Big Delights In The "Big Apple": What New York City Has To Offer You

New York City, located among a cluster of islandsIf you're an art buff, you'll certainly want to take
surrounding New York Harbour, has an immenseadvantage of New York City's many museums and
amount to offer visitors. That said, many first-timers ingalleries. A section of Fifth Avenue has now been
the city often feel overwhelmed by its size andofficially deemed the "Museum Mile" due to the number
multitude of attractions. But rest assured that byof famous museums located there. Among the most
keeping a few handy travel tips in mind, you'll be ablefamous are: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the
to get the most out of your experience in the "BigGuggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of
Apple."American Art. Moreover, a trip to New York City
New York City, like many large cities, has a number ofsimply isn't complete without a visit to its famous
small, distinctive boroughs. AtmosphericTheatre District. With world-class performances being
neighbourhoods such as Greenwich Village, SoHo, Littlestaged year-round, visitors are always sure to find a
Italy and Chinatown emanate the splendours of theshow that suits their theatrical taste. Furthermore,
city, yet stand on their own characteristically. Evenhalf-price discounted tickets are available at the TKTS
relatively compact regions of the city are known forcentre on Broadway - so you don't have to pay a
their unique attributes, such as the farmer's market infortune to see a fantastic show.
Union Square or the iconic lighted advertisements ofAvid shoppers will be thrilled with New York City's
Times Square. But one thing is certain: no mattershopping scene - one of the most prominent in the
where in the city you go, you're bound to encounter aworld. With Stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Barneys
host of treasures.New York, Bloomingdales and Macy's, there's
When organizing an outing in New York City, it's asomething to keep every shopper smiling. And children
good idea to arrange an approximate sightseeing- as well as the young at heart - will enjoy visiting the
route; after all, with a city that's so vast in size, stickingworld famous toy store, FAO Schwarz. New York
to some sort of plan might save time and help you getalso plays host to countless annual festivals and
the most out of your visit. Getting around New Yorkevents, such as the International Food Festival, the
City is simple: the city's subway network is one of theNew York State Fair, New York Film Festival and the
most comprehensive in the world, connecting all partsNew York City Marathon, the world's largest road
of Manhattan in rapid time.race. So no matter what time of year you decide to
However, the best way to see New York isvisit, you're sure to come across some seasonal
undoubtedly on foot. Central Park is an ideal place toexcitement.
start a walking tour of New York City: 843 acres ofIf you're planning a trip to New York City, you'll find a
shimmering ponds and lush greenery beckon to localsnumber of superb hotels - like the Jumeirah Essex
and tourists alike as a haven alongside the concreteHouse - which offer first-class accommodation. And if
backdrop of the city. And apart from offeringyou stay at a hotel near Central Park New York,
breathtaking scenery, the park is a centre for Newyou're guaranteed an experience which encompasses
York recreation. Visitors can listen to music groups,both the animated attractions and serene splendours
watch performers, walk along the trails and even takeof the city. So what are you waiting for? Pack your
a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride. The Bronx Zoo,bags - complete with a pair of walking shoes - and get
the New York Botanical Garden, Ellis Island and Coneyready to experience one of the most iconic cities in
Island also offer great opportunities for outdoor familythe world.
fun in New York City.