NYC Highlights
This famous square is known for its bright lights and New Year's Eve celebration
Times Square
This is the word for a trip made in one day, without staying overnight.
day trip or excursion
Americans usually tip this percent at a restaurant
15% - 20%
The nick name for New York City is "The Big _____
Apple
To give up or quit
throw in the towel
You can walk or bike across this famous bridge that connects Manhattan and Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Bridge
If your phone battery is low, you might ask, "Do you have a ____________
charger
This holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November
Thanksgiving
The American Dream Mall is located in this U.S. state
New Jersey
to work late into the night
burn the midnight oil
This park is in the middle of Manhattan and is a great place for a picnic
Central Park
This word means a place to stay when you travel, like a hotel or a hostel
accommodation
This popular American sport is also known as "America's Pastime"
baseball
This is the name of the underground train system in NYC
the subway
to try very hard to please someone
bend over backwards
This museum is famous for its modern art and has pieces by Picasso and Warhol
Museum of Modern Art a.k.a. MOMA
You need this document to travel internationally
passport
What fast food chain is famous for it's golden arches.
McDonald's
The 9/11 memorial honors a tragic event that happened in this year.
2001
blow off steam
release stress or anger
These two islands tell the story of immigration and freedom in America
What are Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
This two-word phrase means to look around a place and visit the sights.
sight-seeing
The U.S. capital city is also the location of the White House.
Washington D.C.
This lady holds a torch and is a symbol of freedom.
The Statue of Liberty
A saying or expression that is so overused that it no longer has impact. It can be used as a noun or an adjective.
Cliche