| ig apple. The city that never sleeps. The capital of the | | | | able to identify wormwood, quince or cowslip if it were |
| world. From the bright lights of Broadway to the top of | | | | in the lobby of the Manhattan hotel they were staying |
| the Empire State Building, there's a lot to see and do in | | | | at. To find out exactly what these and other exotic |
| New York City! Deciding on a list of must-see's will | | | | sounding plants actually look like, make sure this colorful |
| help you make the most out of any trip. For first-time | | | | garden makes it onto the agenda. |
| visitors, here are a few standard landmark spots not | | | | Radio 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 you | | | | travel experts, is actually the largest indoor theater in |
| square in the midst of hustle and bustle of New York | | | | existence, with a marquee the size of a full city block! |
| City. Always remember, despite the giant skyscraper | | | | Both 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. Central | | | | so that there are no "bad seats." |
| Park, one of the city's best known landmarks, is easily | | | | Famous movies such as White Christmas, National |
| reached from most of New York hotels. While some | | | | Velvet and Breakfast at Tiffany's premiered here, and |
| spots might be familiar from movies (Breakfast at | | | | stars like Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Liza Minnelli, |
| Tiffany's) and TV shows (Friends), there are a few | | | | among 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 famed | | | | the Radio City Rockettes, whose high, choreographed |
| children's story and is a favorite spot of many of the | | | | kicks have made history. True fans will insist on a |
| city's children frequent. Alice, The Mad Hatter, The | | | | behind-the-scenes tour before making their way back |
| Cheshire Cat and, of course, The White Rabbit, are all | | | | to their hotel, and they won't be disappointed. Tours |
| casted in bronze in this whimsical statue. Some say | | | | are available daily, and downtown hotel concierges |
| rubbing The White Rabbit or the toadstool Alice sits on | | | | may have discounted ticket coupons. |
| can bring good luck, so be sure to touch the statue | | | | For 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 a | | | | of hotel location. Remember, there are lots of New |
| true must-see for any Bard buff. The Garden, originally | | | | York luxury hotel options available. Make sure your |
| planted in 1916, is full of plants mentioned in | | | | hotel is based around your itinerary and personal style. |
| Shakespeare's work. Over the years, the garden fell | | | | If you’re spending most of your time in the |
| into disrepair, but flourished again in the late 80's, when | | | | theatres around Broadway, then consider searching |
| it was restored by Central Park patrons. While many | | | | for boutique New York Broadway hotels among other |
| have enjoyed saying or reading the interesting names | | | | boutique hotel room options. |
| of plants from Shakespeare's times, few would be | | | | |