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“One belongs to new york instantly, one belongs to it as much in fi5 minutes as in 5 years.” tom wolfe The sentiments behind the
words “I love New York” is one you’d certainly feel the moment you step out of the plane and see for yourself what the Big Apple has in store for you. With a population of over eight million people, thousands of high rise buildings dominating the scene and blinking lights all over, sometimes it’s hard not to be overwhelmed when you first set your eyes on the city that never sleeps. Although a lot of people believe that New York is one of those big bad cities with crime rates that would make your heart palpitate in fear, official reports actually claim that New York is one of the safest places to be these days, with crime rates reaching an all time low since the 1960’s.If it’s your first time to travel to New York, here are a few tips for you to make your visit
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in New York safer, cheaper and more memorable.Where To Stay : If you don’t have some friends with pads in New York that you could bunk in for a night or two then there are a wide range of hotels for you to choose from. Most of the hotels in New York are concentrated in Manhattan but if you’re flying for business purposes then maybe you’d prefer to stay somewhere near Wall Street. If, on the other hand, you’re looking for something quirky and fun, then maybe Chelsea and Greenwhich are good places to start.Where To Eat : One good thing about New York: the food is a fusion of a bit of everything from the four corners of the globe. If you desire lasagna, then Italian eateries are just around the corner. If you desire some good old fashioned beef stew and yangchow rice then there are a lot of Chinese
Wikipedia Although an urbanized playground full of bustling city life, New York is home to some of the most stunning sunsets on the East Coast.
delis that are willing to deliver food right on your doorstep. From ultra-posh, exorbitantly expensive first class restaurants to bohemian dining to fixed rates for eat all you can buffets, New York will have no problems in satisfying your gastronomical inclinations.Where to Go : New York has a lot of points of interest to boast of and the list just keeps getting longer and longer. Remember the animation movie, Madagascar? Well, that’s Central Park in drawing but wait till you see the real one and all eight hundred acres of it. And then there’s Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum. They say that a visit to New York isn’t complete until you check out the lifelike “creatures” in that particular museum. And who can forget the Empire State Building, once the tallest among them all high rise buildings? And of course
there’s the Statue of Liberty, the very symbol of American welcome. Then there’s the Rockefeller Center, with its famous Christmas tree right in the middle of all the action.How to Stay Safe : Although New York is considered as “safe”, it wouldn’t hurt to take the necessary precautions and avoid the attention of pickpockets on the lookout for out-oftowners. Don’t make a fuss when going to the ATM and always go out in groups. How Not to Get Lost : New York is a very busy city so the bustling city may end up overwhelming first time visitors. Hence, it’s advisable that you always carry your map and cellphone with you. If unsure of the destination, don’t just board the subway but instead, spend extra cash for a cab ride.Lastly , enjoy your New York tour! By Nicholas Tan
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ture includes the Empire State and Chrysler buildings. The Empire state building, which is the tallest building in New York City, was completed in 1931 during the great depression, and stood almost empty for some time. Today, it’s host to millions of visitors a year, most of whom ride to the fencedin Observation Deck just a short distance from the building’s top. The popular New York Skyride is launched from the mezzanine with Star Trek’s Scottie (James Doohan) as the guide. The Sky ride emulates a rooftop flight over the city. A double-decker bus tour of Manhattan is a good way to get a quick orientation. The bus line tours allow visitors to get off the bus at areas of interest and re board a later bus to continue their exploration. Manhattan is also in walk able distance, which is good since getting a cab there is
difficult! The Statue of Liberty can be visited and climbed or simply viewed from the water on a tour boat cruise or from the Staten Island ferry (which is free). Seeing the city skyline from the water is unforgettable! Ellis Island Immigration Museum, near the Statue of Liberty, conveys the experiences of our forebears as they came to the end of their perilous journey and embraced the promise of a better life in the New World. New York City has many attractions that both entertain and educate children. In planning how to get from place to place, remember that children love to ride on subway trains. Be sure to allow for leisurely movement from place to place, and for rest stops in between. Consider the weather
Studio 54 was home to some of the city’s most widely talked about parties until 1991. Frequent club goers included Diane Von Furstenburg, Cher, Andy Warhol and Liza Minnelli.
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The jitterbug, a form of dance popularized in the 1930s and 40s, was frequently performed at nightclubs in New York City.
too. The adage “getting there is half the fun” is a good one to remember in order to keep the day enjoyable. Make a list of the must -see places, and then cut it in half for best results. One trip to New York is never enough. Each one can be a pleasant memory if the pace is right… There are 15 miles of beaches within the city limits, 13 golf courses, four zoos . New York is on the north-south flyway for migrating birds, and in the spring and fall they are present in colorful abundance. Bird watching is popular in Central Park and at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens. Some of the discounted hotels in New York are East Gate Tower, Portland Square hotel, Milford
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Plaza and Hotel Pennsylvania. When visiting New York, you must keep in mind your safety first, have places you want to see scheduled. Go with someone else, preferably someone who knows the city. Don’t trust taxi’s to take you the shortest way. Be prepared for some people to ask for money, change etc. Don’t give keep going. If you are a man, keep your money in separate places. If you are a woman don’t carry a long strap bag. When starting your day, wait till the city wakes up. If you are going in the summer the climate will be nice, if it’s windy in the city it can get cool. Don’t forget camera , have fun By: Travel Articles
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan on Fifth Avenue. It has a roof height of 1,250 feet and with its antenna stands a total of 1,454 feet tall. Its name is derived from the state’s nickname-the empire state. This landmark is best visited by taking a tour and going up to the observation deck which offers unbeatable views of the city.
Central Park is an urban park in middle-upper Manhattan, New York City. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States as well as one of the most filmed locations in the world. You won’t need any specific tour or ticket for admission to experience this landscape. Take a tour of the park in the winter in a carriage or leisurely walk after visitng the Met.
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The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World; French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States. The copper statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor, was built by Gustave Eiffel and dedicated on October 28, 1886. A ferry is offered daily to those who want to venture out to the island. Source: Wikipedia
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially “the Met”, located in New York City, is the largest art museum in the United States and among the most visited art museums in the world. Its permanent collection contains more than two million works, divided among seventeen curatorial departments. The main building is located on the eastern edge of Central Park along Manhattan’s Museum Mile. Source: Wikipedia
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Times Square is a major commercial intersection and neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements, Times Square is sometimes referred to as The Crossroads of the World and The Center of the Universe.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum (known separately as the 9/11 Memorial and 9/11 Memorial Museum) are the principal memorial and museum, respectively, commemorating the September 11 attacks of 2001 The memorial is located at the World Trade Center site, the former location of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed during the September 11 attacks.
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The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, a subsidiary agency of the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The New York City Subway is one of the world’s oldest public transit systems, one of the world’s most used metro systems, and the metro system with the most stations and the most trackage. It offers rail service 24 hours per day and every day of the year. Photo: Flickr Caption:Wikipedia
H ow to g e t a r o u n d : T h e b u s i e s t t r a n s i t sys t e m i n t h e u n i t e d s tat e s In my opinion, the subway is the best way to
navigate New York City and the surrounding boroughs. If you take the time to familiarize yourself with how New York’s subway works, you can assure yourself a safe and hassle free trip to the Big Apple. Take to heart the ideas outlined in this guide, and you will be able to navigate New York’s subway system like a real local. A little planning will go a long way. The best way to act like you know where you are going is to try your best to really know where you are going. There are several websites dedicated to New York subway travel, including HopStop, Trips123, and MTA’s own site. If you are attempting to map your route while on the move, do not forget that most the subway travel sites mentioned above also have applications for your mobile phone (that are sometimes free!) that can utilize your smartphone’s GPS locator to help you plan your route. This is a great mapping option when you know your end destination, but are unsure of your current location. If finding a subway travel application for your particular mobile device is too technical for you, you can utilize your phone’s (if it is so equipped) GPS-enabled mapping to find the most direct subway route. Source: Travel Articles
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