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