconvinced, simply read the reviews and testimonials from other people who've done the ride. After all, aside from living like a New Yorker, you'd also want to see as a tourist and this is the best way to go.