About New York Many visit New York every year. Some to do their shopping as it is cheaper there and others to party and enjoy the views, people, and lifestyle the city has to offer. It doesn't matter how many times you visit, New York is sure to move you and impress you each time. Its mesmerising appeal comes in different forms from other world-class cities including the stunning lights at night, the zany characters on the streets, the tall buildings and the exhilarating pace. You will probably not find any other city in the world that is more top-notch than New York - full of culture, amazing architecture, food, great entertainment, excitement and glamour.

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Where to Stay

As we can expect New York has thousands and thousands of hotels which cater to tourists from all around the world. You will be puzzled and confused how to pick where to stay during your holiday as the choice is huge. We have picked out some of the best hotels to stay in varying from 1* to 5* but all very well presented and customer favourites.

There include: Inn New York City 1*, Library Hotel 4*, New York Palace Hotel 5*, Casablanca Hotel 3*, Sofitel New York 4*, Affinia Dumont 4*, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park 5* and many more.

 

Things to do in New York

The reason that New York is so frenetic is probably because visitors and locals simply feel there's never enough time to sample everything that this extraordinary city has to offer. So no matter how many times you visit, there will be more to see and do.

While in New York you can find little but vibrant Korea which is just one block away from Little Brazil, or even Little Italy is steps away from Chinatown. This cosmopolitan diversity means you can have visitors from all around the world come and enjoy New York but also have a small area to call home while in town.

What is most amazing is that if you spend enough time in one area you will find that the locals will begin to greet you on a first-name basis. New Yorkers are known for their friendliness and even more so with British tourists. Once they know you are from the UK and hear the UK accent they will be intrigued and will want to know more about you and where you come from.

There are also many places you can visit and explore while in New York including;

Niagara Falls Day Trip from New York by Air
Discover the beauty and awesome power of Niagara Falls on a day trip from New York. This would be a trip of a lifetime and an experience you will never forget. Be sure to bring the camera.

Ellis Island
Ellis Island was the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants passed between 1892 and 1954 in their search for freedom of speech and religion, and for economic opportunity in the United States.

We are also assuming that you would know the main New York Attractions by now:
Times Square, the Statue of Liberty and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

You can go on a 1 day sightseeing tour around New York where you'll see New York City's major sites on this tour, including Times Square, the World Trade Center Site, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and Strawberry Fields.

There are many places that need to be seen while in New York so here are a few to start you off:

NY skyride
Located on the 2nd floor of the Empire State Building, the NY SKYRIDE is New York's ONLY virtual aerial simulator and a unique introductory tour of the city.

Empire State Building
New York's famous Empire State Building, a U.S. National Historic Landmark, and soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Called 'the premier horticultural attraction in the region' by the New York Times, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden features over 12,000 plants varieties on 52 acres.

Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the nation, with more than 6,000 animals and many award-winning exhibits.

Waterfront Museum
Visitors can enjoy visual and performing arts programs and educational tours in marine history.

Madame Tussaud's
just like the UK one the Americans have their own. The Museum features over 175 wax figures of celebrities, sport figures and singers.

Chinatown
Located in the lower area of Manhattan, Chinatown offers unique Chinese shops, fruit and fish markets and around 300 restaurants featuring authentic Chinese cuisine.

Skyline Cruises
Skyline Cruises offers tours of all types, schools, international tourists, senior citizens, etc…

South Street Seaport
South Street Seaport is one of New York City's premier attractions featuring a variety of shops, restaurants, activities and The South Street Seaport Museum.

New York Aquarium
Situated on 14 acres by the sea in Coney Island, the New York Aquarium is home to over 350 species of aquatic wildlife and over 8,000 specimens.

 

Food in New York

New York is made out of food - no not really. What you will find though is that there are restaurants or take away places lithely everywhere. Most popular ones also operate till the morning at weekends. You can choose from a swanky restaurant that all celebrities go to or a Chinese takeaway or Burger Kind and McDonald's - you name it - New York has it.

Some of the best places to eat at include: Nobu, Le Bernardin, Per Se, Gramercy Tavern, Café Boulud, Peter Luger Steakhouse, Bouley, Jean Georges, Garden Cafe and many more.

Food Tasting
The great variety of Foods in New York offer an unique food tasting and cultural walking tours and intimate food tasting events through New York City's most delicious and historic neighbourhoods.

Nightlife in New York

Who said that nightlife means partying during the darker hours of the day? Whoever it was they were definitely not using their imagination. "Nightlife" in New York is as much a state of mind as anything, and there are a huge number of clubs, bars and restaurants open somewhere at all hours of the day so you will never be left hanging and wondering where to go. If you want a beer with your morning bagel then you can do that here. You can even have a steak and a scotch at 10am if that is what you want. Feeling the need to burn off some energy on the dance floor at 6am on a Saturday morning? No problem.

No matter what your nightlife style is or what you wish to experience in New York- laid-back neighbourhood watering hole, swanky lounge, high octane dance club, old-fashioned Irish pub etc it simply doesn't matter as you will find almost anything in this busy city!