We just got back from World Pride 2019 which was held in New York City. It was also the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots which officially launched the LGBTQ civil rights movement. Here are some snaps from the city that never sleeps. They just keep building up, up, up. up…

Day one we walked the Brooklyn Bridge built by John A. Roebling. He first built a cable suspension bridge over the Ohio River joining Cincinnati, Ohio with Covington, Kentucky in 1866 to test his theory. This became the model for the Brooklyn Bridge built in 1883.

One area of focus is the World Trade Center. This neighborhood is being rebuilt and keeps rising higher. I’ve visited the 9/11 museum and Ground Zero several times. This trip I went up to 1 World Trade to enjoy the observation lounge on the 100th floor and visited the memorial site at night for a different view.

Here are few shots from around this area. I am still getting used to the power of my new camera. Thinking I needed to capture the details, I used a high-powered lens that really brought the subjects close. Unfortunately, you lose some of the scale indicating exactly how high up you really are!

New York has always built up. Now, they are building up and in a more interesting fashion. Lots of newer buildings are not your standard square blocks! This is a nice contrast to the older style, but it does tend to overshadow the classic buildings. Especially those like Grand Central Station, the Public Library, and even Empire State!

Grand Central Station is still in use and still an interesting stop. Pop-in for a look at all the trim and amazing lighting fixtures. You can also people watch, grab a bite to eat, or even buy an supplies for your smartphone!

The New York Public Library is a gorgeous Beaux-Arts building that also functions as a museum. While we were here, they had an exhibit for Stonewall 50 , Walt Whitman, and the handwritten Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson. The library also houses permanent works of art throughout the building. You never know what you’ll find!

We also did a lot of walking around and just admiring the local street scenes and architecture. NYC has a lot to offer and is a fantastic destination. If you haven’t been, go! Seriously, everyone should visit and take advantage of all NYC has to offer. There truly is something for everyone!