New York Landmarks For First Time Visitors

ig apple. The city that never sleeps. The capital of theable to identify wormwood, quince or cowslip if it were
world. From the bright lights of Broadway to the top ofin the lobby of the Manhattan hotel they were staying
the Empire State Building, there's a lot to see and do inat. To find out exactly what these and other exotic
New York City! Deciding on a list of must-see's willsounding plants actually look like, make sure this colorful
help you make the most out of any trip. For first-timegarden makes it onto the agenda.
visitors, here are a few standard landmark spots notRadio City Music Hall:
to be missed!Next up, the grandest theater in the world! Radio City
Central Park:Music Hall, long a favorite suggestion of New York City
Stepping out the door of most hotels will place youtravel experts, is actually the largest indoor theater in
square in the midst of hustle and bustle of New Yorkexistence, with a marquee the size of a full city block!
City. Always remember, despite the giant skyscraperBoth live-theater and movie fans are sure to be
buildings and never ending parade of honking taxi-cabs,enthralled by the gorgeous theater that was designed
fresh air and green grass aren't far away. Centralso that there are no "bad seats."
Park, one of the city's best known landmarks, is easilyFamous movies such as White Christmas, National
reached from most of New York hotels. While someVelvet and Breakfast at Tiffany's premiered here, and
spots might be familiar from movies (Breakfast atstars like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Liza Minnelli,
Tiffany's) and TV shows (Friends), there are a fewamong others, have performed there. During the
areas that only the insiders frequent.holiday season, the Christmas Spectacular features
The Alice in Wonderland statue based on the famedthe Radio City Rockettes, whose high, choreographed
children's story and is a favorite spot of many of thekicks have made history. True fans will insist on a
city's children frequent. Alice, The Mad Hatter, Thebehind-the-scenes tour before making their way back
Cheshire Cat and, of course, The White Rabbit, are allto their hotel, and they won't be disappointed. Tours
casted in bronze in this whimsical statue. Some sayare available daily, and downtown hotel concierges
rubbing The White Rabbit or the toadstool Alice sits onmay have discounted ticket coupons.
can bring good luck, so be sure to touch the statueFor many traveling to New York they want the
before heading to your next destination.excitement of travel combined with the convenience
Another local favorite, the Shakespeare Garden, is aof hotel location. Remember, there are lots of New
true must-see for any Bard buff. The Garden, originallyYork luxury hotel options available. Make sure your
planted in 1916, is full of plants mentioned inhotel is based around your itinerary and personal style.
Shakespeare's work. Over the years, the garden fellIf you’re spending most of your time in the
into disrepair, but flourished again in the late 80's, whentheatres around Broadway, then consider searching
it was restored by Central Park patrons. While manyfor boutique New York Broadway hotels among other
have enjoyed saying or reading the interesting namesboutique hotel room options.
of plants from Shakespeare's times, few would be