Exciting Trivia about New York City
New York City was originally known as New Amsterdam.
The iconic yellow taxis in New York were initially red and green.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to the United States.
Central Park is bigger than the principality of Monaco.
The Empire State Building has its zip code.
Around 800 languages are spoken in New York City, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States.
Times Square was named after The New York Times newspaper.
New York City has more residents than 39 U.S. states.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) was the first museum dedicated entirely to modern art.
The subway in New York City is one of the oldest in the world.
Broadway is known as the pinnacle of American theater.
The New York Public Library has over 53 million items in its collections.
The first American pizza slice was sold in New York City in 1905.
Wall Street is named after the wall that was built by the Dutch in the 17th century.
The official colors of New York City’s flag are orange, blue, and white.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is the largest art museum in the United States.
The Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 19
Coney Island’s hot dog eating contest is held every year on July 4th.
The New York Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in the world.
Exciting Trivia about New York City part 2
The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line.
The famous Brooklyn Bridge was the world’s first steel-wire suspension bridge.
New York City has more than 20,000 restaurants.
The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City.
Madison Square Garden is the world’s most famous indoor arena.
The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world.
New York City is home to the world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The Big Apple nickname originated in the 1920s from horse racing jargon.
The New York City subway system has 472 stations.
The New York City Marathon has a lottery system for entry due to its popularity.
The largest Chinatown in the United States is in New York City.
The skyline of New York City is among the most recognizable in the world.
The Empire State Building has its own zip code – 101
The New York City public library system is the second-largest in the country after the Library of Congress.
New York City has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.
The city’s nickname, The City That Never Sleeps, is due to its 24-hour lifestyle.
New York City has more than 10,000 pizzerias.
The New York City subway system is the largest in the world by track mileage.
The birthplace of hip-hop is the South Bronx in New York City.
New York City is home to the largest number of billionaires in the world.
The famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been held in New York City since 19
The first public Christmas tree in the United States was erected in New York City’s Madison Square Park in 19
The New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world.
The world’s first underground park, the Lowline, is planned to be built in New York City.
New York City’s sanitation department is one of the largest in the world.
