| New York City (NYC) is one of the world’s most | | | | and string quartets in front of the museums. |
| eclectic cities to travel to, offering everything from a | | | | Held on the second Tuesday of June each year, the |
| colourful history to a truly remarkable arts scene. | | | | festival offers free admission to the ten museums on |
| Moreover, the city’s offerings transform | | | | 5th Avenue from 82nd to 105th Street. The museums |
| dramatically based on the time of year - so visitors | | | | include: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon |
| can take their pick from a quintessential winter | | | | R. Guggenheim Museum, the Jewish Museum and the |
| wonderland experience, a warm-weathered, | | | | National Design Museum, to name but a few. It has |
| activity-filled holiday during the summer, or anything in | | | | been called ‘New York’s biggest block |
| between. | | | | party’, taking over the entire upper east side of |
| But while New York City has its charms at any time of | | | | Manhattan for the duration of the festival. |
| year, one of the most popular times to visit is | | | | If you’re thinking about a trip to New York City for |
| undoubtedly during the summer - one reason being | | | | the Museum Mile Festival or any other popular events |
| that the city hosts countless festivals and events | | | | for that matter, then it's important that you plan well in |
| during the warmer months. The city beams with | | | | advance. But, no matter how you plan to get to the |
| cultural events ranging from theatre and art shows to | | | | city or which of the New York hotels you choose to |
| dance, music and literature events. And, of course, the | | | | stay in, you should be able find something that suits |
| warm weather makes strolling the city - and | | | | your needs. Then, with your most important travel |
| particularly Central Park - all the more enjoyable. | | | | arrangements made, you can focus on researching |
| One of the most well-known annual summertime | | | | activities in the city during your holiday. |
| events hosted by NYC is the Museum Mile Festival - | | | | With so much on offer - like the Museum Mile Festival |
| the event of choice for art enthusiasts. Established in | | | | - it’s easy to see why the Big Apple is such a |
| 1979 to promote public support of the arts in NYC, the | | | | popular getaway destination for holidaymakers the |
| Manhattan festival has attracted millions to experience | | | | world over. However, just be sure that you are |
| special exhibitions and permanent collections in ten | | | | prepared and plan your summer holiday in advance to |
| different museums, as well as live music such as jazz | | | | avoid missing your favourite events. |