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From classical greats to pop culture icons, Carnegie Hall is the place to be for mind-blowing concerts and musical mayhem! Located at the corner of 57th Street and 7th Avenue, Carnegie Hall is by far, on of the most important and impressive concert venues on the planet! Made up of three distinct structures, Carnegie Hall is famous for both its architecture and acoustic quality, so be sure to stop by in your New York discount car rental! Home to three separate auditoriums, (the Main Hall, the Weill Recital Hall and the Zankel Hall), Carnegie Hall is intricately designed for optimum sound and immense enjoyment, so be sure to reserve your tickets today!

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Located at the southeast corner of 57th Street and 7th Avenue, Carnegie Hall is just two blocks south of Central Park. If youre planning on attending a show in the Main Hall, better known as the Isaac Stern Auditorium, plan on parking your New York discount car rental as close to the main lobby as you can. Access to the Main Hall is via the front lobby only. If youre looking to visit the Weill Recital Hall, plan on parking close to a separate entrance located at 154 West 57th Street, while access to the Zankel Hall is located on Seventh Ave. between 56th and 57th Street.

About the Carnegies Halls

Carnegie Halls main auditorium can currently hold a massive audience of about 2,804 people on five different levels of seating. Now official called the Isaac Stern Auditorium, after the famous violinist, the Main Hall is best known for its stunning live acoustics. Often called an instrument in itself the Isaac Stern Auditorium is amazingly tall in order to reach seats at the top of the hall youll have to climb over 105 stairs (or you can take the elevator). The Weill Recital Hall, named after famous financier and Philanthropist Sanford L. Weill, is capable of holding a much smaller crowd of approximately 268 people. The Weill Recital Hall is also home to Carnegie Halls Rose Museum and the Carnegie Hall Archives. The second largest auditorium at Carnegie Hall is named after the institutes Vice Chairman, Arthur, and his wife Judy Zankel. With a capacity to hold 599 concert goers, Zankel Hall is the newest addition to the Carnegie Hall family. Built as the original Recital Hall for Carnegie Hall in 1891, this substantial performance hall was turned into a cinema during the late 1950s, before returning to the concert hall business in 1997.

Architecture and History of Carnegie Hall

After youve parked your New York Discount car rental in front of Carnegie Hall, be sure to stop and take a good look at the buildings architecture. Built in the late 19th century by architect William Burnet Tuthill, Carnegie Hall is one of the largest remaining buildings in New York City to be built entirely of masonry. Built as a revivalist brick and brownstone building, Carnegie Hall is fashioned in the Italian Renaissance style feature narrow Roman bricks with terracotta detailing. Once inside the main lobby of Carnegie Hall be sure to take some pictures of the Pazzi Chapel-like detailing, featuring everything from Corinthian pilasters to vaulted ceilings! Named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for the halls construction back in 1890, Carnegie Halls official opening night was May 5th 1891 with a concert conducted by the great composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Remembering Carnegie Hall

Once youve visited Carnegie Hall in your New York discount car rental, remember to stop by the Rose Museum and Carnegie Hall archives located just inside the Weill Recital Hall. The Archives and museum at Carnegie Hall feature old posters and programs from throughout the Halls long standing history, along with beautiful photos and exciting memorabilia.

Looking for some extra room during your trip to New York City? Always popular mini-van New York rental cars are available at AAMCAR Discount Car Rental, and are perfect for all types of cargo. Mini-vans have plenty of advantages, including increased visibility and comfortable seating. Currently AAMCAR Discount Car Rental offers the Nissan Quest as its sole New York minivan rental. Read on to learn some interesting specifications on this vehicle, (model specifications shown may not correspond with available models) along with some advantages associated with the ever fashionable mini-van New York rental car.

The Nissan Quest

The Nissan Quest has long been a dependable and stylish vehicle. With a seating capacity of seven, the Nissan Quest is big enough to fit all kinds of travel plans. The interior of the Quest is roomy and comfortably, and comes complete with a removable full folding rear bench seats. Tastefully designed with cloth faced seats, headliner and carpeted floor covering, the Nissan Quest New York rental car is more than just a mini-van. The interior is also accented with chrome pieces (depending on the model).

The engine of the 2000 Nissan Quest is a 3.3 liter, 199.9 cubic inch V-6. The SOHC 12 valve transverse engine comes to life with a turn of the key in the electronic ignition. The engine block is made of cast iron with aluminum engine heads and runs on unleaded fluid. The Nissan Quest New York rental car is a front wheel drive vehicle with a 3.79 axle ration and stainless steal exhaust. The transmission is a 4 speed electronic with overdrive that also includes a handy transmission lock up. The power-assist rack and pinion steering is speed-sensing assisted allowing for increased control and safety. The suspension is a combination of front struts and rear leafs keeping the ride smooth and solid. A spare tire is also included on the underbody of the Quest. All in all the Nissan Quest is a powerfully clean machine. AAMCAR’s Nissan Quest New York rental cars are full of cool options so make sure to inquire!

Minivans are a great rental options for those of you traveling with children, a group of friends or even sports teams. With plenty of seating available minivans offers plenty of leg, shoulder and head room, ensuring the comfort of all occupants. The added bonus of dual side sliding doors allows for easy access loading. The rear hatch adds to the ease of loading the rear cargo area and with removable rear bench seats there’s no limit to amount of luggage you can store! The added bonus of increased visibility is a huge advantage in the minivan. Since the cockpit sits up higher than most compact and mid sized sedans the driver has the ability to see better and respond quicker in the case of an accident. Minivans have also been proven safer than many mid sized and compact cars in crash test ratings. Therefore if you’re planning n traveling with young children during your next trip to New York City be sure to check out the minivan rental. With comfortable seating for seven, AAMCAR is proud to offer the Nissan Quest as their New York rental car minivan option.

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Century 21 is a discount department store located throughout the United States. The largest of these stores is found next to Ground Zero in Lower Manhattan. This makes a great place to stop with your New York car rental for two very different New York activities.

Century 21 is famous for having deeply discounted designer merchandise and interestingly, was featured on an episode of Sex and the City. The store was established over 40 years ago. Over the years it has developed a reputation for fine merchandise and top-notch customer service.

Visiting Century 21 with your New York car rental will bring you to Zagat’s #1 discount store in New York City. You to can support the downtown area with your bargain shopping here. Make sure you have plenty of room in the trunk of your New York car rental because you will leave with many bags at a fraction of the cost you would have paid at a designer store. It is also one of New York’s best-kept secrets, although the secret is out now that it survived the attacks on the World Trade Center.

World Trade Center

The World Trade Center was built in the late 1960s and was completed in 1970. The center attracted a wide variety of tenants, although not all were involved in “world trade”. In the 1980s there was a resurgence of the center and many Wall Street tenants moved in.

The first major attack on the World Trade Center was in 1993 where a Ryder truck with 1500 pounds of explosives were planted and detonated in an underground parking garage of the North Tower. It destroyed 4 sublevels of concrete, killed six people, and injured over 1000. Many people were forced to walk down dark stairwells with no emergency lighting. Some took hours to reach safety. After this happened, safety lights were installed and are believed to have saved many lives in the September 11th attacks. The people who were responsible for these acts were convicted in 1997 and 1998 and are serving life sentences in prison. It was thought that they wanted to send the North Tower crashing into the South Tower, destroying both.

Shook struck once again in September 2001. The morning started like any other beautiful September morning, with people going to work. Five years later there is a rebuilding of these towers and the spirit that they embodied. The World Trade Center Memorial is open here, and is a great place to visit with your New York car rental.

Century 21 is a must-see on your list of things to do with your New York car rental. You will not leave disappointed by the great discounts and products you will find here. There is much to see and do here, and you can spend hours combing through the racks to find that perfect piece before you head home in your New York car rental.

A fortress of fantastic proportions is currently located at the southern most tip of Manhattan Island. Designed to keep people out, this beautiful building now welcomes millions of visitors in. So what’s so special about this New York City attraction? Well for starters – it’s a castle! A stroll through Battery Park will bring you face-to-face with Manhattan’s very own palace: Castle Clinton. A product of the Napoleonic era, Castle Clinton is now one of the city’s most picturesque attractions, rising high above the neighboring park landscape. Named in honor of former New York City Mayor and late governor of New York State, Dewitt Clinton, the castle represents not only the growth of a city, but also the growth of a nation. Beautifully restored and wonderfully maintained, Castle Clinton now functions as an outdoor event’s establishment and historical icon. You can’t completely appreciate how far NYC has come without revisiting a little of the city’s past, so why not plan to visit Clinton Castle during your upcoming New York car rentals vacation? More than 200 years of history are housed inside the walls of this fortress, making for one exciting afternoon adventure.

Protecting New York City: Castle Clinton and its original function

Castle Clinton is the direct product of the conflict which raged between France and Great Britain during the Napoleonic era. During this time the English made a conscious effort to seize American ships and impress their seamen into the British Navy. This conflict climaxed in 1807 when the British openly attacked the Chesapeake American frigate. The fear of further attacks would quickly prompt the virtually defenseless city of NYC to fortify its surroundings. Five forts were quickly built, including what was then known as the South-west Battery Fortress. Circular in shape, the South-west Battery Fortress originally stood in about 35 feet of water, more than 200 feet from shore. A drawbridge was used to connect the fort to mainland Manhattan. Completed in 1881, the South-west Battery Fortress never saw battle, though the guns stood ready during the war of 1812. By the end of the war the fortress had transformed from a military base into a military headquarters. The name was also changed in honor of Mayor DeWitt, and ceded to the City of New York. Since then the castle has function as a place of public entertainment, an immigrant landing depot and the temporary site of the New York Aquarium.

Travel back in time with a visit to Castle Clinton

Castle Clinton is now recognized as a national monument due to its historical importance. Walls from the original 1811 fortress remain intact at the site, while the interior has been completely renovated by recent generations. Customers of AAMCAR New York Car Rentals are encouraged to begin their vacation with a visit to this innovative historical site, as it now functions as a visitor’s center for the national parks of Manhattan. A number of exciting outdoor activities are also hosted at the castle throughout the year. Guided tours of the site are offered daily at 10am, noon and 2pm and last for about 20 minutes. Tours illustrate the colorful history of the castle as well as its cultural significance. Tours are performed by park rangers dressed in 1812 military garb. Customers of AAMCAR New York Car Rentals are also encouraged to visit the onsite bookstore and information desk for more information about local park happenings and events. If you wish to prolong your adventure at Castle Clinton, AAMCAR New York Car Rentals recommends purchasing a ferry ticket for transportation to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

If you’re interested in learning more about New York City’s rich military history AAMCAR New York Car Rentals highly recommends visiting the Castle Clinton National Monument. The castle is open daily (except December 25th) from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Please note that the site may be closed due to extreme weather conditions without warning. Ferry tickets to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty can be purchased inside the castle. A number of exhibits are also on display for customers of AAMCAR New York Car Rentals inside the castle.

Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in New York City located at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue. It is known as a great place for classical and popular music due to its beauty and good acoustics. Each year, there are about 100 performances in three different auditoriums. This is a great place to see in New York City with your car rental.

The building is named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction. Carnegie enjoyed the New York Symphony Orchestra, and he wanted a venue for them to play. In 1960, the building was almost demolished when the New York Philharmonic moved to the Lincoln Center. The building was supposed to be destroyed, but many people fought to save the building. The City of New York bought the building and renovated it in the 1980s, and a new building has been added next door with offices and commercial space.

The Main Hall is known as the Stern Auditorium seats 2804 people on five levels. This is an enormous auditorium, with some of the greatest performers of classical music playing here. It opened in 1891, showcasing soloists, conductors, and ensembles. “It has been said that the hall itself is an instrument,” said the late Isaac Stern, for whom the auditorium was named for. “It takes what you do and makes it larger than life

There are also two smaller halls, the Zankel Hall, which seats 599 people, and the Weil Recital Hall, which seats 268 people. The Zankel Hall just recently reopened in 2003 after being converted into a cinema in 1959. In addition to these halls, there is the Rose Museum and the Carnegie Hall Archives in the offices located in the building next door.

You dont have to see a concert to see Carnegie Hall. Tours are available when you are in town with a New York car rental. You can learn about the history of Carnegie Hall and the great artists who have performed here. Tours are given Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Tours last about an hour. Parking is available at Carnegie Hall for your New York car rental.

Public transportation is available nearby, as well as parking garages for your New York car rental. The Entrance to the Stern Auditorium is off the main lobby. To get to the Weill Recital Hall, take the entrance at 154 West 57th Street. To get to the Zankel Hall, the entrance is located on Seventh Avenue between 56th and 57th Street.

Architecture

When driving by Carnegie Hall in your New York car rental, the architecture will stand out. It was one of the last large buildings in the city to be built entirely of masonry, without a steel frame. Additions in the 20th century have added steel frames around those areas however. The exterior has a Roman look to it, with terracotta and brownstone details. Inside the foyer, there is Baroque-style decor. There is a vaulted ceiling, with arched openings and Corinthian pilasters that support an unbroken cornice. The interior is done in white and gold, a fabulous sight. This is a great place to see for American architecture with your New York car rental.