New York, the city that never sleeps. What can you say about this amazing city that hasn’t been said before? Well any trip to this diverse city will offer the traveler great cuisine, nightlife, entertainment and sight seeing. Here are some of the main attractions you should consider on a trip to the big apple.
1. Empire State Building
The iconic Empire State Building has graced the Manhattan skyline since the 1930s and markets itself as the most romantic building in the world. Visitors can go to the 86th or 102nd floor, and the views over the city from the top are one of the most stunning sights in the USA. Since the destruction of the World Trade Center on 9/11, the Empire State is once more the tallest building in New York City.
2. Staten Island Ferry
The ferry runs from lower Manhattan over to Staten Island, and passes both Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Foot passengers travel for free, and the Manhattan skyline views on the return journey are almost as impressive as the Statue of Liberty. 60,000 people use the ferries every day for both the commute to work and to see the sights of New York.
3. Central Park
Central Park is the green heart of Manhattan, and the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the skyscrapers. The best way to see the park is by wandering along the paths and across the lawns, enjoying the atmosphere and views. In winter, skating in Central Park is an essential afternoon trip for all New York visitors.
4. Canal Street, Chinatown
New York’s Chinatown is the USA’s biggest, and a stroll down Canal Street takes you into another, exotic world. Shop here for unusual gifts to take home, and it’s the best place in the city to get quick and tasty food.
5. Grand Central Station
The interior of Grand Central Station is so familiar as it has provided the backdrop to many movies. Tours are available, but walking around the terminal sampling the shops and restaurants on offer is just as appealing.
6. Times Square
The previously slightly seedy atmosphere of Times Square is long gone, and tourists flock here to taken in the neon lights and sample the food and drink from the large number of restaurants in the area. Times Square also forms the heart of New York’s theatre district.
