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As Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra famously sing in the classic movie "On the Town", New York is a "helluva town." The Big Apple has it all, from its awe-inspiring skyscrapers to world-class museums, shopping districts, sporting events, and historical sights. Tour the artistic masterpieces at MoMa, take the ferry out to see the Statue of Liberty (the most iconic symbol of freedom in the U.S), book Broadway theater tickets, or just wander the floor of iconic stores like Bloomingdales or Macy's. Take a walk through Central Park, ascend to the top of the Empire State Building, or stay grounded with a shopping tour of 5th Avenue. Whether you're heading there on a summer-sight-seeing break or want to share in festive magic by ice-skating at the Rockefeller Center; New York attracts crowds in every season; so book your ticket today.
New York is one of the world’s leading cultural centers. You can head to MoMa or the Metropolitan to see extraordinary art collections, watch shows like Cats or Hamilton at Broadway theaters, take a box at the Met (30 Lincoln Center Plaza) for an opera performance, or head to venues like the Bowery Ballroom (6 Delancey St) for live indie music.
Grab street food while you see the sights from take-out joints like Thelewala (112 Macdougal St), treat the family to burgers at the Spotted Pig (314 W 11th St), gorge on seafood at Lure (142 Mercer St), experiment with Asian and Pan-Latin cuisine at Zengo (622 3rd Ave), and finish off in decadent style with dessert at the Chocolate Room (269 Court St).
New York is packed with visually stunning buildings. Take a historical tour of skyscrapers like the Flatiron Building, the Woolworth Tower, the ornate Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, head to Ground Zero and pay your respects at the WTC Pavilion, or see post-modern creations like Morphosis (41 Cooper Square) or the Bronx Museum of the Arts. If you love architecture, you’ll never be bored in New York.
Shoppers won’t be disappointed by New York. In fact, they’ll be in heaven. Window shop on 5th Avenue or Broadway, head to the department stores around Times Square, or visit iconic department stores like Bloomingdales (1000 Third Avenue). The kids will adore the seemingly limitless array of toys at FAO Schwartz (6th Avenue), while thanks to the film Breakfast at Tiffany's, Tiffany & Co. (727 Fifth Ave) is a site of pilgrimage for film lovers and jewelry fans alike.
New York is home to some classic American landmarks that all visitors will want to see. The most famous is probably Lady Liberty herself. Take a boat out to Liberty Island to get to know America’s symbol of freedom personally. But there's also Wall Street, the Empire State Building, and Ellis Island, along with historical sporting venues like Yankee Stadium (1 E 161st St, the Bronx).
New York is a massive place, but getting around by public transportation is quite straightforward. For starters, get hold of a 7-day or 30-day unlimited ride MetroCard, which costs $31 and $116 respectively. As subway rides cost $2.75 per journey, this should save you money. Your card can be used with any buses or subways, and should be the first thing you buy when you arrive.
Yellow taxis are a sight most tourist want to see in New York, so everyone should find time to hail at least one ride. However, you probably won’t want to make every journey by cab. The base charge is $2.50, then $0.50 for every fifth of a mile, while a $0.50 surcharge applies between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Uber is an alternative, but it isn’t much cheaper in New York. The basic charge is $2.55, then $1.75 per mile after that.
Renting a car or driving your own is a great option if you intend to venture further afield than central New York, but it’s not recommended for navigating the city. If you need to have a vehicle of your own, be aware that parking in New York is more expensive than any other US city, with an average daily charge of $41 in Manhattan.
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