Why is New York City So Popular - People, Attractions, Ambience

One of the most exciting cities in the world to visit is New York City. When you visit, you are caught up in the excitement as soon as you reach your hotel or step off the train.

What makes New York City exciting?

The first thing we think of is Broadway. it is a small section of the city housing some of the finest and well-known theaters in the world. Also known as "The Great White Way," the shows on Broadway receive national and international acclaim. The stars of these shows range from world-renowned actors to new faces who go on to movie and television success.

We have all heard of Oscar, the award given by the movie industry each year. Broadway has its own internationally famous and coveted award, the Tony.

Great theater doesn't just take place on Broadway. There are theaters with productions all over the city. Known as "Off Broadway" you will find productions that are critically acclaimed with well-known performers in Soho or Greenwich Village.

There are parks in almost every city or town across the country. And most of us have spent some time in a park. When we go on vacation, we should experience activities we normally would not do at home. But, a trip to New York should include a visit to Central Park. It is an 843-acre natural retreat in the middle of a busy city. If you like to people-watch, you will find the park filled with people on just about any day of the week. Whatever the season, you can find plenty of activities in the park for special family outings.

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If you are in the park around lunch time, you may want to eat at Tavern on the Green. This was a "splurge" lunch for me on many of my weekends in the city. It has a beautiful setting in the park. There is an outdoor eating area. It is classified as expensive but they have a children's menu.

As you stroll through Central Park, you will recognize locations that have been used in dozens of films.

So far we have Broadway, Off Broadway, and Central Park. Where do we get the buzz?

We get the buzz when we get caught up in the rush of people as they move along the walkways of the park and the sidewalks of the city. We see the excitement in their faces; we hear their laughter. We watch the messengers on bicycles and shake our heads. We are astounded by the amount of traffic in such a tiny area.

But now . . . we move on to another feature of the City of New York, its museums. Just off Central Park is the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its collections include art from most eras of history including a Pharaoh's tomb and modern art by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollack.

Other great museums in the city include the Guggenheim, the Whitney, The Museum of Modern Art and the American Museum of Natural History.

Don't forget the architectural beauties of the city such as the Empire State Building and Grand Central Terminal.

Why is New York So popular? It offers a lot to its residents and to its visitors. It is rich in culture and diversity in its citizens and it has a charm and intimacy that seem to reach out and touch everyone.

You can never go wrong planning a trip to New York. It will indeed be one of your most memorable vacations.

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