New York City residents will affirm, America's biggest, most vibrant and energetic city is more than simply a motto about “The Big Apple”. There are miles of new bike paths included yearly and tourist friendly accommodations like; hotels and bars, there are now fewer autos, and more tables and seats in Times Square. From the row of fine dining restaurants, to Broadway, the Manhattan Skyline, Central Park, Statue of Liberty, it is hard to imagine someone getting bored in the lively streets of New York City.
When To Go:
It may sound unusual, but a New York City holiday may be best done during the autumn season. Fall is the city's top season. The tree leaves turn into an alluring yellow and orange and the climate stays at normal temperature. There's something sentimental about this time in New York and all hotels are aware of this, which is the reason you ought to hope to pay the highest accommodation costs throughout the fall. However, the best time to see New York City during the season of fall is on the months of October—particularly if the Yankees are having a great year.
Christmas and New Years Eve are immense holidays in New York especially during the weeks paving the way to the occasion; however, expect flight delays at the airport and heavy traffic up to the 25th of December.
Here are the top things to do in New York City.
Manhattan Skyline
To see the best views of New York visit the Manhattan Skyline and admire all their glory and power. The established symbol of America - the Statue of Liberty, is certainly worth a ride on the ferry to Staten Orange Island and back. It is also best seen from the Hudson or from the Islands of Liberty and Ellis or while riding a nice taxi boat which starts near the Intruder aircraft carrier on the Hudson and arrives at the Brooklyn Bridge and back. Great views can still be seen even from Brooklyn Bridge. The Skyline is a huge panorama to see more than many times a day with various shades of light.
The site has spectacular views, especially from the Top of the Rock. It is possible to take pictures on three different levels: on the third floor you can have a 360 degree view of all of Manhattan from Central Park to the Statue of Liberty. Whether it is admired from a boat, from the Liberty Island, or anywhere else, it is always a beautiful and inspiring sight. Be in awe of the famous row of buildings that stand out from all sides and form what is the most famous neighborhood across New York City.
Top Of The Rock Observation Deck
The Top of the Rock Observation Deck is equally good with the famous Empire State Building Observatory. It has a much larger balcony and is not protected by screens, but by a large window that makes great pictures. At the top there is also free Wi-Fi and you can Skype someone back home to inform them about the breathtaking views of the Big Apple. NYC should be seen from the top, no doubt, but since you cannot spend half days in a row, Top of the Rock is a great alternative to see its entirely.
The deck is surrounded with several terraces from which to admire the incredible view of the skyscrapers and Central Park. Go up to the 70th floor and enjoy the exceptional 360 ° view of the city, including the Empire State Building. The view is the best, or at least it is waiting for the next observatory, which surely will be opened on the Freedom Tower, the newest among the skyscrapers of NYC, which fills the hole left by the Twin Towers.
Central Park
To better understand this city take a walk all around the Central Park on Sunday where you can immerse yourself in the habits of New Yorkers’ Sunday routine; walking, jogging, cycling, in short, sport and relaxation. Do not miss the musical events and street entertainment. There is much to do around; even feeding the squirrels is not trivial.
It is a beautiful green breath of fresh air in Manhattan that lies opposite the exit from the Metropolitan Museum. From here there is the usual food stall that prepares delicious pancakes with different fillings. In the park you can go right next to the Metro. The best plan - take a pancake and in addition a latte from the nearest coffee shop and walk around the park after spending a few hours in the museum. You can rent a bike in the Columbus Circle and ride around the park. There are many interesting places, including an outdoor swimming pool in the northwestern part of the park.
It is located right in the heart of Manhattan and occupies a vast territory. You will be impressed with the park baggy bike paths, where people ride bicycles and roller skates or just running around. It has a huge number of different animals and so many baseball fields that are never empty.
Rockefeller Center
It is probably safe to call it as one of the center of New York, as it is here where they put the symbolic Christmas tree of the city. The Rockefeller Center observation deck is at 102 floors and offers an unforgettable view. The queue is not very big but you need to wait for about twenty minutes to get in. Do not forget to take a good camera and warm clothes on the observation deck as it gets very windy. You can take pictures of the sunset or wait until the evening when the whole center is illuminated. On the ground you can see the Ring, the famous skating rink dominated by the famous and majestic tree.
The rink is very small but the atmosphere is unique. You can skate for as long as you want but every now and then half of the track gets closed for half an hour for maintenance crews to clean the ice. The Rockefeller Center is a large complex of 19 private buildings, overlooking the 5th street in Rockefeller Plaza. It is composed of several shops, offices and the Radio City Music Hall. The buildings facing on Fifth Avenue are decorated with symbols and writings of various nations of the world. The center of the complex is the 75-story skyscraper that overlooks the square, whose summit is accessible to the public (Top of the Rock) with a panoramic view over the city, but the center of it all is definitely the ice rink located exactly in front of the skyscraper topped by the famous tree. There are lots of beautiful shops that surround the complex and do not forget to take a trip to the Lego store.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is a must see for those who visit New York. The empire is a piece of American history of 30 years. For some time it was the tallest skyscraper in the world, but even now that it has lost its primacy it remains as the most famous skyscraper. The visit to the roof support is divided between those that rise up to the 86th floor (fee of $ 29) and those that go up to 102 (pay about $ 50). Even stopping at the 86th floor is still not bad. The view is amazing in all of Manhattan and much of the area of the Hudson River.
At the 80th floor (first stop) there is a beautiful museum with an audio guide made available in all languages. This site is included in the New York City pass and one of the tours included in the package. Visit this building at night and in good weather, where you can admire the play of lights that illuminate New York. Cons: not suitable for those suffering from dizziness and ear problems. The elevators that go up to the top floors cover distances in a short time and the pressure difference are clearly audible.
Statue Of Liberty
If you want to visit the Statue of Liberty with a climb up to the crown, you need to book it in advance on their website. The cost is $ 28 per head and includes the ferry trip from Battery Park to Liberty Island (where the statue stands); it also covers the entrance inside the statue and the boat ride fee for Ellis Island (the island quarantine of immigrants). The 400 steps climb up to get inside the statue is worth it. On the island you will also find the usual souvenir shops and fine dining places to eat.
9/11 Memorial
The melancholy assails you from the entry, absolute silence; people bringing flowers and mourning at a distance for more than 13 years, reading the names of their family members, friends, marked on the side of a giant square that redraws the base perimeter of the twin tower. The sadness and the tears begin to flow the face as soon as you realize that the waters of this waterfall is pouring into another square in the center. Of all this destruction remains a single survivor, fenced and guarded: it is a tree that was completely left unharmed at the time of the explosion and subsequent collapse, although it was only a few meters away.
The visit is a must, to play down to a lot of sensible consciousness during that fateful day, it is better to equip oneself with a supply of tissues. The 9/11 Memorial is a place where one of the great misfortunes of mankind occurred and still leaves anyone speechless. An attraction like this is not a fun place. It is a museum, a work of art that has been recreated as a park that and home to two large pools where the twin towers are represented by the flowing water. The atmosphere is surreal and the unique sound you can hear is just the water flowing.
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is so immense and full of creative works from various periods. Each department is as big as any average museum. There is so much variety of styles that you can always find something that will interest you to devote your attention, partly because the whole thing is impossible to see even in a whole day.
The museum is located near the Guggenheim and adjacent to Central Park. The exhibit starts from ancient Egypt up to the age of the Impressionists. Most of the art collections are more than 5000 years old. It also has a collection of works from American artists. If you love art, this is the perfect place to spend a day.
The Metropolitan Opera
One of the top things to do when in New York is to watch a musical performance at the Metropolitan Opera. Go and see the "La Boheme" which is performed well and very interesting. The theater needs no introduction as it belongs to the top 3 opera houses of the world. The acoustics and interiors are all awesome; the performers are world class talents.
The Opera is sung in its original language, but each viewer has a translator that demonstrates the translated words of the libretto. A strict dress code for men is enforced and ladies with evening dresses and furs are encouraged.
Broadway
“The Great White Way” is how Broadway is more popularly known because it covers the entire theater district and looks brilliant in the evening once the marquee of the musicals are lighted.
The lanes are lined with outstanding theaters like; The Winter Garden, Imperial, Shubert, Palace, Ambassador, and The Belasco. The musical “Cats” was shown for 18 consecutive years at The Winter Garden.
A visit to Broadway is mandatory for any tourists and a source of pride for every New Yorker. It covers many chic avenues of New York. There are lots of interesting buildings, the sea of electronic billboard advertising, and the huge mass of people from different nations. Take a stroll down Broadway, buy a ticket for the musical, try out a local cuisine from the street vendors, immerse your palate and senses with a taste of New York City. Make sure to set aside a few minutes to see this remarkable road, which goes through the whole island of Manhattan.
New York City captivates everyone with its grandeur, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, Lower Manhattan, Verrazano – Narrows Bridge, and other attractions, New York always leaves vivid impressions and strong emotions that are worth exploring and coming back to.
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