New York, New York

New York

With roughly 8 million people and an estimated 170 foreign languages spoken, the most populous, diverse city in the U.S. is also the most expansive in terms of the sheer number of things to do, see and experience. New York's five boroughs (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island) add texture and appeal to a city that is unlike any other on Earth.

New York City’s strategic location on a large East Coast harbor that feeds into the Atlantic Ocean contributed to its whirlwind growth. The 17th-century Dutch trading settlement evolved steadily into a global capital whose influence extends to almost every facet of modern culture and commerce. From food and fashion to finance and…