Immerse yourself in New York City for five minutes, and you'll see why it's like no other place on earth. Only here will you find all of America's best attributes – the diversity, the culture, the style – intensified in such an intriguing way. Only here will you experience those sublime moments that New York City is famous for.

If you're a first-time visitor, come see the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge and other world-famous attractions. If you've been here before, there's always another neighborhood to explore, another restaurant to try, another Broadway show or museum to see, another don't-miss cultural performance or sporting event. (Source: New York State Tourism)

Best known for the thousands of immigrants that passed through Ellis Island, New Jersey's Gateway Region is rich in history, world-class arts and culture, professional sports and historic “firsts” – from the first organized baseball game, brewery, steam locomotive, diner and more! (Source: State of New Jersey)