Wall Street: I went to Wall Street for a school trip a few years ago. I visited Battery Park, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and other popular landmarks in the area. None of them intrigued me more than the Charging Bull sculpture and the American Museum of Finance. The Charging Bull sculpture has a great amount of history associated with it. Further, it symbolizes what makes New York City one of the most prominent finance centers of the world. Similarly, the American Museum of Finance is imperative because it showcases the evolution of American economy. It carries primary sources from 1700s, which demonstrate the political and social frame of the society back then. However, it keeps up with current economic state through different sources, one of them being the national debt clock. Overall, the rich history and importance of Wall Street sparks my interest and I would be very interested in exploring that further.
Morningside Heights: There is something intriguing about the structure of Morningside Heights. It is dominated by many educational institutions, most importantly, Columbia University. There have been many controversies surrounding the area because of those institutions of late. Demographically speaking, the area has greatest immigrant population from Dominican Republic, China, Korea, India, United Kingdom etc. This broad range makes the area particularly appealing. Furthermore, the two parks surrounding the area add to the neighborhood’s richness. The parks can serve as a tourist destination and have a great influence on the development of the neighborhood in general.
