New York...New York - Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, The Bronx,
Queens
Planning a vacation... making your list...
An 843 acre park in the middle of the city with a kid-friendly zoo
Buildings of fine architectural design
Botanical gardens
World-class zoo
Museums honoring the cultures and people of the world
Art museums with some of the finest collections in the world
Museum of Natural History featuring a four-story planetarium
The Statue of Liberty
An abundance of theaters - Broadway and Off-Broadway
A profusion of culinary delights
So many choices . . . to while away the night
Unique stores and bookshops
A shopping paradise
Choices of places to stay
Easy access to major attractions . . .
Whatever you desire to make your vacation memorable, you will find it in New York City. It is one of the most
exciting cities in the world. Once you get there, you will want to take advantage of every moment in this amazing
city to see everything and do more.
Hotels: You can find one to fit your
personality or your mood. If you like fancy, posh places check out the hotels in downtown Manhattan or if you want
to hang out in neighborhoods where you are bound to meet the "locals", stay in areas such as Greenwich Village or Soho. If you want to be near Wall Street, you can
find hotels in the Financial District. You should be able to find accommodations to fit your budget.
Many hotels in New York city feature the finest in fashionable furnishings, from the contemporary couches to the
modern bathroom vanity.
Dining: Your mouth will water because of the many choices of cuisine the city has to offer.
Whether it is Italian, French, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, American, or Soul you will find the dish for your taste
buds.
Attractions: The attractions in this city are too numerous to list here. You will want to
visit:
The Statue of Liberty: This is a ferry boat ride to Liberty Island. You can also stop at
Ellis Island. To avoid lines at the ticket counter, you can make reservations in advance.
Empire State Building: It is one of the city's
favorite landmarks. The building is bathed in light at night. Different colors are used to commemorate various
events.
Grand Central Terminal: The main concourse is eye-candy. Sunlight shines in from its high
windows. The ceiling depicts the constellations and there are differing views of how they were perceived at the
time they were painted.
Metropolitan Museum of Art: This is the largest museum in the country. It covers 1.6
million square feet. The collections in this museum cover almost every period and culture in the world.
You have so many choices all over the city. You should check opening times for the attractions you want to
visit. Get there early! Lines can get long.
If your list is like our list, New York City is the place for you.