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.
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.