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New York City TriviaNew York City -- We're the Big Apple. But how well do you really know the greatest city in the world?
People from all over the world visit NYC. Which of the following countries is NOT among the top five for sending visitors to NYC? United Kingdom
You know that New York City is the Big Apple, but which street is designated Big Apple Corner? 5th Avenue and 34th Street
How wide is Manhattan at its narrowest point? 0.8 miles
What famous baseball player hit his first home run in Yankee Stadium in the first game ever played there? Ty Cobb
Which borough has both the oldest cemetery and the oldest building in New York City? Manhattan
Okay, ready for a really tough question? As you know, NYC is made up of five boroughs - The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. In what year were they incorporated into a single entity, known as Greater New York (and as New York City)? 1805
And finally... The Amazin' Mets won the World Series For more information on NYC visit NYC Visit and New York Historical Society. Another wonderful source of information is www.LowerManhattan.info. © 2006 |