Some call New York City “Gotham,” a nickname that became popular in comic books and movies.
Others call it “the Big Apple,” a nickname with lots of origin stories. One of them describes the many apples on the tree of success, with the biggest one being New York City. Hence, the Big Apple.
By whatever name, New York City is a record-setting town of places and sounds not found just anywhere. It goes without saying that the World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island are here. But there’s so much more. Let’s take a tour.