| No other city has such a diversity of people | | | | perilous journey and embraced the promise of |
| and cultures as New York City. Visitors can | | | | a better life in the New World. New York |
| move along the bustling sidewalks of | | | | City has many attractions that both entertain |
| Chinatown, enjoy ferry rides, visit statue of | | | | and educate children. In planning how to get |
| liberty, shopping in manhattan, visit the | | | | from place to place, remember that children |
| Greek tavernas of Astoria, the Old World | | | | love to ride on subway trains. Be sure to |
| Russian restaurants and clubs of Brighton | | | | allow for leisurely movement from place to |
| Beach, the sari shops of Little India in | | | | place, and for rest stops in between. |
| Jackson Heights, and an exciting nightlife, | | | | Consider the weather too. The adage "getting |
| and so much more. New York is at the top of | | | | there is half the fun" is a good one to |
| the charts in every area! Its incredible | | | | remember in order to keep the day enjoyable. |
| architecture includes the Empire State and | | | | Make a list of the must -see places, and then |
| Chrysler buildings. The Empire state | | | | cut it in half for best results. One trip to |
| building, which is the tallest building in | | | | New York is never enough. Each one can be a |
| New York City, was completed in 1931 during | | | | pleasant memory if the pace is right… |
| the great depression, and stood almost empty | | | | There are 15 miles of beaches within the city |
| for some time. Today, it's host to millions | | | | limits, 13 golf courses, four zoos . New York |
| of visitors a year, most of whom ride to the | | | | is on the north-south flyway for migrating |
| fenced-in Observation Deck just a short | | | | birds, and in the spring and fall they are |
| distance from the building's top. The | | | | present in colorful abundance. Bird watching |
| popular New York Skyride is launched from the | | | | is popular in Central Park and at the Jamaica |
| mezzanine with Star Trek's Scottie (James | | | | Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens. Some of the |
| Doohan) as the guide. The Sky ride emulates | | | | discounted hotels in New york are East gate |
| a rooftop flight over the city. A | | | | Tower, Portland Square hotel, Milford Plaza |
| double-decker bus tour of Manhattan is a good | | | | and Hotel Pennsylvania. When visiting New |
| way to get a quick orientation. The bus line | | | | York you must keep in mind your safety first, |
| tours allow visitors to get off the bus at | | | | have places you want to see scheduled. Go |
| areas of interest and re board a later bus to | | | | with someone else, preferably someone who |
| continue their exploration. Manhattan is also | | | | knows the city. Don't trust taxi's to take |
| in walk able distance, which is good since | | | | you the shortest way. Be prepared for some |
| getting a cab there is difficult! The | | | | people to ask for money, change etc. Don't |
| Statue of Liberty can be visited and climbed | | | | give keep going. If you are a man, keep your |
| or simply viewed from the water on a tour | | | | money in separate places. If you are a woman |
| boat cruise or from the Staten Island ferry | | | | don't carry a long strap bag. When starting |
| (which is free). Seeing the city skyline from | | | | your day, wait till the city wakes up. If you |
| the water is unforgettable! Ellis Island | | | | are going in the summer the climate will be |
| Immigration Museum, near the Statue of | | | | nice, if it's windy in the city it can get |
| Liberty, conveys the experiences of our | | | | cool. Don't forget camera, have fun. |
| forebears as they came to the end of their | | | | |